New Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Wednesday his Cabinet would tackle the country’s political and economic woes.

Bangkok was effectively cut off this week as the city’s second airport was closed after it was stormed by anti-government protesters.

Thai protesters prepared to end their three-month occupation of the prime minister’s office on Monday to consolidate their grip on the main airport.

Protests in Bangkok are dominated by the baleful influence of the former prime minister.