Anti-government protesters in Thailand have crossed heavily fortified barriers and reached the gates of the prime minister's office without resistance from the police. On Tuesday, hundreds of protesters poured onto the lawn of Government House in Bangkok, waving Thai flags and blowing whistles. The surprise development eased the tensions in the Thai capital following three days of clashes between the security forces and demonstrators who seek to overthrow Yingluck Shinawatra, the Thai prime minister.

We ask what role will the country's army and monarchy play in resolving the ongoing political crisis. Inside Story presenter Divya Gopalan discusses with guests: Sean Boonpracong, National security adviser and former international spokesperson for the Red Shirts; Tim Forsyth, specialist in Southeast Asia at the Development Studies Institute, London School of Economics; and Anik Amaranand, member of Thai parliament.