The opposition, sensing that its moment had arrived, launched a wave of street protests. Yingluck, in an effort to defuse the situation, called for a parliamentary election in February.
反对派认为时机已到，发动了一系列街头游行。为了平息事态，英拉宣布在2月举行议会选举。但反对派拒绝了这一方案，表示将抵制选举。反对派担心——大部分人认为确实需要担心——自由公平的选举会让他信阵营重新掌权。