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Thai leader rejects election call Thai leader rejects election call
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Thai Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat has rejected calls by the country's military chief to stand down.Thai Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat has rejected calls by the country's military chief to stand down.
Army leader Gen Anupong Paochinda had asked him to call snap elections to end months of political deadlock.Army leader Gen Anupong Paochinda had asked him to call snap elections to end months of political deadlock.
But Mr Somchai said his government was legitimate and that he would continue to work for the country.But Mr Somchai said his government was legitimate and that he would continue to work for the country.
The actions of protesters who have occupied Bangkok's main airport and forced its closure were illegal, the prime minister said.The actions of protesters who have occupied Bangkok's main airport and forced its closure were illegal, the prime minister said.
The protesters, who belong to the People's Alliance for Democracy, have been calling on the government to step down since May. "I reassure the people that this government, which is legitimate and came from elections, will keep functioning until the end," Mr Somchai said in a televised address.
Thailand has been in a state of political stalemate since former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was ousted in a military coup in 2006.Thailand has been in a state of political stalemate since former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was ousted in a military coup in 2006.
Fresh elections at the end of 2007 failed to resolve the crisis, when a party made up of former allies of Mr Thaksin returned to power.Fresh elections at the end of 2007 failed to resolve the crisis, when a party made up of former allies of Mr Thaksin returned to power.
The protesters, who belong to the People's Alliance for Democracy, have been calling on the government to step down since May.
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