Bangkok Red-shirt Rally - Live Updates - Monday

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MCOT: PM leaves 11th Infantry Regiment by helicopter to observe traffic flow as UDD moves to army unit, fills, blocks Phahonyothin Road

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Last Part of Red-Shirt Convoy Leaves Larnluang Rd

At 10.40 a.m. reports came in that the last part of the red-shirt convoy to the 11th Infantry Regiment has just left Larnluang Road and is headed to Victory Monument to join the rest of the protesters who are already at the 11th Infantry Regiment.

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2010-03-15

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TAN Network: INN: Red shirt leaders in Chiang Mai are rallying their supporters to surround City Hall; Khon Kean doing the same

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Army announcer speaks to red shirts in NE dialect

BANGKOK: -- An army announcer tried to calm down the red-shirt protesters in front of the 11th Infantry Regiment by speaking in i-saan dialect.

Addressing the protesters through loudspeakers, the announcer said in the northeast dialect as: "Let's hear the voice of red-shirt people. Let's hear the sound of clapping feet."

The announcer pleaded with the red-shirt protesters to regard soldiers as their children and rally peacefully.

-- The Nation 2010-03-15

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TAN Network: DAAD Leader Veera: If military officials don't stop using broadcast truck, protesters will cut off electricity supply to infantry

THE NATION: Just done with a news meeting. A consensus is red protesters have behave really well so far.

THE NATION: They even wait for traffic lights on their travels in the city.

2bangkok.com: We should stay alive to see what will happen during 16-18 March 2010 period .... very critical period to see whenter Ai Phanlop/ Ai Seh Daeng/Seh Ice are going to to make a secret mobilization or not ... Hope that it would nto happen ...

If it DID happen, hope that the settlement by the end of April 2010.

If the 11th Inf reg is not the real target, the real target must be either National Assembly, Government House and Siriraj Hospital ... You know the rest of story, don't you ... After all, Where is the nearest target UDd men at Phan Fah Bridge are heading to ..

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About 1,000 red shirts maintain position at Phan Fa

BANGKOK -- After the main procession of the red-shirt protesters left to rally outside the 11th Infantry Regiment, some 1,000 protesters maintained ground at the Phan Fa Bridge.

Jatuporn Promphan told them to maintain the position to prevent the government's securities from seizing the area.

He said if the authorities move in to seize control of the area, the red-shirt protesters would move back from Bang Khen to seize the Phan Fa area back.

-- The Nation 2010-03-15

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THE NATION: Abhisit and coalition allies in show of solidarity this morning b4 reporters, ruling out House dissolution. Stock index has risen a little.

Thai News: Finance minister assures Japan of Thailand’s ability to cope with rallies

THE NATION: Chart Thai Pattana will not pull out: Chumpol

Thai News: It’s business as usual for offices in Bangkok

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Police step up security at Democrat head office following threat by Jatuporn

BANGKOK: -- Police have stepped up security at the Democrat Party head office after red-shirt leader Jatuporn Promphan threatened to deploy 2,000 protesters to besiege it.

Jatuporn said Monday that if Democrat MP Thepthai Senpong did not stop making false allegations against the red-shirt movement, some 2,000 protesters would be deployed to surround the Democrat head office.

Some 60 policemen were deployed to guard entrances to the party head office.

They were backed up by a company of command police from the Saraburi.

Police also set up barricade in front of the party and three police trucks for detaining suspects were deployed to the scene.

Pol Maj Gen Saroj Promcharoen, the commander of Metropolitan Police Division 2, inspected the party head office Monday morning.

-- The Nation 2010-03-15

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Area in Front of 11th Infantry Regiment Closed off to Traffic

Red-shirt leaders Weera Musikapong and Arisman Pongruengrong have arrived at the red-shirt protest site in front of the 11th Infantry Regiment.

Roads around the 11th Infantry Regiment have been closed off to traffic, including the Bangkhen Tunnel.

-- Tan Network 2010-03-15

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THE NATION: Protest leaders at 11th Regiment HQ said they would stay until 2 pm and then move back to Rajdamnoen.

THE NATION: It seems red shirts will review their strategy, plan after regrouping at Rajadamnoen.

THE NATION: Sri Pathum Uni will be closed on March 15-16 (via Siammoney).

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MCOT: Business as usual for Yawaraj gold shops; BMTA adjusts bus routes passing 11th Infantry Regiment; BTS Skytrain operates more frequently

TAN Network: Red shirt leaders prepare to hold presser after deadline passes

THE NATION: Local commercial banks in high risk areas-Phan Fa bridge,Banglampoo,Trok Khao San,Rajdamnoen Ave. near anti-govt rallies remain closed this Mon.

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TAN network: Reports indicate red shirts start to cut barbed wire along infantry fence

Bangkok Post: UDD won't seize airports

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UDD vows not to seize Suvarnabhumi Airport

BANGKOK (NNT) -- The United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) has made a solemn promise not to seize Suvarnabhumi International Airport.

UDD core leader MD Weng Tojirakarn stressed that the UDD will not seize Suvarnabhumi International Airport. He said the UDD would rally to the Democrat Party Headquarters if Deputy Prime Minister for Security Affairs Suthep Thaugsuban continues to make groundless allegations.

Speaking after the meeting of the war room of the party on Sunday, Democrat Party List MP Chamni Sakdiset expected that the UDD would intensify their movement after the government decided to turn down the request of the UDD to dissolve the house. He then speculated that the UDD might seize Suvarnabhumi International Airport in a bid to pressure the government.

In November 2008, the People’s Alliance for Democracy seized Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang International Airports during their political movement to oust the government, at that time, led by the now disbanded People Power Party.

Throngs of UDD protestors are now gathering in front of the 11th Infantry Regiment peacefully, and more are marching from the main rally site at Phan Fa Bridge. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva recently made a press conference to turn down the request of the UDD to dissolve the house.

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Tourists not affected by UDD’s mass rally

BANGKOK (NNT) -- Tourists will not be affected from the ongoing mass demonstration of the anti-government United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship, according to Tourism and Sports Minister, Chumpol Silapa-archa.

The minister stated that tourists would not be affected from the mass rally in Bangkok. He explained that most tourists were travelling to seaside provinces in the southern part of the country and added that foreign tourists are used to the political situation in Thailand.

Mr Chumpol then confirmed that no countries have forbidden their people from travelling to Thailand. He said they only made suggestions to their citizens, which was the lowest level of warning, and only a few countries had issued travel warnings.

Throngs of UDD protestors now are gathering in front of the 11th Infantry Regiment, and more are marching from their main rally site at Phan Fa Bridge. The 11th Infantry Regiment is now the operation center of the Center for the Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO).

The minister voiced his confidence that UDD demonstrators would not break into the CAPO. He believed that the military and the security affairs could handle the situation, including the decision to enforce the Emergency Decree if needed.

-- NNT 2010-03-15

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MCOT: Banks, some offices near Red Shirts' protest venue at Ratchadamnoen Avenue and nearby temporarily close

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THE NATION: Bit of tension at 11 Regiment HQ now, as red shirts demand to send their representatives inside to submit a letter.

THE NATION: They said if their representatives were not allowed in, they would storm the vast compound.

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THE NATION: Rows of soldiers are seen on the other side of the barriers along with water trucks.

THE NATION: protesters face barbed wires, then wall, then barbed wires, rows of soldiers, water trucks, more soldiers, armored trucks and fire trucks.

THE NATION: Red leader Jatuporn is attacking Prem on stage.

THE NATION: Nuttawut, another red leader, is seen intensely talking to someone on the phone.

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Protesters threaten to break into 11th Infantry Regiment

BANGKOK: -- The red-shirt leaders threatened at 1 pm to have protesters storm into the compound of the 11th Infantry Regiment if the leaders are not allowed to enter into the compound to negotiate with the government.

Confusion broke up at around 1:10 pm when the red-shirt leaders announce they wanted to go inside the compound where key government leaders were monitoring the situation.

-- The Nation 2010-03-15

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THE NATION: Just how many red shirts are there at 11th regiment? Our reporters said thousands were at the venue but many more still on the road.

THE NATION: Red-shirts will not siege airports,UDD core member Weng Tojirakarn said.Red-shirts at 11th Infantry Regiment are returning to Rajdamnoen

THE NATION: Minutes ago our reporters still saw red vehicles near Central Lard Prao, many kilometres from 11th Regiment.

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THE NATION: Protesters remaining at Rajadamnoen had a different story on Nuttawut. The phone thing was a "warning" a sniper was planning to shoot him

MCOT: Red Shirt leaders on mobile stage at 11th Infantry Regiment attack government, announcing stance for 2-3 hours before returning to Phan Fah Lilat Bridge

THE NATION: Another red leader, Weng, said 3 million protesters are in town. I don't think even Thaksin can agree with that.

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THE NATION: Nuttawat said 1 million cc of blood will be taken from 100,000 protesters and splattered at Govt House tonite.

THE NATION: Blood donation will start at 8 am tomorrow and last until late in the afternoon for the first 1 million cc.

Thaivisa: Red-shirt leaders say they will stay where they are for several more hours and then return to their stage at Phan Pha bridge where they will announce the next step towards their goal of forcing the Government to resign.

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Don't they fear the spread of diseases such as HIV?

Do they have 100,000 guaranteed sterilized and safe needles to draw the blood?

Aren't they going to risk infection of so-called donors and those who come into contact with the blood?

Don't they care about their fellow citizens' health and safety?

Thaivisa Facebook: http://facebook.com/farang

Nation: We blieve blood announcement is meant to be highlight of 11th regiment visit. There shouldn't b untoward incident. v can relax a little now

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MCOT: Explosion at army unit, two soldiers wounded.

2 soldiers injured in M79 grenade attack

A M79 grenade was fired into the compound of the First Battalion of the 1st Infantry Regiment Monday afternoon, injuring two soldiers.

The regiment is located in front of the NBT station.

The soldiers were rushed to the Mongkut Klao Hospital.

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Red shirts threaten to deface Government House with their own blood

Natthawut Saikua, a red-shirt leader, announced at 1:40 pm Monday threatened to pour 1 million cc of blood of 100,000 red-shirt people around the Government House.

Natthawut said the red-shirt people would collect their blood and pour the blood at every gate of the Government House at 6pm.

-- The Nation 2010-03-15

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TAN Network: At 2 pm red-shirts dispersed from front of 11th Infantry Regiment. They will now return to the main stage on Phanfa Bridge.

TAN Network: Red-shirts will ask their supporters to donate three million CCs of blood to pour around Govt House,Democrats HQ, and PM's home

TAN Network: M-79 Shot into Army Camp on Vipavadee Rd. 2 soldiers sustained injuries.

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MCOT: Army spokesman Col Sansern confirms M79 fired into 1st Infantry Regiment on Vibhavadi Rd, 2 wounded soldiers sent to Hospital

NATION: PM Abhisit slept well in 11 infanty regiment HQ. He even watched an EPL match on Sat:Satit Wongnongtoey said.

TAN Network: Govt & Opposition whip against plan to carry on with joint Parliamentary meeting tommorrow,fear repeat of Oct 7 bloodshed

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Nation: How much is 1 million cc of blood? Our calculation is 750 or so big bottles of water that you get from gas stations.

Twitter community is intensely scrutinizing the blood donation plan. Most say it can't be properly done under the circumstances. Hygiene concern is the biggest issue.

Nation:

To correct our blood calculation, it will take 666 1.5 litre bottles _ the type handed out at gas stations _ to contain the amount.

I wonder how many protesters knew the blood plan in advance..

Some tweetple have expressed concern for animal safety if the red shirts fall short of the 3 million cc target.

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Bangkokpundit: This red "donation" idea is odd. Thought they would have gone on hunger strike. What happens to blood when you dump on ground? Hygiene?

BAngkokpundit: Chaturon of TRT fame tweets asking for govt to catch those who fired M79 into army base and not make accusations without evidence

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TAN Network: Traffic in front of 11th Infantry Regiment remains closed after reds left,officials cleaning rubbishes off Paholyothin rd.

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TAN Network: DEVELOPING STORY:2 soldiers injured in M79 shooting at 1st Infantry Regiment in safe condition.

Related topic:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/79-Grenades-...Ba-t347644.html

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THE NATION: Public Health Ministry yesterday warned redshirted protesters over HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis virus caused by the unsafe blood puncture.

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Police Arrest M-79 Shooter

BANGKOK: Police have arrested a suspect in the shooting of an M-79 grenade at the 1st Infantry Regiment on Vipavadee-Rangsit Road that injured 2 soldiers earlier today.

The suspect was arrested while trying to drive away. The Tungmahamek police are interrogating him.

-- Tan Network 2010-03-15

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