Last night Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva addressed the nation on TV.  The government offered to hold an election on the 14th November on the condition that five objectives of national conciliation are achieved.  These 5 objectives revolve around healing the divides that has brought the protesters out onto the street including implementing reforms that tackle economic disparities and inequalities.  The Red Shirt leadership has been reported as saying the proposal is "interesting" and they will consider it in consultation with various groups.  All of us here in Bangkok are hoping that this is the light at the end of the tunnel and the nation has started down the road to reconciliation...it certainly feels that way but we will know more over the coming 24 hours.