Thai soldiers stand guard with shields as they block a street to avoid a clash between Thai pro-government protesters and anti-government protesters near the Government House, in Bangkok today. Photo Wason Wanichakorn/NZPA.
Anti-government demonstrators gather behind razor wire and barricades near Government House today. Photo David Longstreath/NZPA.
Police charge anti-government protesters, late on Monday. Photo Wally Santana/NZPA.
Anti-government protesters stand off against riot police, late on Monday in Bangkok, Thailand. Photo Wally Santana/AP.
Anti-government demonstrators look out from a makeshift barricade today. Photo David Longstreath/AP.
Bangkok riot police wait outside Royal Plaza today, following overnight clashes between anit-government and rival groups. Photo David Longstreath/AP.
Riot policemen stand guard with shields. Photo Wason Wanichakorn/AP.
A pro-government protester uses a sling against anti-government demonstrators today. Photo Wason Wanichakorn/AP.
Thai pro-government protesters wield a sling and a knife against anti-government demonstrators today. Photo Wason Wanichakorn/AP.
Thailand's prime minister has declared an emergency in Bangkok today, empowering the military to restore order after government opponents and supporters clashed.
