PM Somchai to talk about violent crackdown tonight

Somchai who took office about three weeks ago will also outline how his government will handle the situation.

Government spokesman Nattawut Saikoe said the special programme will be held on state-run NBT station at 8.30pm.

The spokesman reiterated that PM will not definitely announce his resignation.

PM Somchai on Saturday had said that he'll consider pros and cons of all available alternatives which included resignation and dissolution of the House of Representatives, in the wake of last week's violent crackdown on protesters.

"I'm not attached to the idea of being prime minister," he told reporters during an interview at his residence.

When asked if he would resign or dissolve the House, the premier said: "It's an issue that I must consider, what's best in both the short and long term.

"I have to study the pros and cons of each scenario, such as dissolving the House or resignation," he said.

His statements sparked speculations that he may resign or dissolve the House.