April 1, 2009
Bangkok (Own Source) – The government is ready to hold talks with fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra in a hope to end a week-long rally at the Government House.
Deputy PM Suthep Thaugsuban is optimistic that the red shirts will stop their protest after the court’s injunction.
"I am ready to open talks with Thaksin as he's the real protest leader and decision-maker," Suthep said. "I will wait for his reaction this evening."
Suthep said the government was ready to negotiate with Thaksin anywhere to bring peace back to the country, according to AFP.
He admitted that some of Thaksin’s demands are not possible.
About 2,000 Thaksin supporters who have camped outside the Government House vowed to make an aggressive movement against the Abhisit government.
Thaksin, who is on the run due to several legal charges, keeps making his phone-ins to urge the red supporters to rise up against the government, accusing notable figures as well as the invisible hand of causing his misfortune.
