Thailand: Police 'won't use force' to remove airport protesters

Thailand’s government backed off today from its threat to forcibly remove protesters occupying Bangkok’s two airports, dashing hopes of quick resolution to a stand-off that has stranded thousands of travellers.

Government spokesman Nattawut Sai-Kau said police would avoid violence and attempt to negotiate with the protesters of the People’s Alliance for Democracy, which has been campaigning for months to oust the government.