Red Shirt Rally Day 49: Standoff Continues

Yesterday, the Red Shirts attempted to leave their positions in Central Bangkok to go to Pathum Thani.  By the way, this is on the opposite side of town from where we live. It's not clear why the Red Shirts were going there. Perhaps it was to test the government's attempt to keep them hemmed inside the area called Rajaprasong intersection. Andy saw the procession from his office which is located in the northwest suburbs.  Later, I read in the Nation online, that a confrontation with riot police and soldiers resulted in the death of a soldier and several injuries. Later reports said the soldier was killed by friendly fire. In any case, the Reds eventually withdrew. Back to their original positions, presumably. And that's how it stands: no better, but a little bit worse.