The second round of talks between the Thai government and the red-shirts' core leaders started at 18: 10 p.m. local time on Monday at the King Prajadhipok's Institute in capital Bangkok.

The ongoing talks are attended by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, his Secretary-General Korbsak Sabhavasu, and ruling Democrat Party Deputy Secretary-General Chamni Sakdiset from the government side, as well as three core leaders of Veera Musikapong, Jatuporn Prompan and Weng Thojirakarn from the red-shirted side.