Thousands of Thai protesters marched in Bangkok on Saturday (January 25), after a court ruled that the general election may be postponed.<br/> <br />Bangkok is under a 60-day state of emergency, but it has not stopped protesters from trying to force the prime minister to quit.<br/> <br />The Election Commission sought court approval to postpone the polls, saying they may not be successful due to the tension.<br/> <br />Protest leaders have repeatedly rejected the February 2 vote.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Thai) PROTEST LEADER SUTHEP THAUGSUBAN SAYING:<br/> <br />"The government has no right to set up any conditions because they are traitors and cheaters. They abused their power, people do not accept them anymore."<br/> <br />The Election Commission must agree with the government on a new polling date for it to be postponed.<br/> <br />But the government is refusing to delay elections.
