Thai Protesters Prepare to Shut Down Bangkok

Thousands of Thai anti-government protesters will march across Bangkok on Tuesday as a prelude to their big rally starting January 13. The protesters have announced plans to block government offices and key intersections for days, starting on January 13, in a bid to force out Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and scuttle an election planned for February 2. On Tuesday, protesters aimed to drum up more support for the big rally next week, which they see as a final fight...

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