Asia, Thailand, Bangkok, Street violence, Pro Government UDD is attempting to retake the from the ultra-nationalist PAD occupied Government House. At 1 am about 5000 – 10000 UDD fighters marched from Sanam Luang to the PAD camp at Makkhawan Bridege, only about 2 km distance. Heave street battles followed, in which 3 UDD fighters were killed by the better armed PAD. At least 20 to 30 UDD fighters were seriously injured, several were shot. It is not known yet how many PAD fighters were injured. So far only PAD used guns, but it is expected that the fights will last longer, with more violence.
UDD fighters on their march to the PAD camp.
2/9/2008, я┐╜ 2008, Nick Nostitz, Agentur Focus