1. Why did Red Shirt protest leaders surrender earlier today?

2. How did Red Shirt protesters react to their leaders' announcement of surrender?

3. Describe the damage hard-line protesters caused to commercial districts around Bangkok after the leaders' announcement.

4. What commerce closed down due to the protesters' actions of today, as well as their previous actions?

5. Why did Thailand's military move in on the protesters now, after their months of protesting?

6. What do people involved with the negotiations between the government and protesters accuse ousted Prime Minister Thaksin of doing?

7. Considering the damage and disruption to commerce and businesses around the city, the demands of the protesters, and the actions of the hard-line protesters, do you think the government is handling the situation correctly? Explain your answer.