Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej has decided to hold a referendum to defuse the political crisis paralyzing the country.
Thais will be called to vote to support the government in power or will choose to vote in favor of the PSA, the anti-government demonstrators in Bangkok for 10 days.
Here is what the Prime Minister said: "The campaign will last one month and both sides will make the campaign they want."
For his part, Parnthep Pourpongpan, spokesman for the CSA said: "The referendum will not solve anything. This is a government tactic to buy time and prolong its survival."
It has been ten days since the coalition PAD claims the departure of Prime Minister but he refuses to resign. Here's what he said: " I'm not going to abandon ship and I will assume the responsibility of the crew "then he added:" I will not resign. I have to protect democracy. "
Samak Sundaravej declared a state of emergency after clashes between his supporters and members of the PAD anti-government. Many people fear that the conflict escalates. Violent confrontations between supporters of Prime Minister and the CSA have already killed one person and injured hundreds.
The army has in turn refused to use force against PAD protesters, saying it would only worsen the situation.
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