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20:56 GMT, Sunday, 30 November 2008

In pictures: Bangkok blockade

Thai riot policemen stand guard outside Suvarnabhumi airport

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

Anti-government protesters bed down for the night at Bangkok's international airport, late on 30 November

Anti-government protesters bed down for the night at Bangkok's international airport, late on 30 November

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

Anti-government protesters sit inside Bangkok international airport

Anti-government protesters sit inside Bangkok international airport

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

Medics carry a woman protester injured in the grenade attack in Bangkok

Medics carry a woman protester injured in the grenade attack in Bangkok

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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.

Pro-government demonstrators at a rally in Bangkok on 30 November

Pro-government demonstrators at a rally in Bangkok on 30 November

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

An American tourist sleeps while waiting for a flight at Utapao military airport, south of Bangkok

An American tourist sleeps while waiting for a flight at Utapao military airport, south of Bangkok

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

Two Haj pilgrims read the Koran while they wait in Bangkok international airport

Two Haj pilgrims read the Koran while they wait in Bangkok international airport

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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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