At about 7 am Wednesday, troops managed to force protesters to retreat from Saladaeng Intersection to Rajdamri Road and inside Lumpini Park, Thai PBS reported.
Troops arrived on Silom Road in seven armoured vehicles and many military trucks at 3:30 am.
Some armoured vehicles were deployed to the Saladaeng Intersection at 5:50 am.
Troops starting firing into the air to push back protesters at about 7 am.
Troops used armoured vehicles as shields while advancing towards the protesters.
