Thailand pro-democracy rally, April 8, 2009 photo special

These photos were shot at the pro-democracy protest at and around Government House in Bangkok on April 8, 2009. They are presented in the order of taking. The story accompanying these photos can be found at Thailand political unrest continues as hundreds of thousands rally in Bangkok

A video compilation of the five days is at Songkran Battle for Bangkok, April 8 – 13, 2009, red shirt pro-democracy protests in Bangkok

5.25am. A volunteer serves breakfast early in the morning. Photo John Le Fevre	5.45am. Red shirt protesters throng the main stage. Photo John Le Fevre	6.00am. Red shirt protesters from Udon Thani arrive. Photo John Le Fevre	6.17am. Red shirt protesters from Naratiwat in Southern Thailand arrive. Photo John Le Fevre
6.26am. Thousands of red shirt protesters throng Government House. Photo John Le Fevre	6.27am. These protesters traveled from Mae Hong Son in Northern Thailand. Photo John Le Fevre	6.33am. An enthusiastic red shirt protester. Photo John Le Fevre	6.49am. A sea of red surround the front of Government House. Photo John Le Fevre
6.51am. Red shirt protesters from Nong Khai in front of Government House. Photo John Le Fevre	6.54am. Protesters from Roi Et in North-eastern Thailand. Photo John Le Fevre	7.50am. Thai soldiers guarding Government House emerge from the underground carpark where they are bivouacked. Photo John Le Fevre	7.52am. A ribbon of red extends as far as the eye can see. Photo John Le Fevre
8.43am. Red shirt "guards". Photo John Le Fevre	8.47am. A red shirt pro-democracy protester shows what she wants. Photo John Le Fevre	8.51am. Pro-democracy protesters at Bangkok Government House. Photo John Le Fevre	8.56am. Red-shirt protesters wave a placard with the image of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on it at the rally. Photo John Le Fevre
8.57am. Protesters wave a placard bearing the photo of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Photo John Le Fevre	9.34am. Thai riot police deploy at Government House. Photo John Le Fevre	9.35am. Thai riot police at Government House. Photo John Le Fevre	9.39am. Thai riot police take their position at Government House. Photo John Le Fevre
9.47am. Protesters head to the residence of Privy Council President General Prem Tinsulanonda. Photo John Le Fevre	10.19am. Thai police block the road leading to the residence of Privy Council President General Prem Tinsulanonda. Photo John Le Fevre	10.31am. Thai police attempt to block pro-democracy protesters from reaching the residence of Privy Council President General Prem Tinsulanonda. Photo John Le Fevre	10.31am. Thai police block the road leading to the residence of Privy Council President General Prem Tinsulanonda. Photo John Le Fevre
10.33am. A sea of red-shirted protesters confront police blocking the road leading to the residence of Privy Council President General Prem Tinsulanonda. Photo John Le Fevre	10.34am. Red-shirted protesters at the police line leading to the residence of Privy Council President General Prem Tinsulanonda. Photo John Le Fevre	10.35am. Red shirt "guards" attempt to hold back protesters at the police line leading to the residence of Privy Council President General Prem Tinsulanonda. Photo John Le Fevre	10.36am. Thai police line protecting the residence of Privy Council President General Prem Tinsulanonda. Photo John Le Fevre
10.37am. Red shirt medics at the front of the protesters heading to the residence of Privy Council President General Prem Tinsulanonda. Photo John Le Fevre	10.37am. Thai police raise their riot shields against protesters. Photo John Le Fevre	10.38am. Red shirt protesters in front of the residence of Privy Council President General Prem Tinsulanonda. Photo John Le Fevre	11.18am. A red shirt pro-democracy protester. Photo John Le Fevre