Arrest warrants tipped for airport siege

More than 300 witnesses had been questioned and police had completed 70 per cent of their inquiries, he said.

Police would issue arrest warrants for those involved. Whether leaders of the protest group would face arrest warrants or not would depend on evidence such as video clips and pictures from the media, Jongrak said.

He said police faced no political interference and pressure in their investigation and would handle the case without discrimination or political bias.

Parties that suffered losses or damage from the airport siege include the Airports Authority of Thailand, which has sought compensation for an alleged Bt18 billion in losses, plus Thai Airways International, which has sought Bt30 million in compensation for damages, he said.

Police have already taken legal action against the nine PAD leaders for occupying Government House.

Investigation files on the case were handed to public prosecutors for consider indicting the PAD leaders for inciting unrest, commit offences with intent to change the government, break the law, racketeering.

Police earlier dropped charges of treason against the PAD leaders following an Appeal Court order.

Police are also working on a case involving the shooting of M79 bombs into Government house when the PAD were camped inside.