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Video: Thai army battles protesters

 

 
 Thai troops crack down on protesters 
 

Battles have broken out in Bangkok’s streets where troops and anti-government protesters have clashed.

Gunfire and explosions have been heard as thousands of so-called “Red Shirt” protesters demand that Abhisit Vejjajiva, the Thai prime minister, resign.

More than 70 people have been injured. Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng reports from the Din Daeng area of Bangkok.