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Key protesters need more time to disperse rally
BANGKOK, May 9 (TNA) -- Six days after Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva unveiled a five-point national reconciliation plan, designed for ending political turmoil in Thailand, a key leader of the anti-government protesters of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) said Sunday his movement still needs more time to decide when to end the demonstration.
Nattawut Saikua, a key Red Shirt leader, said the government should not pressure the UDD movement over when the protesters will disperse. The final decision on ending the protest rests with over 20 UDD leaders, who must consider the matter thoroughly.
He said the reconciliation plan not only aims at ending their demonstration or dissolving the Lower House but it must also help lead to holding elections safely.
“Some groups of people do not wish to see reconciliation in the country and (government) pressure may affect the reconciliation process,” Mr Nattawut said.
UDD protesters have been demonstrating on Bangkok's streets since March 14, demanding that Mr Abhisit dissolve the House and call fresh general elections.
Speaking about army specialist Maj-Gen Khattiya Sawasdipol, Mr Nattawut said his movement is made by the man himself and has nothing to do with the UDD.
He also said that the UDD movement is not involved with ousted premier Thaksin and that Mr Thaksin had never give opinions to the group on the national reconciliation plan.
As of Sunday afternoon, UDD protesters are still rallying at Ratchaprasong intersection, Bangkok’s prime retail business district, as some key players continued attacking the coalition government. (TNA)
Nattawut Saikua, a key Red Shirt leader, said the government should not pressure the UDD movement over when the protesters will disperse. The final decision on ending the protest rests with over 20 UDD leaders, who must consider the matter thoroughly.
He said the reconciliation plan not only aims at ending their demonstration or dissolving the Lower House but it must also help lead to holding elections safely.
“Some groups of people do not wish to see reconciliation in the country and (government) pressure may affect the reconciliation process,” Mr Nattawut said.
UDD protesters have been demonstrating on Bangkok's streets since March 14, demanding that Mr Abhisit dissolve the House and call fresh general elections.
Speaking about army specialist Maj-Gen Khattiya Sawasdipol, Mr Nattawut said his movement is made by the man himself and has nothing to do with the UDD.
He also said that the UDD movement is not involved with ousted premier Thaksin and that Mr Thaksin had never give opinions to the group on the national reconciliation plan.
As of Sunday afternoon, UDD protesters are still rallying at Ratchaprasong intersection, Bangkok’s prime retail business district, as some key players continued attacking the coalition government. (TNA)
