Northern residents glued to TV updates about Tribunal's ruling

Residents in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai were glued to TV news updates about the Constitution Tribunal's ruling on Monday.

These two northern provinces are known as the stronghold of Thai Rak Thai, which was founded by ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra.

Chaing Mai coffee shops were crowded since early morning as anxious people gathered and debated about the political situation.

The Nation