BANGKOK, Nov 12 – A leading Thai business operator at Ratchaprasong, Bangkok’s top shopping avenue, today allayed fears of a mass rally by the anti-government Pitak Siam group later this month, saying he expected it to be a peaceful demonstration within the framework of the law.

Chai Srivikorn, president of the Ratchaprasong Square Trade Association, said he did not believe the Nov 24th political rally will lead to a repeat of the month-long demonstration at Ratchaprasong in mid-2010.

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