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A Thai anti-government protester slaps a mocked-up picture of Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra with a clapper outside the MBK shopping complex in Bangkok on January 16, 2014. Thailand's government pleaded with police to arrest opposition protest leaders who have threatened to take the prime minister captive and paralyzed parts of central Bangkok. (NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images) ( 526079873 )

A young anti-government protestor blows a whistle as thousands attend the evening program occupying a major intersection in downtown on the fourth day of the "Bangkok Shutdown" on January 16, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Fear of more violence and instability as the anti-government protesters move forward in an attempt to shutdown Bangkok by blocking major intersections in the heart of the city in their long running campaign to oust the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Thailand's political crisis has continued for months with elections going ahead on February 2. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 462971211 )

An anti-government People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) protester purchases a trinket from a street vendor at an encampment in the Pathumwan district of Bangkok Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014. Anti-government protesters were on the march again in the Thai capital Thursday, targeting government offices they have not previous interfered with to keep up pressure on Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to resign and call off next month's election. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Thailand Politics )

Anti-government People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) protester holds a portrait of Suthep Thaugsuban at an encampment in the Pathumwan district, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, in Bangkok. Anti-government protesters were on the march again in the Thai capital Thursday, targeting government offices they have not previous interfered with to keep up pressure on Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to resign and call off next month's election. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Thailand Politics )

Traffic backs up during rush hour as closed streets cause congestion in downtown on the fourth day of the "Bangkok Shutdown" on January 16, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Fear of more violence and instability as the anti-government protesters move forward in an attempt to shutdown Bangkok by blocking major intersections in the heart of the city in their long running campaign to oust the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Thailand's political crisis has continued for months with elections going ahead on February 2. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 462971193 )

Thai military check surrounding buildings as they stand guard at a sky walk in downtown Bangkok on the fourth day of the "Bangkok Shutdown" on January 16, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Fear of more violence and instability as the anti-government protesters move forward in an attempt to shutdown Bangkok by blocking major intersections in the heart of the city in their long running campaign to oust the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Thailand's political crisis has continued for months with elections going ahead on February 2. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 462972221 )

An anti-government People's Democratic Reform Committee protester hands off a crate of fruit at an encampment in the Pathumwan district, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, in Bangkok. Anti-government protesters were on the march again in the Thai capital Thursday, targeting government offices they have not previous interfered with to keep up pressure on Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to resign and call off next month's election. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Thailand Politics )

An anti-government protester blows his whistle, a symbol of the anti-government protesters, at the start of a march through the city on January 16, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters have stepped up their activity with more rally sites and daily marches on government ministries in an attempt to "shutdown Bangkok" in order to pressure the government of Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra to step down. (Photo by Ed Wray/Getty Images) ( 462972851 )

A Young protesters give a street performance while attending a rally on the fourth day of the "Bangkok Shutdown" on January 16, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Fear of more violence and instability as the anti-government protesters move forward in an attempt to shutdown Bangkok by blocking major intersections in the heart of the city in their long running campaign to oust the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Thailand's political crisis has continued for months with elections going ahead on February 2. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 462980483 )

Thai army soldiers stand behind sand bags as people walk by on an over pass bridge in Bangkok on January 16, 2014. Thailand's government pleaded with police to arrest opposition protest leaders who have threatened to take the prime minister captive and paralyzed parts of central Bangkok. (NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images) ( 526073139 )

Thai pro-election activists gather in a candle-light vigil at a park in Bangkok on January 16, 2014. Thailand's government pleaded with police on January 16 to arrest opposition protest leaders who have threatened to take the prime minister captive and paralyzed parts of central Bangkok. (CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT/AFP/Getty Images) ( 526080149 )

Thai anti-government protesters blow into whistles at the Asok intersection during ongoing rallies in Bangkok on January 14, 2014. Thousands of Thai opposition protesters marched on government buildings in the capital as part of their "shutdown" of Bangkok aimed at derailing elections and toppling the government. Demonstrators threatened to stop officials from going to work at several key ministries to intensify pressure on Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. (NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images) ( 526017327 )

Thai anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban gestures as he addresses supporters during a rally at Asoke intersection Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-government protesters who blocked off intersections across Thailand's capital began marching toward several government ministries Tuesday on the second day of a renewed push to derail elections next month and unseat the prime minister. (AP Photo/Apichart Weerawong) ( Thailand Politics )

Anti-government protestors participate in a sit-in outside the Royal Thai Police headquarters, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, in Bangkok. Thailand’s political crisis appeared deadlocked as ever Tuesday as the country’s prime minister reiterated her refusal to resign as protesters trying to topple her administration barricaded key roads in the heart of Bangkok for a second day. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( APTOPIX Thailand Politics )

A Thai woman prays at the Victory Monument in central Bangkok which is being occupied by thousands of anti-government protesters on January 14, 20134 in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters who have been mobilizing on the streets of Bangkok for more than two months have stepped up their activity by expanding the number of sites they occupy in an effort to shut down the city and oust the current government led by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.(Photo by Ed Wray/Getty Images) ( 462615593 )

Anti-government protestors manage stocks of free tents in the Pathumwan district, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, in Bangkok. Anti-government protesters who blocked off intersections across Thailand's capital began marching toward several government ministries Tuesday on the second day of a renewed push to derail elections next month and unseat the prime minister. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Thailand Politics )

Thai anti-government protesters stand next to a barricade as they block an intersection during anti-government rallies in Bangkok on January 14, 2014. Thousands of Thai opposition protesters marched on government buildings in the capital as part of their "shutdown" of Bangkok aimed at derailing elections and toppling the government. (PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL/AFP/Getty Images) ( 526005449 )

An empty over pass bridge at Silom intersection during ongoing rallies in Bangkok on January 14, 2014. Thousands of Thai opposition protesters marched on government buildings in the capital as part of their "shutdown" of Bangkok aimed at derailing elections and toppling the government. Demonstrators threatened to stop officials from going to work at several key ministries to intensify pressure on Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. (NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images) ( 526015761 )

Thousands of anti-government People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) protesters shout at the democracy monument on January 12, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. There is a fear of more violence and instability as the anti-government protesters move forward with "shutdown" of Bangkok by blocking major intersections in the heart of the city during their long running campaign to oust the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Thailand's political crisis has continued for months with elections scheduled for February 2nd. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 462015787 )

Anti-government protestors occupy a downtown intersection during the first day of a mass demonstration on January 13, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Fear of more violence and instability as the anti-government protesters move forward in an attempt to shutdown Bangkok by blocking major intersections in the heart of the city in their long running campaign to oust the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Thailand's political crisis has continued for months with elections going ahead on February 2nd. ( Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 462438263 )

Anti-government protestors hold a flag during the first day the mass demonstration "Bangkok Shutdown" on January 13, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Fear of more violence and instability as the anti-government protesters move forward in an attempt to shutdown Bangkok by blocking major intersections in the heart of the city in their long running campaign to oust the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Thailand's political crisis has continued for months with elections going ahead on February 2nd. ( Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 462442247 )

A People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) Muslim protester wears the red, white and blue glasses at the protest on January 12, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand.There is a fear of more violence and instability as the anti-government protesters move forward with "shutdown" of Bangkok by blocking major intersections in the heart of the city during their long running campaign to oust the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Thailand's political crisis has continued for months with elections scheduled for February 2nd. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 462008161 )

People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) leader Suthep Thaugsuban (center) parades in downtown Bangkok on the first day of the " Bangkok Shutdown ", Thailand on January 13, 2014. Anti-government protesters launch "Bangkok Shutdown", blocking major intersections in the heart of the capital, as part of their bid to oust the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra ahead of elections scheduled to take place on February 2. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 462298713 )

Anti-government protestors cheer in downtown Bangkok on the first day of the "Bangkok Shutdown" on January 13, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-government protesters launch "Bangkok Shutdown", blocking major intersections in the heart of the capital, as part of their bid to oust the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra ahead of elections scheduled to take place on February 2. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 462288777 )

Thai anti-government protesters set up a spot with shade on a street outside the Government house in Bangkok on January 12, 2014. Thailand's political crisis is set to enter a tumultuous new phase with the planned "shutdown" of Bangkok by opposition protesters seeking to prevent upcoming elections. It is the latest chapter in a long-running conflict between supporters and opponents of fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, who remains a hugely divisive figure more than seven years after he was ousted in a military coup. (NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images) ( 525926098 )

Buddhist monks parade with anti-government protesters during a rally in Bangkok on January 13, 2014. Thai opposition protesters launched their attempted "shutdown" of Bangkok, occupying key intersections in the capital in an escalation of their campaign to unseat Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. (PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL/AFP/Getty Images) ( 525971358 )

Anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban speaks to his supporters during a rally Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-government protesters aiming to shut down central Bangkok took over key intersections Monday, halting much of the traffic into the Thai capital’s main business district as part of a campaign to thwart elections and overthrow the democratically elected prime minister. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) ( Thailand Politics )

Thai anti-government protesters shout slogans at Asoke intersection during a rally in Bangkok on January 13, 2014. Thai opposition protesters launched their attempted "shutdown" of Bangkok on January 13, occupying key intersections in the capital in an escalation of their campaign to unseat Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. (NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images) ( 525968578 )

Anti-government protesters occupy a major intersection in downtown Bangkok on the first day of the " Bangkok Shutdown ", Thailand on January 13, 2014. Anti-government protesters launch "Bangkok Shutdown", blocking major intersections in the heart of the capital, as part of their bid to oust the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra ahead of elections scheduled to take place on February 2. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 462261701 )

People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) leader Suthep Thaugsuban (center) parades in downtown Bangkok on the first day of the "Bangkok Shutdown" on January 13, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-government protesters launch "Bangkok Shutdown", blocking major intersections in the heart of the capital, as part of their bid to oust the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra ahead of elections scheduled to take place on February 2. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 462260171 )

Thai anti-government protesters walk outside the Government house in Bangkok on January 12, 2014. Thailand's political crisis is set to enter a tumultuous new phase with the planned "shutdown" of Bangkok by opposition protesters seeking to prevent upcoming elections. It is the latest chapter in a long-running conflict between supporters and opponents of fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, who remains a hugely divisive figure more than seven years after he was ousted in a military coup. (NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images) ( 525926114 )

An anti-government protester waves a national flag as they block intersection during rally in Bangkok on January 13, 2014. Thai opposition protesters launched their attempted "shutdown" of Bangkok, occupying key intersections in the capital in an escalation of their campaign to unseat Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. (PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL/AFP/Getty Images) ( 525961871 )

A Thai anti-government protester holds up a framed portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej as protesters march through the streets of Bangkok in a move to 'shut down' the city on January 13, 2014. Thai opposition protesters launched their attempted "shutdown" of Bangkok on January 13, occupying key intersections in the capital in an escalation of their campaign to unseat Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. (CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT/AFP/Getty Images) ( 525964880 )

Thai anti-government protesters hold national flags as they start massing at one of their designated sites in a move to 'shut down' Bangkok on January 12, 2013. Thai anti-government protesters are vowing to "shut down" Bangkok on January 13 in an effort to prevent upcoming elections and topple the government as the country's political crisis teeters on the brink of a tumultuous new phase. (KC Ortiz/AFP/Getty Images) ( 525937043 )

Thai anti-government protesters with national flag painted on their lips pose for a photograph at Ratchaprasong intersection during a rally in Bangkok on January 13, 2014. Thai opposition protesters launched their attempted "shutdown" of Bangkok on January 13, occupying key intersections in the capital in an escalation of their campaign to unseat Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. (NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images) ( 525979903 )

A Thai anti-government protester holds a portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej as protesters occupy Victory Monument in downtown Bangkok on January 13, 2014. Tens of thousands of Thai opposition protesters occupied major streets in central Bangkok on January 13 in an attempted "shutdown" of the capital, escalating a campaign to unseat the embattled premier. (CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT/AFP/Getty Images) ( 525980177 )

Thai anti-government protesters take pictures as a man waves a giant national flag from the Victory Monument, one of the sites occupied by protesters in Bangkok on January 13, 2014. Tens of thousands of Thai opposition protesters occupied major streets in central Bangkok on January 13 in an attempted "shutdown" of the capital, escalating a campaign to unseat the embattled premier. (CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT/AFP/Getty Images) ( 525979821 )

Anti-government protestors sleep on the street in downtown Bangkok on the first day of the "Bangkok Shutdown" on January 13, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-government protesters launch "Bangkok Shutdown", blocking major intersections in the heart of the capital, as part of their bid to oust the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra ahead of elections scheduled to take place on February 2. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 462288767 )

A volunteer security guard stands at one of the anti-government People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) intersections that was shut down in early evening, blocking a major shopping district on January 12, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. There is a fear of more violence and instability as the anti-government protesters move forward with "shutdown" of Bangkok by blocking major intersections in the heart of the city during their long running campaign to oust the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Thailand's political crisis has continued for months with elections scheduled for February 2nd. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 462017263 )

Workers build a scaffoding for a stage at a new anti-government protest site at a major intersection in central Bangkok as part of the protesters efforts to force the resignation of Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra by shutting the city down on January 12, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. The anti-government protesters have been on the streets for over 2 months in an effort to bring down the government and derail an election scheduled for Feb 2nd. (Photo by Ed Wray/Getty Images) ( 462008647 )

Anti-government protesters occupy the victory monument in central Bangkok as part of the "shutdown Bangkok" effort which protesters hope will force a resignation by the government on January 13, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-government protesters have stepped up their efforts after having been on the streets for more than two months in an effort to oust the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, and to delay elections scheduled for February 2nd of this year. (Photo by Ed Wray/Getty Images) ( 462441523 )

Thai anti-government protesters relax outside the Government house in Bangkok on January 12, 2014. Thailand's political crisis is set to enter a tumultuous new phase with the planned "shutdown" of Bangkok by opposition protesters seeking to prevent upcoming elections. It is the latest chapter in a long-running conflict between supporters and opponents of fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, who remains a hugely divisive figure more than seven years after he was ousted in a military coup.(NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images) ( 525926125 )

Anti-government People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) protesters demonstrate at the democracy monument on January 12, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. There is a fear of more violence and instability as the anti-government protesters move forward with "shutdown" of Bangkok by blocking major intersections in the heart of the city during their long running campaign to oust the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Thailand's political crisis has continued for months with elections scheduled for February 2nd. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 462015985 )

Anti-government protestors camp out during the first day the mass demonstration "Bangkok Shutdown" on January 13, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Fear of more violence and instability as the anti-government protesters move forward in an attempt to shutdown Bangkok by blocking major intersections in the heart of the city in their long running campaign to oust the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Thailand's political crisis has continued for months with elections going ahead on February 2nd. ( Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 462442255 )

Anti-government occupy the victory monument in central Bangkok as part of the "shutdown Bangkok" effort which protesters hope will force a resignation by the government on January 13, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-government protesters have stepped up their efforts after having been on the streets for more than two months in an effort to oust the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, and to delay elections scheduled for February 2nd of this year. (Photo by Ed Wray/Getty Images) ( 462441513 )

Thai anti-government protesters relax outside the Government house in Bangkok on January 12, 2014. Thailand's political crisis is set to enter a tumultuous new phase with the planned "shutdown" of Bangkok by opposition protesters seeking to prevent upcoming elections. It is the latest chapter in a long-running conflict between supporters and opponents of fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, who remains a hugely divisive figure more than seven years after he was ousted in a military coup. (NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images) ( 525926132 )

Anti-government protestors cheer during the first day of a mass demonstration at a downtown intersection on January 13, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Fear of more violence and instability as the anti-government protesters move forward in an attempt to shutdown Bangkok by blocking major intersections in the heart of the city in their long running campaign to oust the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Thailand's political crisis has continued for months with elections going ahead on February 2nd. ( Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 462438191 )

Anti-government protestors camp out during the first day the mass demonstration "Bangkok Shutdown" on January 13, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Fear of more violence and instability as the anti-government protesters move forward in an attempt to shutdown Bangkok by blocking major intersections in the heart of the city in their long running campaign to oust the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Thailand's political crisis has continued for months with elections going ahead on February 2nd. ( Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) ( 462442259 )

Suthep Thaugsuban speaks during an anti-government People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) protest as a train passes overhead outside the MBK Center in the Pathumwan district, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, in Bangkok. Thailand’s political crisis appeared deadlocked as ever Tuesday as the country’s prime minister reiterated her refusal to resign as protesters trying to topple her administration barricaded key roads in the heart of Bangkok for a second day. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Thailand Politics )

A Thai anti-government protester waves the country's national flag during a rally at the Victory Monument Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-government protesters who blocked off intersections across Thailand's capital began marching toward several government ministries Tuesday on the second day of a renewed push to derail elections next month and unseat the prime minister. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn) ( APTOPIX Thailand Politics )