Pictures: Thai protesters leave

Anti-government protesters leave Bangkok's main airports after an eight-day siege that paralysed the Thai government and tourism.

Leaders of anti-government protesters declared victory after a court verdict banned Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat from politics.

Although yellow-clad protesters packed up their belongings and headed home, analysts say that political divisions which caused the protests remain.

As the protest ended, the first flight landed at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport from the southern resort island of Phuket.

More than 300 passengers arrived from Phuket at Suvarnabhumi airport but international flights will not resume until Thursday.

Although government protesters have vacated Bangkok's airports, 300,000 tourists remain stranded.

The airport closures have cost the economy huge amounts in lost revenues and tourism chiefs fear Thailand's reputation as a holiday destination will suffer.

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