BANGKOK, Thailand (CNN) -- Thailand's prime minister said Monday that troops were near to bringing to an end to days of protests that have left at least 70 people injured and transformed parts Bangkok into a battle zone.
Abhisit Vejjajiva told CNN that authorities would finish breaking up anti-government demonstrations later Monday, a day after intensifying violence saw troops open fire and protesters drive buses into police lines.
"We think that by this evening we should be able to contain a lot of activities so that the main focus will be the remaining protests around Government House," Abhisit said.
"We will try to disperse these and I will make sure that everyone is given justice."
His comments came amid reports that at least one person had been killed in the protests. AFP quoted officials saying the dead man was a resident who had clashed with anti-government protesters outside Government House.
"We think that by this evening we should be able to contain a lot of activities so that the main focus will be the remaining protests around Government House," Abhisit said.
"We will try to disperse these and I will make sure that everyone is given justice."
His comments came amid reports that at least one person had been killed in the protests. AFP quoted officials saying the dead man was a resident who had clashed with anti-government protesters outside Government House.
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