Thai protestors close Bangkok train system

Anti-government protesters forced Bangkok’s elevated train system to close during rush hour today as they promised to expand demonstrations that have plunged the Thai capital into chaos.

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, who has broken off negotiations with the protesters occupying parts of central Bangkok, said he hoped to resolve the crisis without resorting to force, but he also deployed hundreds of soldiers armed with automatic weapons to guard stations and other major city streets.