20 May 2010 Last updated at 12:34

In pictures: Burned-out Bangkok

City workers clean up the site that had been used by the protesters

The clean-up begins in Bangkok, a day after Thai security forces moved in to quell protests by thousands of opposition supporters.

The protesters' main stage lies empty on 20/5/2010

The red-shirt protesters' vast encampment - in the heart of the shopping district - lies empty for the first time since the sit-in began in March.

Protesters leave a temple where they sought refuge on 20/5/2010

A temple where hundreds of protesters had sought refuge during the worst of the violence is finally cleared.

Protester weeps as she is led away from the temple in Bangkok on 20/5/2010

Gun battles raged outside the temple, which had been designated as a "safe zone". The bodies of six people were found inside, although it was not clear how they had died.

Protesters wait in a police compound waiting for transport home on 20/5/2010

Those leaving the temple were taken to a police compound and promised safe passage back to their homes. The protest leaders who have not escaped are being questioned by police.

Firefighters spray water at the Center One shopping mall building

The protesters surrendered on Wednesday, but some did not go quietly. At least 27 buildings - including banks and the stock exchange - were set on fire.

Firemen try to extinguish fire at Central World shopping mall in Bangkok on 20/5/2010

Central World, one of South-East Asia's biggest shopping centres, was also torched.

Tensions remain high across Bangkok, as the government attempts to clear the city of any pockets of resistance.

A night-time curfew has been extended for three more days in the capital and 23 other provinces.

Protesters' now empty encampment in Bangkok on 20/5/2010

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has said he is determined "to return the country to peace and order once again".

A film poster in a burned out building in Bangkok on 20/5/2010

But not everyone is convinced. Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra said: "We can immediately fix the roads but we do not know how long it will take to fix the wounded hearts and minds".

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In pictures: Burned-out Bangkok

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