Thai king approves general election on Feb.2 [Cambodian king order the re-election of the Cambodian disputed poll?]

BANGKOK, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) -- The Thai king on Monday approved the dissolution of the House of Representative and the holding of the next general election slated for Feb. 2, 2014, according to the Royal Gazette. English.news.cn   2013-12-09

Caption: Thai anti-government protesters holding placards make their way to the government house during a march in Bangkok, Thailand Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra announced Monday she will … moreThai anti-government protesters holding placards make their way to the government house during a march in Bangkok, Thailand Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra announced Monday she will dissolve the lower house of Parliament and call elections in an attempt to calm the country's deepening political crisis. The surprise move came as 100,000 protesters vowing to overthrow her government marched through the streets of Bangkok for a "final showdown." (AP Photo/sakchai Lalit)

Caption: Anti-government protesters carrying Thai national flags including a huge one fill the street as they march in Bangkok, Thailand Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra announced Monday she will … moreAnti-government protesters carrying Thai national flags including a huge one fill the street as they march in Bangkok, Thailand Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra announced Monday she will dissolve the lower house of Parliament and call elections in an attempt to calm the country's deepening political crisis. The surprise move came as 100,000 protesters vowing to overthrow her government marched through the streets of Bangkok for a "final showdown." (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)