Violence Hits Bangkok As Military Cracks Down

BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: A Thai security force and sniper take position as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20 killed in the clashes as the military and the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have closed parts of the city for two months. A state of emergency is in effect that spreads to 17 provinces in the country. The Thai army declared certain protest areas where clashes are taking place as a "Live Fire Zone." (Photo by Athit Perawongmetha/Getty Images)