Mr. Abhisit said the plan included protection of the monarchy, amendments to the constitution, an independent committee to investigate violence that killed 27 people and wounded several hundred other people - both civilian and military.
But growing acts of civil disobedience, including the uncovering of weapons held by Red Shirt supporters, raised fears a government crackdown on the demonstrators could lead to further bloodshed. Mr. Abhisit told journalists the government is determined to clear the protest area in the days ahead.
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