Bangkok on fire as Thai troops battle Red Shirts, curfew imposed

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— May 19, 2010 —
Leaders of the anti-government 'Red Shirt' protests in Bangkok have surrendered, after troops stormed their camp. They say they gave themselves up to prevent more bloodshed. But it fuelled an increase in violence in the Thai capital, as determined demonstrators set buildings on fire - including a TV station and the stock exchange. The government's imposing a strict curfew across the city, which has been crippled by the unrest.