Thai Parliament to be dissolved...

[Badger52]

Things that make you go 'hmmmm'.
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Thailand's Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra announces dissolution of parliament, to stand in upcoming election

Thailand's Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has announced the dissolution of the country's parliament, amid ongoing anti-government protests.

Ms Yingluck says she will remain as interim prime minister ahead of an election an Election Commission official says is likely to be held on February 2.

"At this stage, when there are many people opposed to the government from many groups, the best way is to give back the power to the Thai people and hold an election," she said.

"So the Thai people will decide."

Ms Yingluck's party also says she will run in the upcoming general election.

"She will definitely run as she has worked with the party all along," the head of the ruling Puea Thai Party Jarupong Ruangsuwan said.

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[mark46th]

No mention of where the military stands on this?

[scooter]

If the Army isn't saying anything, they back it. If they did not support it, well.... the Thai's have a pretty good track record of butt-stroking politicians out of office.

[Team Sergeant]

Right on time, about every five years....... maybe we should take note!

[hoot72]

Originally Posted by Team Sergeant

Right on time, about every five years....... maybe we should take note!

I feel sorry in a way...not for the politicians or the protestors but everyday thai's who are dependent on their daily income and are living day to day to survive..the last riot in downtown Bangkok affected a whole bunch of people who lost their jobs and also had to wait for businesses to get back up again..tourism too a hit as well..

Was going out to bangkok for christmas but opted for singapore instead...lucky me..