Thai rivals explain their positions
Spokesmen for Thai government and protesters speak to Al Jazeera.

Published On 18 May 2010
Panitan Wattanayagorn, a spokesman for the Thai government, tells Al Jazeera what security forces are trying to achieve in Bangkok.
Sean Boonpracong, a spokesman for the red shirt protesters, explains why the anti-government movement has asked the United Nations to get involved.
Source: Al Jazeera