Bangkok Red-Shirt Rally - Live Wednesday

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THE NATION: 14 Red leaders were arrested during clashes - 7 each from National Memorial & Thai Market. (certainly excluding Kwanchai).

THE NATION: Recapping a nasty day: 1. A soldier died in dubious circumstances, probably fr friendly fire, in clashes on Vibhavadi.

THE NATION: 2. Lots of M79 grenades seized without suspect, giving govt reason to explain, again, why troops had to move very cautiously.

THE NATION: 3. Another red leader played James Bond escape and then McDonalds presenter.

THE NATION: 4. Tension really building around Rajprasong (troop presence, extended road closures and tightened checkpoints)

THE NATION: 5. Brief tension in Chiang Mai, but reds have finally pulled back from provincial hall.