Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej said he has ordered the arrest of five leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) that led protesters to lay siege on Government House and government ministries Tuesday morning.

He also confirmed at a televised press conference for foreign media that about 85 people, accused of seizing control of the state-run National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT) television station were detained this morning.

Meanwhile, deputy police spokesman Surapon Thuanthong said police will ask for approval of arrest warrants for the PAD core leaders on Wednesday.

He added that police have gathered evidence against them since May 25.

The army will not get involved in the situation, he insisted. He was speaking after the protesters stormed into National Broadcasting Television office on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road on Tuesday morning.

GAME OVER FOR PAD!!!