PM vows not to condone coup; willing to step down

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Thursday pledged to overcome the political volatility, to rein in the situation through security measures and not to allow a coup under any circumstances.

"I am not trying to cling to power as I am willing to resign or dissolve the House if this can be a solution but I will not allow a coup to happen," he said.

Abhisit was speaking at the House session to reply to an urgent motion on political volatility.

The government will uphold the constitutional right to a peaceful and unarmed assembly, the prime minister said, explaining security measures have been designed to keep peace and deter protesters from crossing the legal limits.

The Nation