Bangkok Red-Shirt Rally - Live Updates - Sunday

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PM Accepts Proposal for Talks

BANGKOK: -- Minister to the Prime Minister's Office Sathit Wongnongtheoy has revealed that the prime minister has agreed to proposals from the red shirt leaders to schedule talks. PM Secretary General Korbsak Sapavasu is now settling the details with red shirt leaders as to the location of the talks which will take place.

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjejiva announced on a live television broadcast this morning that he is not willing to negotiate with leaders of the Democratic Alliance Against Dictatorship if they bring their protesters to pressure him in front of the 11th Infantry Regiment. He said he is not denying the possibility of reconciliatory talks. However, Abhisit went on to say that using protesters to pressure him is not the right approach.

Abhisit thanked the general public for putting up with the current political situation. He revealed that he has gotten a tremendous amount of feedback from people who say the government should take action against the protesters.

Abhisit reiterated that, as long as the protesters demonstrate peacefully, they will remain free from prosecution. If and when they chose to break the law by entering any private or government property, the authorities will not hesitate to take action, as allowed by the law.

The prime minister said he will do everything in his power to keep the country peaceful. He said that, although he may not be at the 11th Infantry, he is still in control of the situation and is in constant contact with security leaders.

When he made his televised address, the prime minister had not yet received an ultimatum from the DAAD leaders, demanding him to name a location for negotiations. The leaders said they were willing to meet with him without bringing the protesters along.

Minister to the Prime Minister's Office Sathit said that the prime minister is willing to talk to red shirt leaders and are now in the process of discussing a location for talks. However, the one of the government's conditions is that protesters leave the 11th Infantry area and return to the Pan Fah stage.

-- Tan Network 2010-03-28

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THE NATION: Korbsak said possible venue for talks is Pokklao Institute. Korbsak said possible venue for talks is Pokklao Institute.

"From what I talked to them (four red leaders), they wanted talk. They want to know where," Korbsak said.

"To tell the truth, if we have 2 talk when crowds r cheering outside, it'll b diffcult," Korbsak said, sked what he meant by "atmosphere"

"We don't even demand they stop rallying. We just want a good environment for talks," Korbsak said.

Three more government representatives will be selected by PM to join him in the talks, Korbsak said.

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PEACE TALK

Any peace talk should not be done under pressure : Sathit

By The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The government wishes to see the red shirts protesters who are now gathering in front of the infantry regiment to move back to create atmosphere for peace talk.

PM's Office Minister Sathit Wongnongtoei said any negotiation should not seen or be done under pressure.

He was speaking as the protesters are rallying in front of the 11th Infantry regiment in Bangkhen where the government has been used as commanding center to avoid the protesters.

According to Sathit, PM's secretary general Korbsak Sabhavasu has started talking with red shirts leaders to set guidelines for peace talk.

The meeting between Korbsak who has been appointed as negotiator and the red shirts leaders will take time.

The negotiation started a few hours after PM Abhisit Vejjajiva said in a special television programme on Sunday morning that he is ready to talk with the red shirts so that peace could be restored in the country again.

Sathit said the government wished to seek the red shirts protesters who are now gathering in front of the 11th infantry regiment in Bangkhen moved back from the site to create comfortable atmosphere for the talk.

-- The Nation 2010-03-28

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PM secretary general talks with red shirts leaders : PM's Offce minister

BANGKOK: -- PM's secretary general Korbsak Sabhavasu has started talking with red shirts leaders to set guidelines for peace talk.

PM's Offce Minister Sathit Wongnongtoei said the meeting between Korbsak who has been appointed as negotiator and the red shirts leaders will take time.

-- The Nation 2010-03-28

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TAN Network: Korbsak: PM to talk with 4 red shirt leaders; likely to take place at Prapokklao Institute;might broadcast live; no time indicated

THE NATION: Red shirts agree to talk, TV reports

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Korbsak Reveals Details for Talks

BANGKOK: -- PM Secretary General Korbsak Sapavasu reveals that he has been in contact with red shirt protesters. They have initially agreed that Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva will sit down for talks with four red shirt leaders, namely Veera Musikapong, Jatuporn Prompan, Nattawut Saikua, and Weng Thojirakarn.

The most likely location for talks is the Prapokklao Institute and there is a possibility that the talks could be broadcast live. However, no time has been settled.

-- Tan Network 2010-03-28

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TRUCE TALK

Talk could be held at King Prajadhipok's Institute : Korbsak

BANGKOK: -- The peace talk between the government and the red shirts leaders could possibly be held at King Prajadhipok's Institute on Changwattana Road, PM's Secretary General Korbsak Sabhavasu said Sunday.

Korbsak has been appointed as the main negotiator with the red shirts leaders who led thousands of protesters to rally against the protesters.

Korbsak said in a press conference that three more government representatives will be selected by the premier to join him in the talks.

He was speaking after talking with the red shirts leaders on Sunday morning. The talk was held as the red shirts protesters were rallying in front of the 11th Infantry Regiment in Bangkhen where the government has used as commanding centers for weeks.

"We don't even demand they stop rallying. We just want a good environment for talks," Korbsak said.

"To tell the truth, if we have to talk when crowds are cheering outside, it'll be diffcult," Korbsak said, when asked what he meant by "atmosphere"

"From what I talked to them (four red leaders), they wanted talk. They want to know where," Korbsak said.

He stressed "atmosphere" is very important for the talks plan.

-- The Nation 2010-03-28

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TAN Network: Jatuporn: Red shirts to maintain protests at Pan Fah and 11th Infantry while talks takes place at Prapokklao Institute

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Red shirts leaders ok with peace talk

BANGKOK: -- Red shirts leaders agree to enter the peace talk with the government which is to be held at King Prajadhipok's Institute, government-run television station reported Sunday.

They also agree that the truce talk be live broadcast.

Nuttawut Saikua said that the leaders agree that they would not move the protesters to the talk venue or to any place to create "atmosphere" for the peace talk.

-- The Nation 2010-03-28

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Bangkokdan: Interesting to see how govt intends to cut Thaksin from talks

THE NATION: This, believe it or not, will b first negotiations btw govt and political protesters since PAD broke into the scenes yrs ago.

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CAPO Spokesman Asks Protesters in front of 11th Infantry Regiment to Leave

BANGKOK: -- Center for Administration of Peace and Order Spokesman Colonel Sansern Kaewkamnerd asks protesters at the 11th Infantry Regiment to leave and return to their rally stage at Panfah Bridge as the weather is hot and they are blocking traffic.

-- Tan Network 2010-03-28

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Related topic:

Thai government, protesters edge towards talk

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Thai-Governm...-T-t351153.html

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TAN Network: Red-shirt group to remain in front of 11th Infantry Regiment until negotiations with govt take place

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Thaivisa: Suthichai Yoon's take: The talk agenda: It's not whether, it's when, the new election will be called and under what ground rules..

THE NATION: Traffic in all parts of city except in front of 11 regiment and at Pan Fa is smooth today

THE NATION: Red leaders give govt till 1 pm to give details on when/where talks will take place, or "our measures will b elevated".

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TAN Network: PM spotted landing in a helicopter at 11th Infantry Regiment for 3 min before taking off again to undisclosed location

THE NATION: Time magazine says the "safest colour for tourists to Thailand" is pink.

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THE NATION: Tension rising again. Jatuporn attacking govt for using tactics against Reds.

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THE NATION: "Get weapons ready. They fooled us into waiting in the sun while they floated here&there in helicopter," Jatuporn told protesters.

Jatuporn's threatening to take remaining protesters at Phan Fa to 11th regiment.

Jutuporn's deadline for govt to give final details of talks is 1.30 pm.

THE NATION: Weng: "Govt is making negotiations impossible."

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THE NATION: apparently, there's about-face now on the part of the red shirts.

THE NATION: We still don't know what happened behind the scenes. All red leaders now r attacking govt's "insincerity"

THE NATION: Another red leader, Nuttawut, said differently though. He said talks have been set for 4 pm.

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Negotiations to Take Place at 4pm

BANGKOK: -- Negotiations between the red-shirt group and the government is to take place at King Prachadhipok Institute at 4pm this evening.

-- Tan Network 2010-03-28

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Thousands Gather at BTS Siam to Oppose Red-shirts

BANGKOK: -- Thousands of Bangkok residents gather at the Siam BTS station to oppose the red-shirt group and a House dissolution.

-- Tan Network 2010-03-28

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TAN Network: representative from 2 coalition parties to join PM in talks with red-shirts at 4pm

Bangkokpundit: So talks it will be 4pm with Jatuporn, Weng, and Veera with Abhisit at KPI at 4pm

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TAN: Thousands of BKK residents gather at Siam BTS train station in show of opposition against red-shirts and House dissolution

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Countdown to Historic Talks Begins

BANGKOK: -- The countdown to the talks between red-shirt core leaders and PM Abhisit Vejjajiva, accompanied by representatives of coalition partners, begins. Deputy PM Suthep Thaugsuban, as chairman of Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO), was seen leaving 11th Infantry Regiment via a helicopter. His destination has not been revealed to the media.

Meanwhile, the red-shirt protesters who were gathering in front of the 11th Infantry Regiment since 7 a.m. this morning have been ordered to return to the Pan Fah Bridge main rally area ahead of the historic talks between the anti-government group and PM Abhisit Vejjajiva at 4 p.m.

-- Tan Network 2010-03-28

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THE NATION: some reds taking the opportunity to head home, saw a bunch heading east on ram indra well past fashion island.

THE NATION: Korbsak, Jurin and Chamni to join Abhisit in the red talks.

THE NATION: Hundreds of people gther near BTS Siam station to back Govt and oppose House dissolution

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TAN Network: PM Abhisit and PM Secretary General Korbsak Sapavasu arrive at King Prachadipok Institute ahead of talks with red-shirt leaders.

MCOT: PM Abhisit and PM Secretary General Korbsak Sapavasu arrive at King Prachadipok Institute ahead of talks with red-shirt leaders.

TAN Network: Red-shirt key leaders arrive at King Prachadipok Institute, ready for talks. Only acceptable outcome is House dissolution.

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Bangkokpundit: now it is all about the pre-negotiations between the reds & govt. will it be televised? just putting forward their opening positions today?

Very large large number of journos at KPI for the reds-govt talks compared to the limited number of participants

Banharn & other coalition partners have called on Abhisit to consult them over talks - Suthep or coalition partners not present

Abhisit has a lot to lose from the talks, but he also has a lot to gain. If A can negotiate an end to protests then he can show leadership

TAN Network: Red-shirt key leaders arrive at King Prachadipok Institute, ready for talks. Only acceptable outcome is House dissolution.

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Bangkokpundit: Now, it just seems we are waiting for the journos to get all their photos all 6 (red 3 & govt 3) are posing for photos & even holding hands!

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PM meets 3 red-shirt leaders begin

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva met three red-shirt leaders at King Prachadhipok's Institute.

Abhisit was accompanied by Chamni Sakdiseth and PM's Secretary-General Korbsak Sabhavasu.

The three red-shirt leaders are Weng Tojitrakarn, Jatuporn Promphan and Veera Musigpong.

The three red-shirt leaders were seen in relax mood while talking to the prime minister at the negotiating table.

-- The Nation 2010-03-28

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Bangkokpundit: Veera says we have previously been speaking to each through media. Now, we can speak to each other face-2-face. Veera thanks PM for coming

Veera says the red's goal is for dissolution of parliament. Says no conclusion over constitutional reform. Veera is speaking very calmly

Bangkokpundit: Abhisit says we want Thailand to win, not just 1 group. Abhisit says we don't want enemies & have different views (Veera nods in agreement)

Abhisit says I have never refused to dissolve parl. A dissolution is normal within parliamentary system, but have to ask what is purpose?

Bangkokpundit: Abhisit: Is the dissolution the answer? I have spoken to coalition partners today so they know what is happening. (everyone is smiling)

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Bangkokpundit: Veera (reds): Says problems started with coup. This was outside constitution. Says reds & govt are a result of problems of coup

Bangkokpundit: Veera: We want to amend constitution, but never happens. A referendum never happens, no discussion in parl.