Thai military take over the streets as gun battles break out during violent protests in Bangkok April 13, 2009. Protesters swept through the streets of Thailand's capital challenging the military after a state of emergency was declared. The protesters successfully canceled the three day regional summit of Asian leaders in Pattaya, highlighting their campaign to oust Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva. The Pro-Thaksin Shinawatra (former prime minister) supporters are calling for new elections and for the current government to step down.