All's quiet ... for the time being
Thai protesters have called a truce for King Bhumibol's 86th birthday. For now, at least, the capital city Bangkok is quiet.
Bangkok cools down
Several days of violence, which resulted in the death of five people and hundreds injured, ended ahead of King Bhumibol's 86th birthday on December 5.
Victory!
Here, protesters dance on the streets. They see the truce as a victory.
Spick and span
Instead of fighting, the city started literally cleaning up its act in preparation for the Thai king's birthday.
Guards down
Anti-government demonstrators pose for pictures around barbed wires that are being removed.
Time for a breather
Police can finally rest after being on the edge for weeks.
The will to fight
The protesters say they stopped fighting only out of consideration for the king.
Violence cools
A demonstrator checks a police vehicle burnt at the beginning of the week of King Bhumibol's birthday.
Open-door policy
The police headquarters, a major flashpoint during the anti-government protests, is now calm. The riot police opened the doors to protestors.