Thailand Debating New Prime Minister

(11 Sep 08 - RV) Thailand's army commander urged the caretaker government on Thursday to lift a state of emergency because of the damage it was causing the country, as ruling parties continued horsetrading over who to elect prime minister. Protesters occupying Thailand's seat of government said today they would not accept any candidates from parliament's dominant People Power Party as a replacement for the disqualified Prime Minister.

Chainarong Montienvichienchai, President of St. John’s University in Thailand, says there is a small window of opportunity for negotiations before parliament meets tomorrow…..