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An anti-government protester reads newspaper outside a closed upscale shopping area in downtown Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, April 11, 2010

Thai PM Calls for Investigations Over Protest Bloodshed

Medical officials in Thailand say more than a dozen people have been killed and more than 800 others injured

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Red-shirts will continue their street protests at the Phan Fa Bridge and the downtown shopping area, as the toll from Saturday's attack by security forces rose to 21 dead and the government admitted live rounds were used, but never fired at protesters. (Photo by Somchai Poomlard)

Clashes toll rises to 21

11/04/2010 : The death toll from the violent clashes between anti-government demonstrators and authorities has moved up to 21, the Erawan emergency centre reported at 6pm on Sunday.

Tourism loses 35 bln baht

11/04/2010 : The tourism sector has lost more than 35 billion baht due to the intensifying mass anti-government rally and the bloody confrontations on Saturday between red-shirt protesters and security forces.
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