Day 3 Reds March on Bangkok

Prime Minister Abhisit announces he won't resign

Day 3. Sunday March 14, 2010. With 120,000 protesters (police estimate) at the rally site in Bangkok, the red shirts gave an ultimatum to the government to resign and call new elections within 24 hours. It is not clear why they think that they are in a position to enforce an ultimatum, and a current public opinion poll found that more than half, 57 per cent, believe that the red shirt rally is not a true democratic expression, as it is being held to benefit one person (Thaksin) and is considered as a political game to stir up the government. On Sunday, most parts of Bangkok, including my neighbourhood, were calm and unaffected by the protest. On Monday, the protesters are going to move to the 11th Infantry Regiment Headquarters where PM Abhisit is ensconced with army and security personnel, a move which is sure to disrupt commuter traffic.