Thailand anti-government protesters begin march across capital
Protesters hope to enlist Thailand residents in their "class war" against the government
Bangkok: Protesters riding thousands of motorcycles and crammed into trucks and cars have set off for a daylong caravan through the streets of the Thai capital, hoping to enlist residents in their "class war" against the government.
They plan to follow up the march with a "blood painting" on Sunday, the latest tactic by the so-called "Red Shirts" to oust the government of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.
City and police officials, fearing massive traffic jams, urged residents to use public transport and not go out until the demonstration ends.
On Saturday, the procession was cheered from the sidewalks by many residents as it passed with red flags and ribbons fluttering and car horns honking.
