PM urges protesters to vacate Government House

Somchai reiterated that his coalition government is prepared to hold talks with the People's Alliance for Democracy, who have led the protests and occupations of the the Government House for nearly three months.

"Don't forget that Government House is a national treasure, and is built from the peoples' taxes."

 "It will take a long time and a lot of money to repair Government House after the protesters leave the premises for the sake of the country,"  the premier said.

Somchai who is appointed as prime minister in September has not yet been able to work in the Government House. His government has to move the office to Don Muang airport.

Somchai said that a group of well-intentioned persons is prepared to act as middlemen to negotiate with the PAD, and that he agreed with the idea.

He stressed that building reconciliation among the people is his government's policy. He said it needed time" to solve problems.