10,000 Anti-coup Demonstrators Expected At Sanam Luang Rally

[Jai Dee]

Gen Sonthi affirms security measures laid out in preparation for coming rally

Army Commander in Chief and Chairman of the Council for National Security Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin (สนธิ บุญยรัตกลิน) affirms security measures have already been laid out in preparation to handle rallies.

Gen. Sonthi says state authorities are fully equipped to deal with demonstrators, saying that security measures are aimed to make understanding with protestors rather than using power against them. As for the curfew declaration, he says it will be implemented once violence and situation in Thailand are at its vulnerability.

Gen. Sonthi, however, bans the use of weapons against protestors, while requesting key leaders of the demonstrations to have a discussion together for the sake of the country’s peace.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 14 June 2007

[Jai Dee]

CNS ready to deal with protestors marching from Sanam Luang to Army Headquarters

Chairman of the Council for National Security (CNS), Gen.Sonthi Boonyaratglin, says CNS is ready to monitor demonstrators scheduled tol march from Sanam Luang to the Army Headquarters today (June, 14th). He also affirms CNS will provide full security for Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra if he returns to the country.

Gen.Sonthi says the government and CNS have prepared measures to deal with protests against them. As for news of the assassination of CNS Assistant Secretary Gen.Saprang Kalayanamitr, the announcement of curfew in Bangkok, and the second coup, Gen.Sonthi says they are just groundless rumors. CNS is investigating the source of the rumors and affirms the military will not stage the second coup.

Gen.Sonthi adds that security for the deposed PM Thaksin will be mainly responsible by the police. However, he cannot say for sure whether Mr Thaksin’s return will escalate the situation. Regarding the enforcement of Emergency Decree, CNS Chairman says it depends on the government and the situation.

The chairman also calls on representatives of Thai businessmen in the United States to inform Thai expatriates there of correct information about Thailand’s political situation, reasons behind the September 19th coup, as well as verdicts of the party dissolution case.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 14 June 2007

[Jai Dee]

Metropol Police Bureau geared up for tonight's rally

The Metropolitan Police Bureau affirms it is ready to tackle the demonstration by various groups of people which might take place today (June, 15th) or tomorrow.

Commander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, Lt.Gen.Adisorn Nonsee (อดิศร นนทรีย์) reveals that the police have called meetings with all relevant units to monitor and assess the situation. They have also exchanged information with one another to find measures to deal with the demonstration expected to relocate from Sanam Luang today.

Lt.Gen.Adisorn says further that police officers will be deployed along the route where the demonstrators pass to prevent confrontations and a third party who might stir up the situation. The officers will take pictures of the protesters to use them as evidences. The commander also warns demonstration leaders not to stimulate their followers to initiate a clash.

As for people from other provinces marching to Bangkok to join the rally, the commander says the police are ready to deal with them and the Ministry of Interior has instructed governors as well as district directors to monitor and explain the situation to them. He adds that demonstrators from other provinces will worsen the situation and it is difficult for the police to provide security for all of them. He therefore calls on them not to travel to the capital to participate in the rally.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 15 June 2007

[Mid]

As for the curfew declaration, he says it will be implemented once violence and situation in Thailand are at its vulnerability.

we can only pray ,

that he did not say that verbatim .

[lukamar]

As for the curfew declaration, he says it will be implemented once violence and situation in Thailand are at its vulnerability.

we can only pray ,

that he did not say that verbatim .

So they only have a spot curfew...

"Security at army headquarters has also been stepped up from today to June 24. People and reporters are banned from the area after 7 p.m. for these 10 days as the anti-coup group plans to move their rally from Sanam Luang to the headquarters on Saturday. BKKPost'

[jdinasia]

better read up on the term curfew

[Jai Dee]

ICT affirms it will not block Dr Thaksin's speech via tele-conference

The Minister of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) has affirmed that the signal of the ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinnawatra’s speech via tele-conference to Sanam Luang tonight will not be blocked.

The demonstrators at the Sanam Luang venue have announced to broadcast live material from Pol.Lt.Col. Thaksin. The ICT Minister Sithichai Pokai-udom (สิทธิชัย โภไคยอุดม), says he has discussed the matter with Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont and Gen. Sonthi Boonyaglin (สนธิ บุญยรัตกลิน), Army Commander in Chief and the Chairman of the Council for National Security (CNS) this morning. He confirms that ICT will not block the signals, while Pol.Lt. Col. Thaksin is believed that he will not make a speech aimed to create damage to the country.

The ICT Minister remarks the ministry will consider the situation before it will decide for further implementation.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 15 June 2007

[Jai Dee]

Govt may declare emergency if necessary: Surayud

Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont said Friday that the government may have to declare the state of emergency if necessary.

He was speaking to reporters after a meeting with top security officials at Government House to make preparations to deal with a protest planned by pro-Thaksin groups at Sanam Luang Friday evening.

Surayud said the officials discussed whether the emergency decree should be enforced if the protest escalates to violence and spins out of contor.

"I am ready to enforce the emergency decree when a situation warrants it," Surayud said.

He said the declaration of state of emergency would be the last measure of his government for controlling the situation.

Source: The Nation - 15 June 2007

[Mid]

Pol.Lt. Col. Thaksin is believed that he will not make a speech aimed to create damage to the country.

JHC ............

the mere threat of his return knocked 2% of the SET yesterday ,

what planet do these guys live on ...............................

[thai_narak]

d4mn, i'm flying in tonight...

Edited June 15, 2007 by thai_narak

[John K]

Pol.Lt. Col. Thaksin is believed that he will not make a speech aimed to create damage to the country.

JHC ............

the mere threat of his return knocked 2% of the SET yesterday ,

what planet do these guys live on ...............................

Actually this is good news. Thaksin has been saying right along he quit and so on. The junta has put him on the spot and gave him rope. The question is will he hang himself. About the only thing Thaksin can say and keep on his story is disburse and go home. I am sure the UK is on pins after the Singapore issue. Launching an attack on Thailand from the UK, guess who may get deported....

[chinthee]

Pol.Lt. Col. Thaksin is believed that he will not make a speech aimed to create damage to the country.

JHC ............

the mere threat of his return knocked 2% of the SET yesterday ,

what planet do these guys live on ...............................

Actually this is good news. Thaksin has been saying right along he quit and so on. The junta has put him on the spot and gave him rope. The question is will he hang himself. About the only thing Thaksin can say and keep on his story is disburse and go home. I am sure the UK is on pins after the Singapore issue. Launching an attack on Thailand from the UK, guess who may get deported....

Very interesting point. What are the other passports in his briefcase, Belize? I don't think the rest of the civilized world will stand by and let him destroy Thailand. I agree, UK will deport him if he is found to be involved in subversive activity.

[Tony Clifton]

Pol.Lt. Col. Thaksin is believed that he will not make a speech aimed to create damage to the country.

JHC ............

the mere threat of his return knocked 2% of the SET yesterday ,

what planet do these guys live on ...............................

Actually this is good news. Thaksin has been saying right along he quit and so on. The junta has put him on the spot and gave him rope. The question is will he hang himself. About the only thing Thaksin can say and keep on his story is disburse and go home. I am sure the UK is on pins after the Singapore issue. Launching an attack on Thailand from the UK, guess who may get deported....

That was also my first thought upon reading his teleconferenced speech would be allowed. Let him hang himself.

What is the outcome for any of the 111 who were banned if they do get involved in politics while banned?

[lukamar]

better read up on the term curfew

Yes you should...

Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source

cur·few /ˈkɜrfyu/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kur-fyoo] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation

–noun

1. an order establishing a specific time in the evening after which certain regulations apply, esp. that no civilians or other specified group of unauthorized persons may be outdoors or that places of public assembly must be closed.

[jdinasia]

LOL ...

wow Luk ... you won! ....

oh wait ... read it again! then all the rest

[Jai Dee]

BMA watch protests on 24-hour basis

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has established an around-the-clock protest-watch centre, its Governor Apirak Kosayodhin said Friday.

Apirak warned that he might consider removing motorcycle-taxi stands of those riders who create violence at the anti-coup protest.

In preparation for the mass rallies to be held outside the Army headquarters yesterday through tomorrow, Apirak urged BMA executives and district directors to work with police in risky areas.

He also asked officials to inform local residents and taxi riders about the situation, suggesting that residents and riders not join the protest as violence might occur.

If taxi riders join the protest and create violence, the BMA - whose authority includes issuing permits for motorcycle-taxi stands - might revoke the permits and proceed with legal action against wrongdoers, he said.

Source: The Nation - 16 June 2007

[John K]

Anti-junta rally continues Sunday with about 5,000 participants

The anti-junta demonstration continued at Sanam Luang Sunday with the number of participants much less than Saturday.

By 6 pm, about 5,000 joined the demonstration.

Natthawut Saikua, a protest leader, told the crowd that the group had now raised Bt450,000 from donations for the use to continue the demonstrations to pressure the Council for National Security to step down.

The Nation

Do the math on the 450,000 ThB compared to the number of protesters and it seems to come down to one rich contributor. I wonder who that may be...

[mellow1]

The couple that works for us have a son getting married,somewhere around Bangkok.The wedding is Monday.There are 10 people going to the wedding in a hired van.The husband had to take the day off to go into Buriram,in order to get a permit, to get by Military check points,between here and their destination.It's obvious they don't want any more protesters in Bangkok.There is one Military checkpoint I know of, because,I drive by it everyday.It's been there for a long time now.They have 2 soldiers on the road with machine guns(M-16 I think), about 100M.south of a traffic light.Then 150M.south of that a bunch more sitting under a shade tent.I haven't gone there to check it out, cause it I don't want to get involved.

I can't help but think,that if this were to happen in the USA.,these guys would find themselves in a fire fight in no time.If not for restricting free movement,then for posing a threat to others by standing there with guns on a public road.I guess it's a good thing that firearms aren't as readily available here.

[CNXagent]

Anti-coup protests lose steam

Pro-TRT movement thwarted at every turn

POST REPORTERS

The anti-coup campaign by former Thai Rak Thai members appears to be losing steam with their attempts to challenge the government and the Council for National Security failing to go to plan.

Police and soldiers in the North yesterday blocked attempts by former Thai Rak Thai members to gather signatures in support of their petition to His Majesty the King over the dissolution of their party and the five-year political ban imposed on the party's 111 executive members.

About 50 police and soldiers in Chiang Mai arrested eight former Thai Rak Thai members of the northern provinces and dismantled tents, loudspeakers and tables set up around the Three Kings Monument, a landmark in downtown Chiang Mai.

They were accused of illegally blocking a public area.

They include Surapong Towjijakchaikul, a leader of the Network of People Power for Thailand and Julaphan Amornwiwat, former Thai Rak Thai MP for Chiang Mai. They were released later.

Chiang Rai provincial army also warned residents not to sign any petitions that might lead to unrest.

Chaturon Chaisaeng, who was acting leader of Thai Rak Thai party before it was dissolved, distanced himself from the signature campaign, saying it was not carried out on behalf of the Thai Rak Thai group.

"The Thai Rak Thai group is not thinking of lodging any petitions. I have to admit that without a party, I cannot expect other members to act in concert," he said.

Key figures of anti-coup demonstrations agreed that they would remain at Sanam Luang and would not proceed to army headquarters as earlier threatened, given the fact that the number of protesters was unlikely to increase any time soon after the anti-coup rally was rained off and dispersed on Saturday.

Authorities also managed to block their supporters from joining them in the city.

Yesterday, core members of the Democratic Alliance Against Dictatorship (DAAD) called on the CNS to negotiate with the group in an open and straightforward manner. DAAD representatives, led by Veera Musikapong and Weng Tojirakarn, yesterday travelled to army headquarters to present a letter demanding the ouster of members of the CNS.

Maj-Gen Veeran Chantasartkosol, the army secretary, accepted the letter on behalf of CNS chairman Sonthi Boonyaratkalin.

Pichai Rattanadilok na Phuket, a lecturer of the National Institute of Development Administration, said the anti-coup protesters appeared to have reached a dead end in their battle with the coup makers.

Although some demonstrators would stay put at Sanam Luang, they could hardly make any significant political impact now.

Their reasons for staging rallies carried little weight, since it was obvious that the gatherings were engineered to pander to only one person _ deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Mr Pichai said.

Suriyasai Katasila, secretary-general of the Campaign for Popular Democracy, said Mr Thaksin's video address to his supporters on Friday night was a ploy in a bid to strike a political bargain.

He warned against any political collusion as he believed the old power clique was in regular communication with the government and the coup makers.

Mr Suriyasai disagreed with a proposal to grant an amnesty to banned executives of Thai Rak Thai and other smaller parties. He said the amnesty, proposed by Thammasat University's Surapol Nittikraipoj, should be granted after the general election.

Akrapol Sornsuchart, an NLA member, also agreed that this was not the right time for the amnesty.

He said said some of the 111 executives also face the prospect of criminal charges for their involvement in electoral fraud, which was the basis of the party dissolution verdict by the Constitution Tribunal.

Exonerating executives who may have committed criminal wrong was unacceptable.

Kuthep Saikrachang, former spokesman of the dissolved Thai Rak Thai party, said its members would tomorrow call on the National Legislative Assembly to speed up passage of the amendment to the coup makers' announcement No. 15 to clear the way for registration of new political parties as soon as possible.

[Mid]

Chiang Rai provincial army also warned residents not to sign any petitions that might lead to unrest.

[hammered]

Anti-coup protests lose steam

Pro-TRT movement thwarted at every turn

POST REPORTERS

The anti-coup campaign by former Thai Rak Thai members appears to be losing steam with their attempts to challenge the government and the Council for National Security failing to go to plan.

Police and soldiers in the North yesterday blocked attempts by former Thai Rak Thai members to gather signatures in support of their petition to His Majesty the King over the dissolution of their party and the five-year political ban imposed on the party's 111 executive members.

About 50 police and soldiers in Chiang Mai arrested eight former Thai Rak Thai members of the northern provinces and dismantled tents, loudspeakers and tables set up around the Three Kings Monument, a landmark in downtown Chiang Mai.

They were accused of illegally blocking a public area.

They include Surapong Towjijakchaikul, a leader of the Network of People Power for Thailand and Julaphan Amornwiwat, former Thai Rak Thai MP for Chiang Mai. They were released later.

Chiang Rai provincial army also warned residents not to sign any petitions that might lead to unrest.

Chaturon Chaisaeng, who was acting leader of Thai Rak Thai party before it was dissolved, distanced himself from the signature campaign, saying it was not carried out on behalf of the Thai Rak Thai group.

"The Thai Rak Thai group is not thinking of lodging any petitions. I have to admit that without a party, I cannot expect other members to act in concert," he said.

Key figures of anti-coup demonstrations agreed that they would remain at Sanam Luang and would not proceed to army headquarters as earlier threatened, given the fact that the number of protesters was unlikely to increase any time soon after the anti-coup rally was rained off and dispersed on Saturday.

Authorities also managed to block their supporters from joining them in the city.

Yesterday, core members of the Democratic Alliance Against Dictatorship (DAAD) called on the CNS to negotiate with the group in an open and straightforward manner. DAAD representatives, led by Veera Musikapong and Weng Tojirakarn, yesterday travelled to army headquarters to present a letter demanding the ouster of members of the CNS.

Maj-Gen Veeran Chantasartkosol, the army secretary, accepted the letter on behalf of CNS chairman Sonthi Boonyaratkalin.

Pichai Rattanadilok na Phuket, a lecturer of the National Institute of Development Administration, said the anti-coup protesters appeared to have reached a dead end in their battle with the coup makers.

Although some demonstrators would stay put at Sanam Luang, they could hardly make any significant political impact now.

Their reasons for staging rallies carried little weight, since it was obvious that the gatherings were engineered to pander to only one person _ deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Mr Pichai said.

Suriyasai Katasila, secretary-general of the Campaign for Popular Democracy, said Mr Thaksin's video address to his supporters on Friday night was a ploy in a bid to strike a political bargain.

He warned against any political collusion as he believed the old power clique was in regular communication with the government and the coup makers.

Mr Suriyasai disagreed with a proposal to grant an amnesty to banned executives of Thai Rak Thai and other smaller parties. He said the amnesty, proposed by Thammasat University's Surapol Nittikraipoj, should be granted after the general election.

Akrapol Sornsuchart, an NLA member, also agreed that this was not the right time for the amnesty.

He said said some of the 111 executives also face the prospect of criminal charges for their involvement in electoral fraud, which was the basis of the party dissolution verdict by the Constitution Tribunal.

Exonerating executives who may have committed criminal wrong was unacceptable.

Kuthep Saikrachang, former spokesman of the dissolved Thai Rak Thai party, said its members would tomorrow call on the National Legislative Assembly to speed up passage of the amendment to the coup makers' announcement No. 15 to clear the way for registration of new political parties as soon as possible.

It does seem on the surface it has been a good week for the Junta judging by the failure of so many TRT initiiatives. However, things are not always what they seem in Thailand. There will no doubt be some sneaky negotiations going on, and then there is the sudden rise in assassination and money to everyone rumors. Lets see how it looks in a few more weeks. If the Junta seem to keep the momentum for a few more weeks we can probably assume they have the advantage. If it swings away from them well it gets like one of those advantage-deuce-advantage-deuce tennis points that go on for ever.

[Jai Dee]

EC says TRTs campaign against new charter is legal

The Chairman of the Election Commission (EC), Mr. Apichart Sukhagganond, says the Thai Rak Thai members’ attempt to overturn the new constitution is not considered illegal.

However, Mr. Apichart says the Thai Rak Thai members are disallowed to obstruct the constitutional referendum as it would violate the law. He says the EC has continually campaigned for members of the public to join the constitutional referendum even though it is not obligatory.

The EC Chariman also insists that if the charter has been rejected, it will not postpone the general election date since the Council for National Security (CNS) can select other previous constitutions and adjust them instead. He says the election could then be held in about a month after the scheduled election date.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 18 June 2007

[hammered]

EC says TRTs campaign against new charter is legal

The Chairman of the Election Commission (EC), Mr. Apichart Sukhagganond, says the Thai Rak Thai members’ attempt to overturn the new constitution is not considered illegal.

However, Mr. Apichart says the Thai Rak Thai members are disallowed to obstruct the constitutional referendum as it would violate the law. He says the EC has continually campaigned for members of the public to join the constitutional referendum even though it is not obligatory.

The EC Chariman also insists that if the charter has been rejected, it will not postpone the general election date since the Council for National Security (CNS) can select other previous constitutions and adjust them instead. He says the election could then be held in about a month after the scheduled election date.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 18 June 2007

That is bsically the no-vote logic applied to the new charter referendum. You can say you want a no-vote but you cant stop or obstruct the actual vote.

[Mid]

The Chairman of the Election Commission (EC), Mr. Apichart Sukhagganond, says the Thai Rak Thai members’ attempt to overturn the new constitution is not considered illegal.

silly me ,

i thought the TRT was no longer ????

[sriracha john]

The Chairman of the Election Commission (EC), Mr. Apichart Sukhagganond, says the Thai Rak Thai members’ attempt to overturn the new constitution is not considered illegal.

silly me ,

i thought the TRT was no longer ????

Apparently, barred TRT Leader Chaturon never got the memo.....

Thai Rak Thai Group leader Chaturon Chaisang is calling on the Council for National Security (CNS) to make a clear statement on the participation of new organisations in the general election.

Meanwhile, the group is seeking voters to back it in forming a new political party.

Chaturon told a news conference yesterday at the headquarters of the dissolved party that he would meet key members today to discuss the formation of a new party.

He said former party members of Parliament would be asked to canvass voters' opinions.

"We will hold seminars in many areas to talk about the current political situation and the formation of a new party," Chaturon said. Supporters would be asked to sign forms indicating they backed a new party.

"We need to understand if the junta wants Thai Rak Thai involved in politics, or not. I want it to tell the people clearly if it wants new parties contesting the election, or not; or if it wants Thai Rak Thai to withdraw from forming a new party."

He believed the junta should not ban Thai Rak Thai from the ballot if it was genuine about holding a fair poll.

- The Nation

[hammered]

The Chairman of the Election Commission (EC), Mr. Apichart Sukhagganond, says the Thai Rak Thai members’ attempt to overturn the new constitution is not considered illegal.

silly me ,

i thought the TRT was no longer ????

Apparently, barred TRT Leader Chaturon never got the memo.....

Thai Rak Thai Group leader Chaturon Chaisang is calling on the Council for National Security (CNS) to make a clear statement on the participation of new organisations in the general election.

Meanwhile, the group is seeking voters to back it in forming a new political party.

Chaturon told a news conference yesterday at the headquarters of the dissolved party that he would meet key members today to discuss the formation of a new party.

He said former party members of Parliament would be asked to canvass voters' opinions.

"We will hold seminars in many areas to talk about the current political situation and the formation of a new party," Chaturon said. Supporters would be asked to sign forms indicating they backed a new party.

"We need to understand if the junta wants Thai Rak Thai involved in politics, or not. I want it to tell the people clearly if it wants new parties contesting the election, or not; or if it wants Thai Rak Thai to withdraw from forming a new party."

He believed the junta should not ban Thai Rak Thai from the ballot if it was genuine about holding a fair poll.

- The Nation

If I rememebr correctly there is a little technical issue. It takes 6 months to wind a up a disolved party. In that time the name and logo cannot be used. That would preclude the TRT namae and logo featuring in th upcoming election unless it is delayed a fair deal. After the final winding up anybody can establish a party using the old name and logo.

It seems Chaturon is either asking for a new party to be set up with a new name and logo, which will almost certainly be allowed and feasible in the time limit, or for the constitution tribunal ruling to be overturned, which barring a revolution will almost certainly not happen, or for the govevrnment or NLA to pass a special TRT bill to allow the TRT to run as the TRT, which again seems unlikely.

Maybe they could call the new party bring back Thaksin or something like that. A tad single issue but....

[Jai Dee]

NESAC Chairman offers to be mediator for political uncertainty

The Chairman of the National Economic and Social Advisory Council (NESAC), Mr. Kothom Areeya, proposed himself to be the mediator between different sides, in order to end the political crisis.

Mr. Kothom says he had a discussion with the Campaign for Popular Democracy (CPD) on the "voiceless" group and they believed the rally would not lead to violence as many people have expressed their concern. He agreed with Prime Minister's Surayud Chulanont's idea to set up a stage for discussion. He says he would discuss with the NESAC members in organizing the meeting to find a political resolution.

Mr.Kothom believed the meeting would develop a mutual understanding and speed up the general election. Nevertheless, he said parties should not need to think that they have to win all the time.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 18 June 2007

[hammered]

NESAC Chairman offers to be mediator for political uncertainty

The Chairman of the National Economic and Social Advisory Council (NESAC), Mr. Kothom Areeya, proposed himself to be the mediator between different sides, in order to end the political crisis.

Mr. Kothom says he had a discussion with the Campaign for Popular Democracy (CPD) on the "voiceless" group and they believed the rally would not lead to violence as many people have expressed their concern. He agreed with Prime Minister's Surayud Chulanont's idea to set up a stage for discussion. He says he would discuss with the NESAC members in organizing the meeting to find a political resolution.

Mr.Kothom believed the meeting would develop a mutual understanding and speed up the general election. Nevertheless, he said parties should not need to think that they have to win all the time.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 18 June 2007

This is a bit hard to understand. Is Mr. Kothom offering to conduct negotoiations between the "voiceless" group and PTV or between the "voiceless" group and the PM?

[John K]

NESAC Chairman offers to be mediator for political uncertainty

The Chairman of the National Economic and Social Advisory Council (NESAC), Mr. Kothom Areeya, proposed himself to be the mediator between different sides, in order to end the political crisis.

Mr. Kothom says he had a discussion with the Campaign for Popular Democracy (CPD) on the "voiceless" group and they believed the rally would not lead to violence as many people have expressed their concern. He agreed with Prime Minister's Surayud Chulanont's idea to set up a stage for discussion. He says he would discuss with the NESAC members in organizing the meeting to find a political resolution.

Mr.Kothom believed the meeting would develop a mutual understanding and speed up the general election. Nevertheless, he said parties should not need to think that they have to win all the time.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 18 June 2007

This is a bit hard to understand. Is Mr. Kothom offering to conduct negotoiations between the "voiceless" group and PTV or between the "voiceless" group and the PM?

They seem to be less a few other things too.

[Jai Dee]

Metropol Police to sue protestors responsible for chaotic incident in Sanam Luang last night

Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, Pol.Lt.Gen.Adisorn Nonsee (อดิศร นนทรีย์), says the police will sue protestors who created a chaotic incident at Saman Luang last night (June, 18th).

According to the commissioner, the demonstrators who were in the back part of a truck tried to stir up the situation by verbally attacking the government and the Council for National Security (CNS). He says the police are now inspecting photographs of the incident in order to take legal actions against the demonstrators.

Pol.Lt.Adisorn also calls on the protestors not to move from Sanam Luang to other government places and bans them from verbally attacking the government and CNS via loudspeakers during their rally today. He says further that the police strictly prohibit illegal actions, including road blocking and ruining of public assets. Those who intend to stir up the situation or create violence will be taken out of Sanam Laung immediately.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 19 June 2007