There is more violence in the Thai capital after overnight clashes leave one demonstrator dead

The army in Thailand has fired teargas, water cannon and rubber bullets to disperse the protestors from a central Bangkok district. Overnight there were reports of gunfire, explosions and sporadic clashes. On Thursday one protestor was shot dead and a former general seriously injured. Violence has escalated after a reconciallation plan offered by prime minister Abhisit Vijjajiva fell through.