Pretty clear now that there is not going to be any action until then.

Was this whole thing a move to put pressure on the court to disband the PPP? From a purely strategic standpoint, this whole occupation seems like a very bold move by the PAD with little benefit, why didn't they check with the army about having a coup before hand and save all the trouble?

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After the Dec 2 ruling disbands PPP what is likely to happen? How long until elections. Will PAD make further demands or will they vacate the airport? While we wait for elections, who is incharge of the government? Is it possible that PAD will remain in the airport through the elections? And is there any scenerio inwhich PPP/TRT does not win the elections again?

Edited November 29, 200817 yr by soundman
No reference to Royal family please.

too many questions in one thread

Thai style, the answer to all 11 questions is "arai nah?"

1) How does the Dec. 2 ruling affect this situation?

Predictions?

Edited November 29, 200817 yr by soundman
No reference to Royal family please.

No disrespect of the King of Thailand or The Thai Royal Family! Discussion of topics concerning the King or other current or deceased members of the Thai Royal Family is forbidden.

there is a whole thread on Dec 5th... I see no reason why we can not discuss that date.

The present situation will not end easily, unless PAD register themselves as polictical party to fight the PPP, but PAD knows that they will lose. PPP has the support from the rural voters (+/- 60%) whereas Democrats has the urban voters (+/- 40%). If PPP wins, PAD will come out to protest again. PAD only making noise and offer no solution. So I think there will be no end to it.

That's why its imperative - the govt crush this circus.

amen but i feel it is too late to show a crushing force. Use of force now will appear to be an act of desperation rather than use of controlled authority.

At this point who cares how it looks - get the airport open and sort the rest out later.

(Jai Dee @ 2008-11-29 14:45:56) *

UDD to rally in Sanam Luang on Sunday

Mr Veera said the Sunday's rally will discuss the court’s urgency to finalise the People Power party (PPP) dissolution case on Tuesday, which discouraged the police to disperse the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) demonstrators at Government House, Don Mueang airport and Suvarnabhumi airport.

That's a particularly interesting comment. The government already sacked the national police chief and replaced him with a new guy in the past days. I had assumed that would have cleared whatever internal resistance was occurring. Plus, the same pro-government TV host guys earlier had promised only to rally publicly if the police didn't clear the airports this weekend.

So does the above comment not suggest that there's still official resistance to the police moving in based on the likelihood of the PPP dissolution verdict??? And that the red shirts now don't expect police action this weekend, at least. If that's the case, that'd mean the airport standoffs would likely be continuing at least thru Tuesday...

That'd make the ghost PM look even more ridiculous than at present, if that were even possible. It's also bringing the whole spectacle even closer to a certain upcoming birthday.

At this point who cares how it looks - get the airport open and sort the rest out later.

Amen to that too... I guess if they are going to get them out.... GET THEM OUT, crushing out of desperation is still crushing.