In pictures: Bangkok blockade

Tensions are simmering as the occupation of the Thai capital's two main airports continues.

The protesters, who want the government to resign, have occupied both the international and domestic airports, forcing the cancellation of all flights.

They say that they will not leave until their demands are met - and have brought in food and supplies to make themselves comfortable.

The stand-off is raising fears of clashes between pro- and anti-government factions. Early on Sunday, about 50 protesters were hurt in a grenade attack attributed to government supporters.

Sunday also saw thousands of pro-government demonstrators hold their first rally in the capital since the blockade began.

Tens of thousands of travellers are stuck in the Thai capital. Flights are leaving from airports outside Bangkok, but supply cannot meet demand.

But there was good news for a group of Thai Muslims, who were due to set off for their Haj pilgrimage from U-Tapao air base south of Bangkok.

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