VOICED : Thai anti government protesters ready to

In Bangkok, hospital castoffs are being repurposed into bulletproof vests for protesters who plan to shut down the city. They demand the resignation of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and the end of her brother Taksin's influence. Protesters aim to block major intersections and cut power to key offices. Medical teams are ready to treat tear gas injuries with saline and Thai herbs. Police, equipped with rubber bullets and protective gear, plan to negotiate first. The shutdown's duration is uncertain, but protesters are prepared for a long sit-in to block the February elections.

What methods are the protesters using to treat tear gas injuries?

What is the police's stance on dealing with the protests and potential violence?