Thai demonstrators urge negotiations with government

Dozens of anti-violence demonstrators marched in Bangkok, urging the red-shirt protestors and the government to start negotiations.

Wearing white shirts printed with the words "peace" and "patience" in Thai, they urged others to join them.

Although the anti-government rally has so far been orderly, these anti-violence advocates hope the government and protesters avoid confrontations that could lead to potential violence.

The supporters of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra have vowed to remain in the streets for at least another week and planned for a historic rally this Saturday, aimed at paralyzing the capital.

Meanwhile, Thailand's Defense Minister says the government has no plan to use force to disperse the anti-government mass rally in Bangkok and he would like to see it continue in a peaceful manner.