Attacks on Thai government continue

Synopsis

Protesters have clashed with security forces in Thailand for a second day as the political crisis escalates. On Sunday, dubbed Victory Day by demonstrators, they attempted to storm the prime minister's offices after failing to seize other government buildings during their self-styled people's Uprising. The protest leader issues an ultimatum to Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, demanding her resignation within two days. The protests are fueled by opposition to the regime of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Yingluck's brother, who has influenced Thai politics since 2001. Despite Yingluck's conciliatory tone on Monday, she refuses to step down or call for elections, leading to continued tensions. Outside police headquarters in Bangkok, protesters rally for the second consecutive day, determined to maintain pressure on Yingluck's administration and highlight the ongoing political struggle in Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.