Security Tightens At Government House To Block Anti-govt Protesters

[moskito]

Romania, If I remember right, they went into Parliament behead the Dictator and got democracy......

That's what I though too. So hope they will not do it the Romanian way;.guess we all remember it

[h90]

Protesters reach last barricade, 50 metres away from Government House

Some 1,000 protesters led by Chaiwat Sinsuwong broke through police barricades and reached the last barricade about 50 metres away from Government House at about 2 pm.

The Nation

[george]

Protesters reach last barricade, 50 metres away from Government House

Some 1,000 protesters led by Chaiwat Sinsuwong broke through police barricades and reached the last barricade about 50 metres away from Government House at about 2 pm.

-- The Nation 2008-06-20

[parryhandy]

Police line just breached...

[hammered]

TNN live feed shows demonstartors walking through breached police lines and bypassing trucks right now at 2PM.

have you got the link to TNN?, cannot find on google

It is on UBC or True or whatever it is called these days

[h90]

Romania, If I remember right, they went into Parliament behead the Dictator and got democracy......

That's what I though too. So hope they will not do it the Romanian way;.guess we all remember it

would be better to put them in jail.

[hammered]

TOC live English News specualting on what Samak will do and that Chalerm has apparently disappeared!

[Moonrakers]

100,000 protesters now according to ASTV.

[hammered]

100,000 protesters now according to ASTV.

TOC quote AP as confirming same number. 100K at 2 o,clock on a workday. It is going to be a monster when the workers come along at night.

[Insight]

TOC reporting that Samak is out of town at Chachensao on another food trip.

I'm sure he'll address this small issue in his own good time.

[Moonrakers]

TNN live feed shows demonstartors walking through breached police lines and bypassing trucks right now at 2PM.

have you got the link to TNN?, cannot find on google

http://www.bloggang.com/mainblog.php?id=mi...29&gblog=70

[Old Man River]

It is reported that Gov't House is surrounded, but approx. 500 anti PAD protesters have shown up. Hopefully, just to talk.

[parryhandy]

TNN live feed shows demonstartors walking through breached police lines and bypassing trucks right now at 2PM.

have you got the link to TNN?, cannot find on google

It is on UBC or True or whatever it is called these days

live coverage on THAI PBS

[hammered]

It is reported that Gov't House is surrounded, but approx. 500 anti PAD protesters have shown up. Hopefully, just to talk.

Quite how did such a small group of anti-PAD supporters get through the police lines?

[george]

PAD seizes Phitsanulok Road

Protesters led by the People's Alliance for Democracy reached Government House on the side of Phitsanulok at 2:30 pm.

The protesters occupied the entire Phitsanulok.

-- The Nation 2008-06-20

[hammered]

Samak is going to be pretty upset at how easily the PAD reached government house.

[h90]

TOC live English News specualting on what Samak will do and that Chalerm has apparently disappeared!

Maybe Samak came around what happened in Romania, even if his head is almost empty he don't want to loose it.

All these wanna be dictators only have big mouth. Chalerm the tiger, lool.

[hammered]

TOC reporting that one way the police are trying to stop upcountry people reaching Bangkok is by laying nails across roads! Quite what this has to do with upholding the democratic right to assemble and freedom to travel is hard to understand not to mention how causing damage to private property is actually a role of the police.

[moskito]

is it confirmed that Samak is IN the Government house ??

.....if yes, letz wait for the helicopter to bring him out, than it should be over

[monty]

I doubt he's in there, yesterday he already moved all planned meetings to the Finance ministry building.

[hammered]

is it confirmed that Samak is IN the Government house ??

.....if yes, letz wait for the helicopter to bring him out, than it should be over

TOC said he was going to be doing something in Chachoengsao today.

TOC now reporting the police are sandwiched between two groups of PAD

[toptuan]

For those who don't know yet, you can get more or less "English live commentary coverage now on TOC"

http://www.thailandoutlook.tv/

Can't get the live broadcast to play. Anyone else?

[hammered]

TOC now reporting Samak wont answer questions about the demo and has refused to give advice to the police

[hammered]

Worryingly TOC has reported that Chalerm has stated he is not responsible for what happens in Bangkok and that what happens in Bangkok is entirely the responsibility of Samak.

[Old Man River]

If you haven't already seen this, it is a good overview of today's events (so far):

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/...nd.politics.ap/

[kennkate]

Unfortunatly Thailand has still to learn the meaning of the words DEMOCRASCY and FREEDOM

[Moonrakers]

The police seem to be pulling back now.

[hammered]

TOC reporting police have pulled back to allow PAD to join.

Also speculating that the police and government have totally underestimated the numbers that would turn out expecting only about 40,000 at its height. The alst report on numbers was 100,000 at 2PM.

[Boater]

For those who don't know yet, you can get more or less "English live commentary coverage now on TOC"

http://www.thailandoutlook.tv/

Can't get the live broadcast to play. Anyone else?

It was playing before, now stopped those, as with the other news sites as well!

Hope the Goverment are not blocking this

[george]

Update:

2.35pm : After achieving in surrounding the Government House, the protesters try to move police trucks that formed the barricade in front of the Government House. However, police told the protesters that they will move the trucks themselves.

2.31pm: Protesters declare victory in surrounding the Government House. 2.30pm : Waving the red flags, some 500 opponents of PAD march to where the PAD-led protesters are gathering near the Government House.

2.13pm : Protesters have all but circled Government House, with police commandoes making ways for their advance. However, those standing guard inside Government House walls vow there won't be any compromise and nobody will be allowed to cross over.

Most of protesters who are on the front line, confronting with police, were seen wearing masks in preparation in case police wear tear gas to disperse them.

2.12pm : Protesters achieve in breaking the police line on Nakhon Pathom Road and move closer to the Government House. They are now besieging the Government House.

2.08pm: Police clash with protesters on Nakhon Pathom Road again as the protesters tried to break the police line.

12.15pm : People's Alliance for Democracy's leaders; Chamlong Srimuang, Sondhi Limthongkul, and Somkiet Pongpaiboon (a Democrat MP) appear at the gathering of protesters at Nang Lueng horse racing stadium.

The stadium is less than 100 meters from the Government House. It seemed that Chamlong and other leaders sneak from the protest at Makawan Rangsan Bridge. The anti-government speeches at the Bridge continues.

1.29pm : Police re-erect the barricades which were scattered when the protesters break the police line.

1.27pm : PAD march reaches all police's inner barriers guarding Gov't House

About two hours of multi-pronged march, the People's Alliance for Democracy has managed to advance to inner barriers set up by police to guard Government House.

Tens of thousands of protesters are unarmed in the orderly march and about 5,000 anti-riot police, also unarmed, are deployed at barriers.

The main thrust led by Chamlong Srimuang and Sondhi Limthongkul has halted feet apart from the barrier at Nang Lerng. Anti-riot forces line up four deep behind iron dividers. After the police line, armoured vehicles are parked to deter the crowds.

Other main barriers are located at Makawan Rangsan Bridge, Misakawan Intersection, the Royal Plaza and the Marble Temple.

Few protesters have been seen to have sneaked pass barriers and reach Government House but not in significant numbers to lay siege.

1.22pm : Protesters at Benjamabophit Temple achieve in breaking police barricades and they are on Nakhon Pathom Road. Clashing with police continues.

--The Nation 2008-06-20