Scores of students from Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-OK's Uthenthawai campus and Pathumwan Institute of Technology, both located near the protest venue, took to the streets and joined thousands of demonstrators gathered near the Siam Paragon shopping complex.

Student leaders from both colleges last night shared the stage to criticise the government. - The Nation.

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reveal yourselves, 'square face' writers told

The Thai Rak Thai Party plans to file a lawsuit against the songwriters who penned the song "Square Face", which criticises caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

It will also sue leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy for distributing the song, the party's deputy spokesman said yesterday.

Jatuporn Promphan called on the songwriters, who go under the pen-name "Suwaron", to reveal themselves - so the party could file a lawsuit against them.

Suwaron is thought to be a husband and wife songwriting duo. They were expected to reveal their identities last night at the demonstration in front of Siam Paragon. - The Nation.

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protest sales boost

Although some merchants doing business along Rama I Road called on rally organisers to select a new venue, other shops in Siam Square seemed to welcome the protesters. Shop owners said they appreciated the visitors and, concerned the demonstrators might get thirsty, some even offered drinking water. - The Nation.

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politics making people tense

The Mental Health Department hotline has been flooded with calls due to the political situation, department spokesman Taweesin Visanuyothin said yesterday.

He said calls to its 1323 number had increased from 282 last month to 370. Almost 50 per cent of callers mentioned the political situation, most of who said they were tense due to the turmoil. - The Nation.