The Thai prime minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, says order has been restored, two days after the army moved in to clear anti-government protesters who took over part of the commercial centre of Bangkok.
But in a televised address to the nation, he made no mention of new elections, one of the protesters' key demands.
Mr Abhisit said huge challenges remained, especially overcoming the country's divisions.
Intense street fighting and widespread arson attacks followed the army's intervention on Wednesday.
At least 15 people were killed.
The BBC's Lucy Williamson visited the residential area of Bongkai, just five minutes away from the main protest site. Link
