Thailand’s anti-government ‘Red Shirts’ have ended their street protest campaign as leaders surrendered to police after a military offensive against their rally base.

Grenades exploded nearby as the leaders announced their decision this afternoon.

At least four Red Shirt leaders turned themselves in, after an overwhelming operation by troops who punched through the barricades of their camp in Bangkok’s shopping district, which they have occupied for six weeks.

They were led away by police in central Bangkok.

The Sydney Morning Herald