JAKARTA, April 14 (RIA Novosti) - The situation in
Thailand's capital has normalized, and demonstrators have left
the area in front of the government building, The Nation
website reported, citing the Thai Foreign Ministry.
"The situation in Bangkok has normalized, the government
will continue to make steps to ensure security in the country,"
the ministry said.
Bangkok was hit by mass protests by the opposition
demanding that Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva step down.
Exiled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, whose
supporters have been rallying against the government, said
Monday that several demonstrators were killed in the military's
crackdown on protests.
Protests in Thailand started in March after the government
allocated 9 million low-paid Thai workers assistance worth $55
each to stimulate the economy. Protesters called the aid
"bribery," accusing Cabinet ministers of coming to power
illegally and demanding that Vejjajiva step down.
Over 100 people were injured in the protests.
On April 10, an ASEAN summit, due in Pattaya, was
postponed over mass demonstrations.
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