Speaking on a nationally-broadcast channel at 2:50 p.m., he said the government has offered condolences to families, who have lost their beloved persons during the Saturday clashes.

Panithan said the troops have been pulled out of the Rajdamnoen Road nearby the "red-shirts" rally site and have returned to their barracks.

Meanwhile, involved Army agencies are going to check their arsenal for an exact number of weapons seized by the "red-shirts" during the clashes.

Also, the government has ensured transparent investigations into the killings of both troops and"red-shirts" protestors, Panithan said.

The government by the afternoon of April 11 is expected to finish establishment of an independent committee to perform autopsy on those killed in the clashes the day before.

21 people lost their lives during the clashes between the "red-shirts" and security personnel, said the Erawan (Bangkok Emergency Medical Service Center).

The government has ensured that transparency, rule of law, public safety, and human rights will be factored in as the government is going to ease the political tension and restore normalcy quickly, said Panithan.

The Thai government has advised the general public to stay away from the rally sites, the acting government spokesman said.