The protesters have said they refuse to negotiate at all with the government. Yingluck says her government is legally obliged to carry on its duties and hold the early election she has scheduled. Even if the polls are held as scheduled, the protesters blocking of candidates’ registrations in several provinces may prevent parliament from convening for lack of a quorum. A military coup remains a possibility, but more likely is a “judicial coup” by the courts that could force Yingluck from office for alleged corruption or violations of the constitution.