"What you've got here is a legal issue and a political issue and both of those are very much in play at the present time,".

VOA: standard.2010.01.30

Others last for months or even years. There is no clear way of predicting at the present time how long this activity might go on for."

VOA: standard.2010.04.16

But Mr.Abhisit, in recent media comments, says he will not be pressed to take the country to elections at present but is willing to hold talks with protest leaders.

VOA: standard.2010.03.20

"In light of the accused voluntarily and unequivocally waiving his right to be present at these proceedings, the chamber is of the view that this hearing can proceed in his absence,"

VOA: standard.2009.10.27