Thai PM declares public holiday to cope with protest

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Source: CCTV.com | 04-10-2009 13:44

The Thai prime minister has declared today a public holiday to help the government cope with the political protests.

In a televised address to the nation on Thursday, Abhisit Vejjajiva said he would not give in to demands to step down made by thousands of supporters of ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra.

Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, center, is questioned by reporters as he arrives at parliament in Bangkok, Thailand Tuesday, April 7, 2009.(AP Photo)

Abhisit Vejjajiva, Thai Prime Minister, said, "I believe dissolving parliament under current circumstances is highly inappropriate as it is unlikely to lead to an election that helps promote a democratic image."

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