Protestors in Thailand have spread blood on a painting to make a political statement about the prime minister's refusal to dissolve parliament and hold new elections.

Supporters of ousted prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, have hung the massive blood-stained canvas in the heart of Bangkok.

The blood painting is the latest anti-government by the country's red-shirt group, which is the main pro-Thaksin protest movement.

Thousands of demonstrators donated the blood that was also spilled outside government offices and the prime minister's home.

Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Sunday he would send representatives to hold talks with the protesters, who have said only direct talks will do.

Mr. Abhisit has said the government will listen to the red-shirts but it will not dissolve parliament.

Protestors have claimed the Abhisit government only came to power with the help of the army, after court rulings dismissed two elected Thaksin-linked governments.

Thaksin was convicted on graft charges in Thailand but lives out of the country.