Pro-government rally held in Bangkok

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Source: CCTV.com | 12-01-2008 09:12

Thousands of government supporters gathered in Bangkok on Sunday, for a rally to denounce the opposition and show support for Prime Minister, Somchai Wongsawat.

Thousands of pro-government supporters rally in Bangkok  November 30, 2008. Thai police on Sunday ordered thousands of anti-government protesters who have laid siege to the  city's airports to disperse, banning gatherings of more  than five people and warning offenders would be jailed or fined. The stakes rose as thousands of pro-government  supporters also rallied in the Thai capital, their first significant show of strength since the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) launched its "final battle" on Monday to unseat the government.REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang(THAILAND)

It's the first large-scale pro-government gathering since opposing crowds took over Bangkok's two airports earlier in the week. Supporters say they intend to stay at the rally point overnight to show their support for Somchai, ahead of a court ruling expected next week. The court could order the dissolution of Somchai's party, causing the government to fall.

Meanwhile, a leader of the opposition has met with Bangkok's police chief to discuss security around their rally site at Government House. The opposition agreed to hold joint patrols in the area, mixing its own security guards with the police.

Editor:Xiong Qu