The caretaker government has lifted the 12-day state of emergency in Bangkok, effective immediately.
Temporary prime minister Somchai Wongsawat make the announcement on Sunday morning, with Army chief Gen Anupong Paojinda and police chief Pol Gen Patcharawat Wongsuwan, the co-commanders of security forces during the brief emergency.
The press conference was held at the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters.
Mr Somchai, who currently is the favourite to be named as permanent prime minister by parliament on Wednesday, said he would like all sides to reconcile as a present for His Majesty the King.
He called on the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) to stop protesting at Government House because the government is concerned for the demonstrators. The PAD earlier rejected all calls to stop their protest and occupation of Government House.
According to the caretaker premier, the emergency decree in Bangkok has created a negative image, with the House of Representatives scheduled to vote for a new prime minister this week.
Mr Somchai refused to rule out using the emergency decree again if necessary.
On Sept 2, then-premier Samak Sundaravej declared a state of emergency in the capital region, following violent clashes between the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) and the United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD), resulting in the death of a government supporter and dozens of injuries.
The decision to lift the emergency was made at a Saturday night meeting between Mr Somchai and Army chief Gen Anupong.
They agreed the state of emergency was merely damaging the country, and the political situation was under control.
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