Thai protesters have vowed to continue their rallies in Bangkok and say they are not interested in more talks with Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.

Talks so far have failed to meet their demands to dissolve parliament and call snap elections.

Thousands of red-shirted protesters are camping out near the Government House compound.

They’re planning another massive rally for Saturday, but some protesters doubt it will have much effect.

"I don't expect Abhisit to dissolve the parliament. But I don't know how he will avoid it. Many people will come on the weekend, something like a million."

Most protesters come from Thailand's rural provinces, where former premier Thaksin Shinawatra remains popular due to his programs that provided affordable healthcare.

While a big crowd is expected to attend the weekend rally, protesters say they do not support the use of violence to make their voices heard.

[Udomdej Srisan, Protester, Bangkok Resident]:
"I don't want any violence, we agreed to have a peaceful protest. Our democracy rallies are demanding the dissolution of parliament and then we will disperse."

Protesters say Abhisit is clinging to power and putting off an election his party is not likely to win.

Abhisit's term as prime minister will expire in December 2010, when an election must be called.