In pictures: Bangkok clashes

Protesters opposed to Thailand's government have opened fire on rivals in Bangkok. Eleven people were reportedly injured.

The violence followed a blockade by the opposition People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) on the road to the old Don Muang Airport.

The PAD said on Sunday it had begun a "final battle" to topple PM Somchai Wongsawat. He is accused of corruption and of being hostile to the country's monarchy.

Hundreds of PAD activists also stormed Bangkok's main international airport, forcing authorities to suspend outgoing flights.

Correspondents say the demonstrators may be hoping to stop Mr Somchai returning from a summit in Peru.

But the prime minister seems calm, telling reporters in Lima, Peru, that anyone wanting to resist the government was "attempting a rebellion".

Thailand has been gripped by political instability since PAD supporters began occupying and besieging official buildings in late August.

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