Temporary Truce Agreed to in Thailand

Moods in Thailand turned celebratory on Tuesday as the government ordered police forces to stand down in Bangkok.

The police had been protecting government buildings from protesters, who are demanding that the prime minister resign.

They allowed the protesters to enter the compounds after a truce agreement was reached.

Both sides agreed that there should be peace and celebration, not struggle, during the next few days which are mean to celebrate the king's birthday.

However, opposition leaders do promise that protests will resume, after the celebrations.