Asia, Thailand, Bangkok, Government opposing protesters from the PAD (Peopleя┐╜s Alliance for Democracy) have taken up arms to protect themselves, as they claim, against pro-government groups at Makhawan Bridge. PAD protesters have already blocked a main road in Bangkok for more than 2 months. Already on Jujy 24th there were clashes in Udon Thani with 20 injured, when pro government groups attacked a PAD rally, and it is feared that further violence between the opposing groups will occur. 29/7/2008, я┐╜ 2008, Nick Nostitz/Agentur Focus