BANGKOK, March 7 — Police early Monday morning dismantled a tent erected by the Thai Patriots Network blocking a traffic lane near Government House at Chamaimaruchet Bridge, amid some resistance from the protesters.

Ten companies of police in riot gear, at about 5.30am pulled down one tent behind the Thai Patriots Network stage, as protesters tried to obstruct the police attempt, but the ‘patriots’ finally conceded to the police force.

Metropolitan Police Division 1 Chief Pol Maj Gen Wichai Sangprapai who led the operation told the protesters that only one tent would be pulled down to open the traffic lane for officials to enter and exit Government House at Gates Number 1 and 2.

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