

Anti-government protesters cheer during a speech by one of their leaders on the grounds of the prime minister's office which they have been occupying for nearly a week Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand. Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej declared a state of emergency Tuesday, calling it the "softest means available" for restoring order after overnight clashes between government opponents and supporters left one person dead and 43 injured. (AP Photo/Ed Wray)