Thai protestors turn heat on embattled premier

Tens of thousands of protesters are marching in Bangkok in the biggest challenge to Abhisit Vejjajiva’s four-month-old government, as the Thai prime minister called for calm amid fears of violence.

Protesters planned to march today to the home of King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s top adviser, Prem Tinsulanonda, whom they accuse of masterminding the coup that paved the way for Mr Abhisit’s rise to power.