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Thai army 'won't use force'
02/09/2008 14:12 - (SA)
Bangkok - Thailand's powerful army chief vowed on Tuesday the military would try to negotiate a peaceful end to anti-government protests and would not use force against activists besieging the premier's office.
"Our methods will be to improve understanding among Thais and make everyone aware that there can still be a peaceful solution through negotiations," General Anupong Paojinda told reporters.
He said soldiers deployed to the protest site around the Government House complex would not carry firearms, but would have shields, batons, teargas and water cannons to prevent further clashes between supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej.
"I can ensure every person in the press that police and the Thai military will not use violence to any civilian by any means," Anupong said in English.
One person was killed and dozens were injured during the night as a week of mass protests calling for Samak's resignation spilled over into bloodshed.
- AFP
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