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BANGKOK — Hopes for a swift, peaceful resolution to Thailand’s political crisis were dashed Saturday when the prime minister rejected a compromise proposal for dissolving parliament in 30 days and protesters hit back by withdrawing from negotiations.
The breakdown of talks heightened fears of a new confrontation between security forces and the red-shirted protesters who have virtually shut down central Bangkok.
“If you’re going to hand us an ultimatum, 30 days or nothing, this is not negotiating,” said Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva. He said he feared the opposition demands would only grow if the government capitulated.
