Thai protesters demand new elections

Tens of thousands of red-shirted protesters are rallying in Thailand's capital, Bangkok to demand that the government dissolve parliament or face massive demonstrations at key sites in the city.

From impoverished rural areas. Arriving in cars, trucks, and on motorbikes.

On Sunday, tens of thousands of red-shirted supporters of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra poured into Bangkok with more expected to join them.

They brought the current government an ultimatum new elections.

A supporter of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra cheers as others arrive on motorcycles to protest outside the base of Thai Army 11th Infantry Regiment in Bangkok March 15, 2010. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang