CCTV9英语新闻12月：泰国总理英拉称不会在大选前辞职（在线收听）

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has said she would not resign ahead of national elections set for Feb. 2nd.

This comes after opposition demanded she step down as the caretaker head of government. In a statement made after a special cabinet meeting, Yingluck pleaded with the public to protect democracy, and urged protesters to stop the rally.

A day earlier, Yingluck dissolved parliament and announced elections. Yingluck said she had made every compromise possible, and wished to be treated fairly.

Protesters have demanded the incumbent government be replaced by an unelected "people's council" and an interim administration formed by non-politicians.