BANGKOK: Thailand’s prime minister said Saturday that while she sees no quick end to her country’s deep political impasse, her government is willing to negotiate with opponents to end the crisis.

Speaking in an interview with a small group of foreign journalists, Yingluck Shinawatra said, “Our door is still open” to dialogue.

Thailand has been hit repeatedly by major bouts of political turmoil since the army overthrew then-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Yingluck’s older brother, in a 2006 coup.

In the latest unrest, at least five people died and at least 289 more were injured this month before the violence eased last week ahead of birthday celebrations to honor King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who turned 86 on Thursday.

Protesters led by former lawmaker Suthep Thaugsuban have vowed to overthrow Yingluck’s government.