A Thai woman prays at a Buddhist temple where six civilians, including a volunteer nurse, died within the sprawling protest encampment in downtown Bangkok that was supposed to be a safe house and a no-weapons zone during recent clashes May 31, 2010. Thailand's parliamentary opposition accused Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva of human rights abuses Monday in a no-confidence motion centred on the use of violence during a crackdown on anti-government protests. (Reuters)

The first BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) route in Bangkok was opened on Saturday 29th May 2010 and runs from Sathorn Station (BTS Chong Nonsri) to Rajapruek Station. There are 25 buses and 12 stations on the 15 kilometre route. It is free from now until 31st August 2010. (Richard Barrow)

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A Thai policeman holds his weapon next to a police vehicle that was hit by a roadside bomb in the southern Pattani province May 29, 2010. Three policemen and a civilian were seriously wounded in the roadside bomb attack on a passing police pick-up truck in the largely Muslim province bordering Malaysia, police said. Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat provinces were part of an independent sultanate known as Patani until annexed in 1909 by predominantly Buddhist Thailand. (Reuters)

Thai security forces investigate the site of a police vehicle that was hit by a roadside bomb in the southern Pattani province May 29, 2010. (Reuters)

Thai Buddhists attend a prayer procession at Marble Temple in Bangkok on May 28, 2010 during Visakha Bucha or Buddha Day celebration. Visakha Bucha is a commemoration of the Birth, Enlightenment and Passing Away of the Buddha Gautama. (Getty Images)

An Australian arrested over the Red Shirt protest, Conor Purcell, has refused to accept the authority of the Thai legal system, berating a judge in a Bangkok court. (The Guardian/Ben Doherty)

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Bangkok people give alms to Thai monks during a joint mass prayer at Lumphini Park in Bangkok on May 26, 2010 to bless the Nation a week after a deadly anti-government protest crackdown. Thai authorities extended the curfew in Bangkok and 23 provinces for four nights, as they seek to restore order following weeks of protests against the administration of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva. (Photo: Richard Barrow)

A supporter, not seen, tries to touch a hand of leader of anti-government protesters, Jatuporn Prompan, right, as he arrives at the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) office for an interrogation on terrorist charge Tuesday, May 25, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Opposition leaders moved to impeach Thailand's prime minister Monday for his handling of rioting and violence in Bangkok, and an army official said the capital would remain under curfew for another week as a precaution against further unrest. (AP)

A portrait of Fabio Polenghi, an Italian journalist shot and killed during clashes between anti-government "red shirt" protesters and Thai army soldiers last week, stands in front of the crematorium burning his body at a Buddhist temple in Bangkok May 24, 2010. (Reuters)

Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva (R) walks with Satit Wonghnongtaey (2nd L), a minister of the prime minister's office, inside the Government House in Bangkok May 24, 2010. Thailand expects resilient economic growth for the year, despite the worst political mayhem in its modern history and political uncertainties ahead, as battle-scarred Bangkok re-opened for business on Monday. (Reuters)

BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 23: Hundreds of Bangkok residents participate in a Bangkok Clean Up day sweeping up the streets with soap and water May 23, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. A reduced night-time curfew remains in place in Bangkok to prevent a resurgence of unrest. At least 86 people have been killed in clashes with military forces since mid-March when the political turmoil took hold. Bangkok experienced its worst political violence in decades during the Red Shirt occupation ending with the military crackdown on the camp causing the redshirts to take revenge setting fire to buildings, including the country's stock exchange and biggest shopping mall, the CentralWorld. (Photo: Richard Barrow)

A Thai soldier arranges war weapons that authorities discovered and seized from an area where anti-government protesters have been occupied during a more than two months rally at a shopping center in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, May 22, 2010. Thai officials revealed a large cache of weapons Saturday confiscated from the stronghold of protesters cleared from the heart of Bangkok in a military operation that ended a two-month standoff that left at least 85 dead. (AP)

BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 22: The Defence Attache of Australia, John Blaxland (R) and Defence Attache of USA (2-R) look on weapons seized before a press conference at the 11th Infantry Regiment on May 22, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva says order has been restored to the capital Bangkok and throughout the country. A night-time curfew remains in place in Bangkok and 23 provinces accross Thailand in a bid to prevent a resurgence of unrest. At least 44 people have been killed in clashes in which protesters clashed with military forces over a period of six consecutive days, resulting in the end of the blockade and the surrender of Red-shirt leaders. (Getty Images)

Red shirt supporters welcome protesters arriving on the train from Bangkok at the Chiang Mai train station, 700 kilometers (435 miles) north of Bangkok, May 21, 2010. Troops manned razor-wire roadblocks and searched vehicles for weapons in Bangkok on Friday, two days after they ended anti-government protests that descended into the worst violence in modern Thai history. (Reuters)

A "red shirt" protester gets a hug from a supporter after arriving on the train from Bangkok at the Chiang Mai train station, 700 km (435 miles) north of Bangkok May 21, 2010. (Reuters)

BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 20: Smoke rises from the fires that burned all night at Central World shopping mall, attacked by redshirt protesters venting their anger against the government May 20, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Yesterday's operation finally evicted the protesters after a six week takeover of Bangkok's major shopping district. So far over the past several weeks 44 people have been killed and 400 injured during the endless political turmoil that has plagued the capitol city. A curfew remains in effect for three more days in Bangkok to try and stop any more violence. (Photo: )

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BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 17: Thai monks lead a prayer with Red shirt protesters inside the Rachprasong red's encampment as the government deadline passes for the remaining protesters to leave May 17, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far in clashes at least 260 have been injured and over 37 killed as the military and the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have closed parts of the city for two months. There is a state of emergency in effect that spreads to 17 provinces in the country. The Thai army declared certain protest areas where clashes are taking place a 'Live Fire Zone'. (Getty Images)

BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 17: Red shirt protesters pray inside the Rachprasong red's encampment as the government deadline passes for the remaining protesters to leave May 17, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Getty Images)

BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 17: Supporters of pro-red shirt Major General Khattiya Sawasdipol pour water on a picture of him during his funeral on May 17, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Major General Khattiya Sawasdipol, also known as Seh Daeng, was shot on May 13, 2010. Protesters and military clashed once again in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation following the anti-government protesters' refusal to obey orders to leave their fortified camp in the Thai capital. (Getty Images)

BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: An anti-government red shirt protester flies the Thai flag after advancing up a street during street clashes as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20 killed in the clashes as the military and the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have closed parts of the city for two months. A state of emergency is in effect that spreads to 17 provinces in the country. The Thai army declared certain protest areas where clashes are taking place as a 'Live Fire Zone.' (Getty Images)

A demonstrator uses a slingshot against security forces during clashes in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. The Thai army threatened a crackdown to clear a vast protest site in the capital where at least three more people died in fresh clashes between troops and 'Red Shirt' demonstrators. (Getty Images)

A demonstrator pushes a burning tyre during clashes with security forces in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Six people were killed and 31 injured in fresh violence as troops clashed with opposition protesters in the Thai capital, emergency services said. (Getty Images)

Residents run across a street as tyres burn near Ding Daeng intersection during ongoing clashes in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. The Thai army threatened a crackdown to clear a vast protest site in the capital where at least three more people died in fresh clashes between troops and 'Red Shirt' demonstrators. (Getty Images)

Residents evacuate their homes after clashes with security forces in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Raging violence in the heart of the Thai capital claimed six more lives as the embattled premier vowed no turning back and the army threatened a crackdown on thousands of protesters. (Getty Images)

A Thai army soldier tells an army sniper to stop firing at anti-government protesters in central Bangkok May 15, 2010. Thai troops fired at protesters on Saturday in a third day of fighting on Bangkok's streets that has killed at least 24 people as soldiers struggle to isolate a sprawling encampment of demonstrators seeking to topple the government. (Reuters)

Thai men crawl as they recover the body of a man killed during clashes in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Shots and an explosion were heard in Bangkok as the death toll from the latest clashes between the Thai army and anti-government 'Red Shirt' protesters hit 24. (Getty Images)

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)

Anti-government 'red shirt' supporters assist Nelson Rand, a Canadian-born journalist working for France's TF1 network, to safety after he was shot while covering clashes with army soldiers near Bangkok's Lumpini Park on May 14, 2010. Thai troops battled anti-government protesters in central Bangkok on Friday attempting to seal off their encampment after an assassination attempt on a renegade general unleashed a new wave of violence. (Reuters)

Anti-government protesters confront a busload of Thai policemen forcing it to u-turn and leave the area close to anti-government protesters' encampment on Thursday May 13, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand's government planned a massive lockdown Thursday on a posh Bangkok neighborhood occupied by thousands of protesters and warned that troops will not hesitate to shoot armed "terrorists" who resist. (AP)

Anti-government protesters confront a busload of Thai policemen forcing it to u-turn and leave the area close to anti-government protesters' encampment on Thursday May 13, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand's government planned a massive lockdown Thursday on a posh Bangkok neighborhood occupied by thousands of protesters and warned that troops will not hesitate to shoot armed "terrorists" who resist. (AP)

Thai soldiers take position on the out-skirts of anti-government protesters' encampment on Thursday May 13, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Several gunshots and at least four explosions were heard Thursday night in central Bangkok where Red Shirt anti-government protesters are camped amid expectation that security forces could launch a crackdown. (Associated Press)

An anti-government protester who was shot in the head is carried away to a hospital, in Bangkok May 13, 2010. An anti-government protester in Thailand was shot in the head on Thursday near the "red shirt" encampment in central Bangkok, a Reuters witness said. (Reuters)

Major General Khattiya Sawasdipol is carried to an ambulance after being shot in the head behind the barricades at a fortified camp in Bangkok's shopping district May 13, 2010. Sawasdipol, the chief military advisor of Thailand's "red shirt" anti-government protesters, was injured in the head, after an explosion and bursts of automatic gunfire were heard near Bangkok's business district on Thursday night. (Associated Press)

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Thai soldiers stand guard at a checkpoint in central Bangkok on May 12, 2010. Thailand's 'Red Shirt' opposition protesters vowed to 'fight to the death' as authorities prepared to lay siege to their sprawling encampment in the capital after peace talks broke down. (Getty Images)

Pro- 'Red Shirt' Major General Khattiya Sawasdipol talks to guards as he checks the barricades at their fortified camp in the central financial district in downtown Bangkok on May 12, 2010. Thailand's authorities vowed to sever food and water supplies to opposition protesters camped in the heart of the capital as hopes faded for a resolution to the crippling standoff. (Getty Images)

BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 11: Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban (C) leaves the Department of Special Investigations as he turned himself in to acknowledge complaints by relatives of victims killed during the April 10 clashes between anti-government 'Red Shirt' protesters and Thai security forces on May 11, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva proposed a plan to the Red Shirts for a reconciliation which they have now accepted. The plan includes the dissolution of Parliament and new elections to be held in November. The government has also agreed to accept responsibility for a clash with troops in April that killed 26 people and return to air the TV channel People's Television. (Getty Images)

One of the Red shirt leaders, Nattawut Saikuar (4th L) waves to protesters as he makes an announcement on the main stage inside the Red shirt fortified camp in Bangkok on May 10, 2010. Defiant 'Red Shirt' opposition protesters vowed May 10 to keep up their crippling rally in the Thai capital until the deputy premier surrenders to police over a deadly crackdown last month. (Getty Images)

Thousands of anti-government "red shirt" protesters cheer as their leaders make an announcement at their encampment in Bangkok's main shopping district May 10, 2010. Thai anti-government demonstrators refused on Monday to end a two-month street protest until the government accepted responsibility for a clash with troops in April that killed 25 people and wounded more than 800. (Reuters)

Suspended Major General Khattiya Sawasdipol (R), also known as Seh Daeng, a hardcore supporter of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra who is involved with anti-government 'Red Shirt' protestors, monitors vehicle movements at a fortified entrance to their encampment in downtown Bangkok on May 9, 2010. Thailand's premier called for a swift end to mass anti-government protests after two more people were killed, saying he had a back-up plan to solve the crisis if demonstrators refused to disperse.

Thailand's Nalada Thamthanakom smiles after winning the annual Miss Tiffany's Universe 2010 transvestite contest in the beach resort town of Pattaya, nearly 150 km (90 miles) southeast of Bangkok late May 7, 2010. The contest aims to promote a positive image of transvestites. Picture taken May 7, 2010. (Reuters)

Thailand's Nalada Thamthanakom is flanked by runners-up Chanya Denfanapapol (R) and Numpath Prasochok after winning the annual Miss Tiffany's Universe 2010 transvestite contest in the beach resort town of Pattaya, nearly 150 km (90 miles) southeast of Bangkok late May 7, 2010. The contest aims to promote a positive image of transvestites. Picture taken May 7, 2010. (Reuters)

BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 07: Anti-government protesters 'Red shirt' relax at skywalk of BTS Station in the shopping district on May 7, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. The red shirts have accepted the road map for reconciliation under four conditions, their leader Veera Musigapong said today but they have not stated when they are leaving the camp. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva vows to dissolve Parliament between September 15 and 30 to end Thailand's eight weeks of political crisis but for now the red shirts say they will stay on the streets. The anti-government protests that have closed much of central Bangkok's commercial district. (Getty Images)

A Thai man rides his motorbike next to a barricade built by 'Red-Shirt' anti-goverment protesters at their fortified camp in the financial central district in downtown Bangkok on May 6, 2010. Thailand's embattled premier Abhisit Vejjajiva said he was ready to dissolve parliament in September, paving the way for elections aimed at ending a crippling political crisis. (Getty Images)

A Red Shirt anti-government protester's daughter stands watching from the Red Shirts' barricaded fortified camp in the financial central district of Silom in downtown Bangkok on May 6, 2010. (Getty Images)

Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit take part in Coronation Day ceremonies at the Grand Palace in Bangkok on May 5, 2010. (Reuters)

BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 4: Anti-government protesters 'Red shirt' leaders appear on stage as they discuss the reconciliation process to their supporters May 4, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva came out with a 5 step roadmap peace proposal to end Thailand's eight weeks of political crisis. For now the red shirts say they will stay on the streets, continuing the process of negotiations. The anti-government protests that have closed much of central Bangkok's commercial district. (Getty Images)

Anti-government demonstrators cheer during a speech at a rally Tuesday, May 4, 2010, in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai protesters said Tuesday they "welcome" a proposed compromise to end the violent political crisis that has paralyzed central Bangkok for nearly two months, but asked for more details on the plan before ending their protest. (AP)

Nurses hold a Thai national flag (L) and a flag bearing the emblem of the International Red Cross during a demonstration at the Chulalongkorn Hospital, calling for anti-government "red shirt" protesters to move away from roads leading to the hospital in Bangkok May 3, 2010. Anti-government protesters in the Thai capital showed no sign of leaving the city's main shopping district on Monday despite new warnings of clashes and losses during a two-month crisis that has already killed 27 people. (Reuters)

Thai nurses gather in protest on the grounds of the Chulalongkorn Hospital as they call for security at their facility, which is adjacent to a barricaded encampment occupied by anti-government protesters, in Bangkok, Thailand Monday, May 3, 2010. (AP)

Thai 'Red Shirt' protesters remove a barricade to give access to Chulalongkorn hospital, located close to the protesters fortified camp in the financial central district of Silom in downtown Bangkok on May 2, 2010. Thailand's cabinet held an emergency meeting on May 2, 2010 after a warning that its long-running standoff with anti-government 'Red Shirts' in Bangkok could deteriorate into an 'undeclared civil war' (Richard Barrow)

Pro-government protesters are seen at the Royal Plaza during a rally in Bangkok on May 2, 2010. Thailand's cabinet held an emergency meeting on May 2, 2010 after a warning that its long-running standoff with anti-government 'Red Shirts' in Bangkok could deteriorate into an 'undeclared civil war'. (Getty Images)

Thai 'Red-Shirt' anti-government protesters remove used truck tyres after agreeing to move back the main barricade set up at their fortified camp in the financial central district of Silom in downtown Bangkok on May 1, 2010. Thailand's prolonged stand off between its government and 'Red Shirt' protesters could deteriorate into an 'undeclared civil war', a top think-tank has warned as tensions increase in the capital. (Getty Images)

Nurses makes phone calls and arrange the paperwork to coordinate the transfer of patients from Chulalongkorn Hospital to a diferent one in Bangkok on April 30, 2010. Chulalongkorn Hospital in the Thai capital evacuated most of its patients after anti-government Red Shirt protesters stormed inside in the mistaken belief that troops were hiding there. (Getty Images)

BANGKOK, THAILAND - APRIL 30: Patients at Chulalongkorn Hospital are evacuated to a different facility April 30, 2010 after anti-government protesters searched the hospital in Bangkok, Thailand the previous night. The hospital is adjacent to the protest site creating fear among patients. The anti-governmnet protests that have closed much of central Bangkok's commercial district is now in its seventh week. (Getty Images)