[Update for this file is halted as we switch to monitoring political development regarding Thaksin's crisis in this story.]

2:15 pm: Thaksin visits revered monk Luanpor Khoon at Jindaworawiharn Temple in Nakhon Ratchasima's Muang district. The monks gives him moral support, saying what Thaksin has been doing is "already good".

2:10 pm: Nation News Agency reports that a group of doctors from Ramathibodi Hospital will gather in front their hospital at 4 pm and will move to join the anti-Thaksin rally in front of Government House.

12:49 pm: Manager Online reports quoting Somchai Jitsuchon, director of Thailand Development Research Institute, as recommending Thaksin to have a political break. Somchai says if Thaksin resumes the prime minister post after the April 2 election, he will not have full mandate and it could affect the country's economy. But if Thaksin skips politics for now, the next government could continue Thai Rak Thai's economic policies.

12:27 pm: Announcer Samran Yodphet tells the crowds that the stage at the Misakawan Intersection will be relocated to the side near the Civil Service Commission head office to make way for a royal motorcade, which will pass through the area at 5 pm.

12.15 pm: Highway police commander Pol Maj Gen Suwira Songmetta says he has instructed his subordinates to stop a procession of homemade tractors from entering Bangkok. The tractors are transporting some 2,000 villagers, who support Thaksin. Suwira says he does not want to see a confrontation between the supporters and protesters.

11:04 am: Nation News Agency reports that Deputy Prime Minister Wssanu Krea-ngam said Thaksin could resign even he is a caretaker prime minister. Wissanu said if the laws are considered carefully, "it will be clear that everything is possible. If he wants to resign, it can be done".

10:35 am: Announcer Samran Yodphet tells the crowd that Thaksin appears to soften his stand. He quotes Thaksin as saying that the call for him to make a political break is "an interesting proposal" but he would have to consider it thoroughly. "We may have good news tomorrow or day after tomorrow," Samran tells the protesters.

10:12 am: Chalad Vorachat, an activist, files complaints with the EC against the Democrat, Chat Thai and Mahachon, asking it to dissolve the three parties on allegations that they had attempted to topple democratic regime.

10:01 am: Manager Online reports quoting Thaksin as saying that he will definitely return to work at Government House despite the on-going protest. He says he is quoted as saying that he will be willing to step down if someone can do better as the prime minister. "I feel tired and old," Manager Online quotes him as sasying.

10:00 am: Chidchai calls a meeting of security agencies to assess the situation and prepare measures to deal with protesters.

9:30 am: Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Chidchai Vanasatidya says the media should say whether the protesters are infringing on other peoples' rights by laying siege around Government House.

"If the protesters continue besieging Government House nonstop, the people will decide whether the protesters are affecting other people's rights or not. The media will have to say this out," Chidchai says.

9:00 am: Phra Photirak, leader of the Santi Asoke sect, leads the pray at the rally site.

8:24 am: Two announcers who are holding a talk show on the main stage says the sun is getting hotter so the demonstrators have to be patient.

8:15 am: Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gives an interview in Buri Ram that he went into bed at 10 pm and he did not sleepwalk out of his bed to undergo a witchdoctor rite.

More people start arriving at the rally site in front of Government House. There are about over 1,000 of them gathering there.

7:56 am: PM's Office Minister Newin Chidchob gives a live phone interview on Channel 3 denying Thaksin went to Buri Ram for a witchdoctor rite for blessing Thaksin's fate.

7:50 am: Chamlong Srimuang, one of the five decision makers of the PAD, gives an interview to reporters. He insists the rally will continue until Thaksin steps down.

7:38 am: Santi Asoke Buddhist sect's monks walk in line in solemn manner to receive alms from demonstrators.

7:30 am: Manager Online reports quoting Parinya Nakchattree, a member of the Election Commission, as saying that the EC is willing to postpone the election day and allow political parties reapply for the election.

Thaksin has breakfast at Newin's house in Buri Ram after staying overnight there.

7:14 am: An announcer reads a note from a protester, called Saneh, saying he has taken shower for three days and his money is running out so he has to return home in Prachin Buri. "But I will be back," the note says.

7:01 am: Announcers tell the crowd that they will have to leave part of the Rajdamnone Avenue at noon to make way for a royal motorcade to pass through.

6:58 am: Hundreds of protesters still sit in front of the main stage at the Misakawan Intersection. Several shout "yes" when two announcers, who are holding a talk show on the stage, ask if they will continue to protest there. Some shout they have been camping at Sanam Luang for several days.

12:04 am: Two senators - Karun Sai-ngarm and Pichet Phattanachote lead the protesters to curse Thaksin in response to a superstitious rite they says Thaksin is having a Cambodian witchdoctor perform in Buri Ram.

Karun asks the crowd to put Thaksin's photos or name under women's crotch and curse him three times.

Karun asks women to stand up for putting Thaksin's name and photos under their legs. Karun and Pichet lead the crowd to curse Thaksin three times.

They ask the crowd to curse Thaksin to leave office, and flee Thailand to Singapore.

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