Thai PM says military is neutral in political crisis


  • World
  • Monday, 02 Dec 2013

Thailand's Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra speaks during a news conference at the Government House in Bangkok November 28, 2013. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said the military was neutral in the current political crisis and that she would "open every door" to pursue talks with protesters who are trying to topple her government.

"The military has positioned itself as neutral and it wants to see a peaceful way out," Yingluck said at a televised news conference on Monday, adding that police would not use force against the protesters in the streets of Bangkok.

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