Thai PM says House dissolution in March or April

BANGKOK, Dec 10 — Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Friday he could dissolve the House of Representatives either in March or April, and call for a fresh general election if peace prevails in Thailand, the economy improves and, most importantly, election rules are acceptable to every concerned party.

Mr Abhisit told journalists as Thailand is celebrating its Constitution Day on Friday that he is prepared to dissolve the House after the amending of the Constitution is completed.

The House could be dissolved either in March or April, Mr Abhisit said, adding that he would also observe situation in the country after the emergency decree is lifted in Bangkok and other provinces, most likely before the year-end, as a New Year gift for people.

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