Another co-leader of the Red Shirts , Veera Muskapong , met with foreign diplomats Friday and told them he might meet with the government if it meets certain conditions . 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 . 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 .