CHIANG MAI, Feb 27 – Caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today declined her political opponent Suthep Thaugsuban’s challenge to a verbal duel on resolving Thailand’s political conflict.

Mr Suthep, secretary general of the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC), said he was ready for a dialogue with Ms Yingluck, or even ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, anytime and anywhere in Bangkok on the condition that it must be a one-on-one negotiation and broadcast live to the public.

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