Curfew extended as buildings set on fire

Thai authorities have extended a curfew in Bangkok for three more nights, following Wednesday's deadly army assault on anti-government protesters. The curfew will also be in place in 23 provinces. Bangkok remains tense after its first night under curfew and shots were heard early on Thursday near a temple where many protesters had sought shelter. Some 27 buildings were set ablaze on Wednesday after protest leaders had surrendered. Pockets of resistance still reportedly remain. Some 40 people had died since troops ringed the protesters last week, with at least 14 more deaths on Wednesday.