Confrontation expected on Friday
A confrontation between security officials and the People's Alliance for Democracy is expected on Friday as police have been instructed not to let the protesters pass the Makkhawan bridge to the Government House.
Police chief Pol General Patcharawat Wongsuwan said Wednesday Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej instructed police to increase security force to guard the Government House.
"They will not be allowed to come from Makkhawan bridge and we will prevent them from coming to the Government House in other directions,'' he said.
He said Samak had consulted with Army Chief General Anupong Paochinda but refused to elaborate if the military would deploy its force to support police.
He said police would ensure that there would not be violence but if the situation turns violent, police would decide how to deal with the situation.
He said police would not use force against the protesters and expressed confidence that the police could control the situation. "We will increase the number of police to handle the situation,'' he said.
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