Empty planes allowed to leave Bangkok

About 40 empty planes have flown out of Bangkok's international airport after authorities reached a deal with protesters camped there for seven days. Thousands of travellers have been stranded since anti-government groups took over two airports last week. The deal allows a total of 88 planes to be flown out to other Thai airports, where it is hoped they can evacuate some of the blockaded tourists. The crisis has economically damaged the country since it intensified last week.