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Peace first, poll later: Thai PM

Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Sunday that new elections can be considered only after violence and protests by anti-government activists end completely, after two months of turmoil left at least 85 people dead and deeply divided the country.

Updated on: May 24, 2010, 01:49:28 IST
AP | By , Bangkok
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Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Sunday that new elections can be considered only after violence and protests by anti-government activists end completely, after two months of turmoil left at least 85 people dead and deeply divided the country.

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"It is now entirely up to me to see when is the most appropriate time to hold the election," Vejjajiva said in his weekly television talk show.

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