Thousands of anti-government protesters partially shut down Bangkok International airport Tuesday. All departing flights were canceled after the protesters broke into the passenger terminal, Serirat Prasutanond, the director of Suvarnabhumi airport, said. There are also demonstrators sitting on the road in front of the terminal, video of the protest showed. The demonstrators are trying to prevent Thai Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat from returning to the country following an international summit in Peru.
Protesters gather outside government offices at Bangkok's older Don Muang Airport
Protesters carrying golf clubs and long wooden sticks clashed with airport taxi drivers, with each side throwing objects at the other. Lightly-armed police with plastic riot shields were at the scene attempting to restore order.
Click on image to watch the video. Thai anti-government protesters have opened fire in Bangkok's streets, as thousands forced the closure of the city's international airport.
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