The 111 call for all sides to abide by the outcome

The key figures among the 111 include Chidchai Vanasatidya, Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, Chaturon Chaisang, Pongthep Thepkanchana, Phrommin Lertsuridej and Phumthum Wechayachai.

"Even though we are banned from the electoral process, we are concerned about the fate of the country and want democracy to thrive," Chidchai said.

Sudarat said the 111 launched a website, WWW.secondclass111.com, featuring views on how to overcome the turmoil.

She said the balloting outcome would reflect the people's judgement, hence it should be respected without any interferences.

Chaturon said regardless of the outcome, the 111 would not initiate a move to seek amnesty but allow elected lawmakers to decide on the issed as deemed necessary.

He also said the People Power Party would not try to disrupt the transition of power if its rivals secure victory.

In a related development, lawmaker Prasong Soonsiri voiced concern about the eruption of street protests because rival parties might not concede defeat.

"The voting outcome means one camp will be pleased but the other camp displeased," he said.

He urged authorities to reason with rival parties to abide by the outcome. He said the military had learned its lesson from the September 19 coup although it was obliged to safeguard the national security should the protests spiral out of control.

The Nation