Thai minister says no talks until anti-govt rally ends

Thailand's government will only enter into talks brokered by the country's Senate if anti-government protesters end their rally, a cabinet minister said today.

Thailand's government will only enter into talks brokered by the country's Senate if anti-government protesters end their rally, a cabinet minister said on Tuesday.

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"The situation has escalated and become violent with armed groups and terrorists attacking the government, officers in the field and civilians," Satit Wongnongtoey said in a televised address.

"The government says we can only negotiate when the protest ends," he said.