19 killed, 834 injured in Thailand political violence

At least 19 people were killed while over 800 injured in a clash between security forces and ‘red shirt’ protesters in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters called upon the government to step down and called for an early election. Among the killed are 14 civilians, including a Japanese TV cameraman and five soldiers. Both sides accused the other of using live ammunition. The mostly-poor protesters are of the view that the government is illegitimate because it came to power with military backing in 2008 after a court ousted Thaksin's allies from power.  ‘Red Shirt’ protesters called on Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej to intervene in order to prevent further violence.