The PAD is now seeking a similar ruling against Samak's entire cabinet.

Samak rejected the opposition's call to quit or hold a snap poll.

Mr Samak deserves support in his efforts to face them down.

Today's ruling also means Mr Samak's cabinet must resign.

New Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej has not yet set out a policy on the separatist insurgency.

Anti-government protestors in Bangkok are ignoring a state of emergency declared by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej.

After the same meeting, Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej stressed Bangkok would never hold talks with insurgents.

Mr Samak remained defiant in a weekly radio address but suggested his patience was wearing out.

It follows clashes between pro- and anti-government protesters, who want to oust Samak Sundaravej from office.

Mr Samak was ousted this week for hosting a television cookery programme while he was prime minister.

In September, a court removes Samak from office for accepting payments for a cooking show he hosted.

Aug. 26 - Thousands of PAD protesters storm Government House, Samak's official compound, in attempt to unseat him.

Embattled Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej says he will hold a crisis referendum after rejecting calls to quit.

I will see them on Sunday, Samak told reporters after meeting British Ambassador Quinton Quayle in the Thai capital.

Mr Samak denies the accusation.

THAILAND:THAILAND'S LEADERSHIP crisis deepened yesterday after sacked prime minister Samak Sundaravej said he would not try to reclaim the premiership.