Tension was high at the spot at around 9:20 am as riot police formed lines about 100 metres from the demonstrators. 
	Police negotiators failed to convince the demonstrators to clear the road. 
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Suthep sits with protesters in front of Education Ministry facing riot police

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Suthep sits with protesters in front of Education Ministry facing riot police

Suthep Thaugsuban and other leading members of the People's Democratic Reform Committee sat with protesters on Rajdamnoen Road in front of the Education Ministry facing riot police.

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