An air of celebration on the lawn of Thailand's Government House as police are ordered to stand down after days of violent protests calling for new leadership.

Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra wants to give peace a chance,

(SOUNDBITE) (Thai) THAI PRIME MINISTER YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA SAYING:

"Even though the situation has not returned to normal, the situation is easing so far. The government has urged police and military officers to respond without violence."

As the country prepares to celebrate the King's birthday she calls for talks.

(SOUNDBITE) (Thai) THAI PRIME MINISTER YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA SAYING:

"I would like to ask all academics, businessmen and all people including the protesters to take part in brainstorming to find the answer. The solution will reform the country under His Majesty the King."

But some say the protests are not over.

(SOUNDBITE) (Thai) UNIDENTIFIED PROTESTER SAYING:

"It's not over yet. This is just part o