He told 1,000 government supporters in Ubon Ratchathani that if Thai Rak Thai wins the poll, it would invite academics to help amend all the laws to improve human rights and would amend the Constitution to pave the way for political reform.

"We will seize the chance [offered by] the Democrats not running in the election, otherwise law amendments will be stalled by their walkouts," he said.

Thaksin, who has been working in both rain and harsh sun on the campaign trail, has a heavy cold.

No matter what happens, the government would push for the April 2 general election, he said, and if there was a political accident, his party had already prepared a way out.

Thai Rak Thai would continue its work to eradicate poverty from Thailand within three years, he said, promising that all people would have houses, land and education.

Several party leaders joined Thaksin in Ubon Ratchathani, including PM's Office Minister Newin Chidchob and Natural Resources and Environment Minister Yongyuth Tiyapairat.

Spokesman Surapong Suebwonglee said the government had asked its supporters on the way to Bangkok from the Northeast not to go to Sanam Luang to prevent clashes with the anti-Thaksin mob.The government's supporters are expected to reach Bangkok on Friday.

The PM stressed that officials would make sure that the rally does not disrupt traffic and would not to use force against protesters. The government would not issue a state of emergency, Surapong said.