Anti-government protesters forced Bangkok's elevated railway system to shut on April 27, and the government warned it would adopt tougher methods to quell growing unrest in a seven-week crisis that has killed 26 people.
Red-shirted demonstrators said they planned to go on the offensive on April 28 with daily mobile rallies across Bangkok, a provocative move in defiance of a state of emergency that could lead to clashes with troops or with rival protest groups.
"We will distribute pamphlets and create understanding among Bangkok people about what are doing," said Kwanchai Praipanna, a red-shirt protest leader. "If the troops stop us, we will break through roadblocks."
Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thuangsuban vowed action to prevent that. "It is clear the protesters are not gathering peacefully. We will not be lenient with these people any more."
Reuters/VOVNews
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