PM pledges not to use force to disperse PAD crowds

Samak thanked the Civil Court to have issued the injunction ordering protesters to vacate the compound on Wednesday, saying the court has given the government "a sword" and that authorities would enforce the court order with care.

He said he had already given the green light for police to evict the crowds but changed his mind because he did not want violence to erupt.

He said he wanted the PAD leaders to surrender themselves instead of facing their arrests. He said there was still time to settle the confrontation in a peaceful manner.

He also praised Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva for adopting an appropriate stand to help resolve the situation.