Unknown number of policemen equipped with M-16 assault rifles yesterday
evening were deployed to Bangkok Suvarnahbhumi International Airport which was
seized by the anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy.
Outside the Don Muang airport, armored military vehicles were also deployed.
The PAD stages at both the airports are distributing medical equipment and
tear gas masks.
Minutes before, the Metropolitan Police Bureau issued its first emergency
statement, asking protesters to leave the Don Mueang Airport immediately.
Meanwhile, Sondhi Limthongkul, core leader of the PAD, told protesters the
PAD would never give in and negotiate with the police to move protesters out of
the Suvarnabhumi International Airport and the Don Mueang Airport.
"PAD leaders will never negotiate with the police," Sondhi told the crowd at
the government House.
