Why is the Thai government cracking down so hard on the red shirt protestors?

Answer #1

Because the protestors are campaigning for a new election since the president only became president by military recommendation.

Answer #2

The government realizes that public support for the Red Shirts is eroding, and believes it can make a calculated crackdown on them with minimal political fallout. It also realizes the Red Shirts aren’t exactly the most organized of protesters, and while they have shown willingness to fight, their leadership is fragmented.

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