Bangkok protests continue

BANGKOK: Some 80,000 red-shirted protesters fanned out through the Thai capital's old quarter yesterday, reviving their campaign for new polls to replace a government they reject as undemocratic.

The "Red Shirts" loyal to ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra marched from their main rally ground to eight points where soldiers are stationed.

The Reds said they aimed to put pressure on the military, which has mounted a heavy security response to the demonstrations that began on March 14.