Former Thai PM indicted on murder charges December 12, 2013 -- Updated 0902 GMT (1702 HKT) Former Thai PM Abhisit Vejjajiva indicted on murder charges Charges relate to a 2010 crackdown on anti-government demonstrators that left 90 dead Bangkok has been shaken by fresh round of anti-government protests Protests are being led by key allies of Abhisit Bangkok (CNN) -- A Thai court on Thursday indicted former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on murder charges over a bloody crackdown on anti-government demonstrators in 2010 that left around 90 people dead. The indictment, during a closed court session, comes at a time when Bangkok has been shaken by a new round of destabilizing protests. These are led by allies of Abhisit, who is now leader of the opposition Democrat Party. Bandit Siripan, the lawyer for Abhisit, told CNN that the former premier denied the murder charges against him and was freed after posting bail of 1.8 million baht (US$56,000). "The pre-trial hearing is expected on March 24 next year," the lawyer said. READ: Thai PM dissolves parliament In the latest round of tensions, Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra dissolved the nation's parliament on Monday and called for new elections. However, the move has done little to appease anti-government protesters who remain on the streets. READ: Thailand's 'up country' boom fuels political divide December 9, 2013 -- Updated 0329 GMT (1129 HKT) Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra dissolved the nation's parliament Monday and called for new elections amid ongoing demonstrations. Thailand's deeply revered king asked the nation to maintain the peace it has enjoyed "for a very long time" by working hand in hand. CNN's Ivan Watson reports on the uneasy truce between security forces and protesters on the streets of Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra survived a no-confidence motion in parliament Thursday as opposition forces tried to unseat the government. December 4, 2013 -- Updated 1157 GMT (1957 HKT) Tensions eased on Tuesday as police removed barriers and allowed anti-government demonstrators to enter government buildings.