Asia-Pacific

Thaigroup not decided how to respond to reconciliation roadmap

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-05-04 14:03

BANGKOK - The Thai anti-government protestor group announced by mid-Tuesday that the group has not yet decided how to respond to the Prime Minister's reconciliation roadmap, the Thai News Agency reported.

After the prime minister's roadmap was announced, it is also essential for the anti-government group to ensure that the coalition parties agree with the premier's roadmap, core leaders said.

The Thai government is ready to hold a new general election on November 14 if conditions are met, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva addressed the nation during a live television program on Monday night.

"I think that if the reconciliation process (is accepted by all sides) and the situation returns to normal, the election will be held on November 14, a goal that the government is ready to achieve," Abhisit said.

It is the first time that Abhisit announced a clear date for a fresh election since the protestors, also known as the "red- shirts" began holding a mass rally in Bangkok on March 12.

It is expected that Abhisit may dissolve the House in late August or early September.

According to the constitution, a general election must be held within 60 days after the prime minister announces the dissolution of the House of Representatives.