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Thousands of stranded tourists will be able to leave Thailand after anti-government protesters agreed to end their airport demonstrations. The protesters, who where unhappy with the government in Thailand, took control of the airports in Bangkok more than a week ago. They said they wouldn't leave until the government resigned. But now a court has ruled the Prime Minister must step down, and his party must break up. Pictures: Sonali's journey back from Bangkok The court found Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat's People Power Party (PPP), and two other parties, guilty of buying votes, which meant the election wasn't fair. Planes at Bangkok airport in Thailand The ruling comes after months of protests led by the anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD), who had taken control of the airports. They had vowed to continue their protests until the entire government stepped down. Passenger flights from the main international airport are expected to start from the 4 December.