Thai PM : Did not expect protesters would use weapons . Updated at 1.29pm BST 11.15am BST Government urged to lift state of emergency , acknowledge deaths of protesters . Country gripped by tension after weeks-long political standoff .
Thai PM : Did not expect protesters would use weapons . PM rejects call from anti-government protesters to dissolve parliament . Government urged to lift state of emergency , acknowledge deaths of protesters . Country gripped by tension after weeks-long political standoff .