A Thai anti-government protester is shot dead and four others injured in an attack on their camp.<br/> <br />The unknown assailant opened fire on the sleeping protesters -- hundreds are camping out around Government House in a bid to force the prime minister from power and weaken the influence of her brother.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Thai) UNIDENTIFIED 18-YEAR-OLD PROTESTER FROM CHUMPORN PROVINCE SAYING:<br/> <br />"I was sleeping and then I heard several gunshots. I was surprised, then I grabbed the police shield for protection."<br/> <br />The fatal shooting comes two days after a violent clash between police and protesters seeking to stop snap elections left two dead.<br/> <br />The Election Commission has also asked the February 2 polls to be postponed.<br/> <br />But the government is pushing ahead and the Deputy Prime Minister has asked the military to protect election candidates and voters.<br/> <br />The military has not publicly responded to the request.<br/> <br />But Thailand's powerful army chief refused to rule o
