<p>The breakdown dashed hopes for an imminent peaceful resolution to the deadlock, which has been punctuated by increasing hostility and bloody street violence.<br /><br />The protesters, known as the red shirts, had previously demanded parliament be immediately dissolved, but softened that stance on Friday, offering the government 30 days to disband the legislature in a move aimed at preventing further violence. But Vejjajiva was quoted as rejecting the proposal.<br /><br />Nattawut Saikua, a top red shirt leader, said that with their compromise rejected, there was no point in continuing talks.</p>
<p>The breakdown dashed hopes for an imminent peaceful resolution to the deadlock, which has been punctuated by increasing hostility and bloody street violence.<br /><br />The protesters, known as the red shirts, had previously demanded parliament be immediately dissolved, but softened that stance on Friday, offering the government 30 days to disband the legislature in a move aimed at preventing further violence. But Vejjajiva was quoted as rejecting the proposal.<br /><br />Nattawut Saikua, a top red shirt leader, said that with their compromise rejected, there was no point in continuing talks.</p>