Rogue Thai general Seh Daeng dead as toll in Bangkok riots nears 40

The Thai government has vowed to continue its crackdown against 'Red Shirt' protesters after rejecting their call for UN-mediated peace talks. At least 36 people have been killed in the last four days, in violence that was triggered by the shooting of a renegade army general. Local media reports say he's now dead. A state of emergency has been declared in more than 20 provinces across the country. The 'Red Shirts' have been demanding the premier steps down and calls fresh elections.