BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Soldiers shoot at red shirt anti-government protesters during clashes on May 14, 2010 in central Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have closed parts of the city for two months. (Getty Images)

A Thai soldier takes aim with his M-16 rifle where explosions and shots occurred in the area surrounding anti-government protesters on Friday May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. 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 at least five protesters and injured 81 and turned central Bangkok into a virtual war zone. (AP)