Thousands of anti-government protesters refused to leave the commercial heart of Thailand’s capital today, occupying the area for a second day and defying threats of arrest, vowing to hang on until new elections are called.

Thousands of anti-government protesters occupied the commercial heart of Thailand’s capital today, forcing the closure of major shopping malls.

Thousands of anti-government protesters launched their fourth weekend march in the streets of the Thai capital today in a bid to force the prime minister to dissolve parliament and call new elections.

Protesters in Thailand claimed a symbolic victory today after forcing soldiers to retreat from parts of Bangkok’s historic district, raising tensions in what so far has been a non-violent bid to bring down the government.

Tens of thousands of red-shirted protesters threatened to force soldiers from the historic heart of Thailand’s capital, raising tensions in what so far has been a non-violent bid to bring down the government.

Army reinforcements were rushed into Thailand’s capital as tens of thousands of anti-government demonstrators marshalled around a key military headquarters demanding that the government dissolve Parliament by midday today.

TENS of thousands of red-shirted protesters rallied in Thailand’s capital yesterday to press their demand that the government dissolve parliament or face massive demonstrations in the city.

TENS of thousands of red-shirted protesters rallied in Thailand’s capital yesterday to press their demand that the government dissolve parliament or face massive demonstrations in the city.

Thailand’s anti-government movement will stage new protest actions in the next few days following a military crackdown that ended deadly rioting last week, the group’s fugitive leader said.

Thailand has imposed a state of emergency in its capital, Bangkok, and surrounding areas.