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A supporter of deposed Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra (R) spills blood at Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's Democrat party offices as riot policemen protect themselves behind their shields in Bangkok on March 16, 2010. Protesters spilled their own blood at the gates of Thailand's government headquarters in a colourful act of political theatre designed to propel their fugitive hero back to power, then took some of the blood to the Democrat party offices for another liquid protest, where a Hindu priest again began the symbolic spilling by invoking a curse against the government. It was the latest part of a pro-Thaksin demonstration that has drawn up to 100,000 protesters to the streets of Bangkok since the weekend, according to police, watched over by a 50,000-strong contingent of security forces.

Riot policemen stand guard outside Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's Democrat party offices before supporters of deposed Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra arrive there to spill blood, in Bangkok on March 16, 2010. Protesters spilled their own blood at the gates of Thailand's government headquarters in a colourful act of political theatre designed to propel their fugitive hero back to power, then took some of the blood to the Democrat party offices for another liquid protest, where a Hindu priest again began the symbolic spilling by invoking a curse against the government. It was the latest part of a pro-Thaksin demonstration that has drawn up to 100,000 protesters to the streets of Bangkok since the weekend, according to police, watched over by a 50,000-strong contingent of security forces.

Riot policemen stand guard outside Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's Democrat party offices before supporters of deposed Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra arrive there to spill blood, in Bangkok on March 16, 2010. Protesters spilled their own blood at the gates of Thailand's government headquarters in a colourful act of political theatre designed to propel their fugitive hero back to power, then took some of the blood to the Democrat party offices for another liquid protest, where a Hindu priest again began the symbolic spilling by invoking a curse against the government. It was the latest part of a pro-Thaksin demonstration that has drawn up to 100,000 protesters to the streets of Bangkok since the weekend, according to police, watched over by a 50,000-strong contingent of security forces.

Riot policemen stand guard outside Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's Democrat party offices before supporters of deposed Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra arrive there to spill blood, in Bangkok on March 16, 2010. Protesters spilled their own blood at the gates of Thailand's government headquarters in a colourful act of political theatre designed to propel their fugitive hero back to power, then took some of the blood to the Democrat party offices for another liquid protest, where a Hindu priest again began the symbolic spilling by invoking a curse against the government. It was the latest part of a pro-Thaksin demonstration that has drawn up to 100,000 protesters to the streets of Bangkok since the weekend, according to police, watched over by a 50,000-strong contingent of security forces.

BANGKOK, THAILAND - MARCH 16: A supporter of deposed Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra holds up a canister filled with human blood during a protest outside Government House on March 16, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters are donating blood with the intention of collecting one million cubic centimeters of blood to be thrown in demonstrations outside Government House, as the government of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva continues to reject calls for a dissolution of the House and a fresh election.

BANGKOK, THAILAND - MARCH 16: Thai soldiers guard the gate of the Government House beside pools of human blood human blood deposited by supporters of deposed Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on March 16, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters donated blood with the intention of collecting one million cubic centimeters to be used in demonstrations outside Government House, as the government of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva continues to reject calls for a dissolution of the House and a fresh election.

BANGKOK, THAILAND - MARCH 16: Supporters of deposed Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gather outside Government House on March 16, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters are donating blood with the intention of collecting one million cubic centimeters of blood to be thrown in demonstrations outside Government House, as the government of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva continues to reject calls for a dissolution of the House and a fresh election.

Red Shirts leader Jatuporn Prompan (C) arrives with fellow supporters of deposed Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra to spill blood at Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's Democrat party offices in Bangkok on March 16, 2010. Protesters spilled their own blood at the gates of Thailand's government headquarters in a colourful act of political theatre designed to propel their fugitive hero back to power, then took some of the blood to the Democrat party offices for another liquid protest, where a Hindu priest again began the symbolic spilling by invoking a curse against the government. It was the latest part of a pro-Thaksin demonstration that has drawn up to 100,000 protesters to the streets of Bangkok since the weekend, according to police, watched over by a 50,000-strong contingent of security forces.

BANGKOK, THAILAND - MARCH 16: Supporters of deposed Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra hold up canister filled with human blood as they gather outside Government House on March 16, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters donated blood with the intention of collecting one million cubic centimeters to be used in demonstrations outside Government House, as the government of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva continues to reject calls for a dissolution of the House and a fresh election.

A supporter of deposed Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra carries a container of blood as fellow protesters arrive to spill blood at Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's Democrat party offices, in Bangkok on March 16, 2010. Protesters spilled their own blood at the gates of Thailand's government headquarters in a colourful act of political theatre designed to propel their fugitive hero back to power, then took some of the blood to the Democrat party offices for another liquid protest, where a Hindu priest again began the symbolic spilling by invoking a curse against the government. It was the latest part of a pro-Thaksin demonstration that has drawn up to 100,000 protesters to the streets of Bangkok since the weekend, according to police, watched over by a 50,000-strong contingent of security forces.

BANGKOK, THAILAND - MARCH 16: Thai soldiers stand guard as supporters of deposed Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gather outside the Government House on March 16, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters are donating blood with the intention of collecting one million cubic centimeters of blood to be thrown in demonstrations outside Government House, as the government of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva continues to reject calls for a dissolution of the House and a fresh election.

BANGKOK, THAILAND - MARCH 16: Empty canisters are left by supporters of deposed Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra after human blood was poured on the gate of Government House on March 16, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters donated blood with the intention of collecting one million cubic centimeters to be used in demonstrations outside Government House, as the government of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva continues to reject calls for a dissolution of the House and a fresh election.

BANGKOK, THAILAND - MARCH 16: Thai soldiers guard the gate of the Government House beside pools of human blood human blood deposited by supporters of deposed Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on March 16, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters donated blood with the intention of collecting one million cubic centimeters to be used in demonstrations outside Government House, as the government of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva continues to reject calls for a dissolution of the House and a fresh election.

BANGKOK, THAILAND - MARCH 16: Supporters of deposed Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra pour canisters filled with human blood beside the gate of Government House on March 16, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters donated blood with the intention of collecting one million cubic centimeters to be used in demonstrations outside Government House, as the government of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva continues to reject calls for a dissolution of the House and a fresh election.

A supporter of deposed Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra carries a container of blood as fellow protesters arrive to spill blood at Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's Democrat party offices in Bangkok on March 16, 2010. Protesters spilled their own blood at the gates of Thailand's government headquarters in a colourful act of political theatre designed to propel their fugitive hero back to power, then took some of the blood to the Democrat party offices for another liquid protest, where a Hindu priest again began the symbolic spilling by invoking a curse against the government. It was the latest part of a pro-Thaksin demonstration that has drawn up to 100,000 protesters to the streets of Bangkok since the weekend, according to police, watched over by a 50,000-strong contingent of security forces.

Supporters of deposed Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra carry containers of blood as they arrive to spill it at Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's Democrat party offices in Bangkok on March 16, 2010. Protesters spilled their own blood at the gates of Thailand's government headquarters in a colourful act of political theatre designed to propel their fugitive hero back to power, then took some of the blood to the Democrat party offices for another liquid protest, where a Hindu priest again began the symbolic spilling by invoking a curse against the government. It was the latest part of a pro-Thaksin demonstration that has drawn up to 100,000 protesters to the streets of Bangkok since the weekend, according to police, watched over by a 50,000-strong contingent of security forces.

BANGKOK, THAILAND - MARCH 16: Supporters of deposed Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra hold up canisters filled with human blood as they gather outside Government House on March 16, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters are donating blood with the intention of collecting one million cubic centimeters of blood to be thrown in demonstrations outside Government House, as the government of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva continues to reject calls for a dissolution of the House and a fresh election.

Riot policemen stand guard beside emptied containers lying in a pool of blood after red-shirted supporters of deposed Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra spilled blood at Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's Democrat party offices, in Bangkok on March 16, 2010. Protesters spilled their own blood at the gates of Thailand's government headquarters in a colourful act of political theatre designed to propel their fugitive hero back to power, then took some of the blood to the Democrat party offices for another liquid protest, where a Hindu priest again began the symbolic spilling by invoking a curse against the government. It was the latest part of a pro-Thaksin demonstration that has drawn up to 100,000 protesters to the streets of Bangkok since the weekend, according to police, watched over by a 50,000-strong contingent of security forces.

BANGKOK, THAILAND - MARCH 16: A supporter of deposed Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra holds up a canister filled with human blood during a protest outside Government House on March 16, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters are donating blood with the intention of collecting one million cubic centimeters of blood to be thrown in demonstrations outside Government House, as the government of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva continues to reject calls for a dissolution of the House and a fresh election.

Red-shirted supporters of deposed Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra spill blood at Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's Democrat party offices, in Bangkok on March 16, 2010. Protesters spilled their own blood at the gates of Thailand's government headquarters in a colourful act of political theatre designed to propel their fugitive hero back to power, then took some of the blood to the Democrat party offices for another liquid protest, where a Hindu priest again began the symbolic spilling by invoking a curse against the government. It was the latest part of a pro-Thaksin demonstration that has drawn up to 100,000 protesters to the streets of Bangkok since the weekend, according to police, watched over by a 50,000-strong contingent of security forces.