Bangkok burns as protesters surrender

Smoke rises at Central World shopping mall that was ransacked and set on fire during clashes in central Bangkok May 19, 2010. Bangkok's Central World, Southeast Asia's second-biggest department store, was destroyed by fire during riots following a crackdown on anti-government protesters. Rioting and fires swept Bangkok on Wednesday after troops stormed a protest encampment, forcing protest leaders to surrender but sparking clashes that killed at least four people and triggered unrest in northern Thailand.  [Photo/Agencies]