Thai protesters besiege Government House

Source: Xinhua | December 9, 2013, Monday |

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Thailand's anti-government protesters have besieged the Government House this morning, waiting for the main procession led by former deputy prime minister Suthep Thaugsuban.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra announced in a televised speech the dissolution of the House of Representatives, which is now awaiting royal approval.

Barricades have been erected outside the Government House and so far no confrontation has occurred between the police and protesters.

It is reported that opposition Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva also joined the march.

The government has decided to drop the plan to invite foreign diplomats to observe the situation at the Government House.

Last Friday, Suthep called on people from across the nation to join the massive rally on Monday, which he said would be "the final showdown with the government."

The protesters, who have been united as the "People's Democratic Reform Committee," rejected the House dissolution which would pave way for a fresh general election. They demanded Yingluck to step down and hand power to a "people's council."

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Thai protesters besiege Government House

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