Thai troops fire on protesters
Friday, May 14, 2010 - 07:40
in Earth & Climate
The unrest plunges the nation deeper into political uncertainty, threatening the country's economy and tourism industry. Thai troops fired bullets and tear gas at anti-government protesters rioting near the U.S. and Japanese embassies Friday as an army push to clear the streets sparked clashes that have killed two and turned central Bangkok into a virtual war zone.