Saturday Red Shirts Mass Rally To Be Biggest Ever

[Chaimai]

not really funny!

I have some mango trees in my garden,fruiting , ripening,and getting ready to be eaten..

now some different tribes of Big Red Ants are fighting for the mangoes,clinging tightly to the fruits, and killing each other,the ground is red already.

Then the fruits are become so heavy with the warriors,and fall to the ground,squashing zillions of ants.

Who is the winner?

Doctor, Mr Kraxlhuber's meds are wearing off....

I think you will find that he has not been taking them for a few days now.

[PeaceBlondie]

Didn't the Reds demand dissolution of Parliament over 15 days ago? Time's up; no dissolution.

[Chaimai]

Didn't the Reds demand dissolution of Parliament over 15 days ago? Time's up; no dissolution.

Is that 15 days "Thai time" - or, the real world time

[bulmercke]

<br />Can we officially proclaim this a failure when they THIS weekend again fail to meet the 1 million person BS?<br /><br />

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Thailand has more than 60 million Poeple,voters,about 40 million.

The red have no mandate to dictate anyting ,as they have:

1st,no political base or doctrin,

2 nd,no,leaders who are honest,swinging from one moneytree(party) to another

3,rd, why not declare Thailand a federal republic which can be voted in parliament?

Re: #3. Your supposition may yet become a reality if things carry on the way they are.

[bulmercke]

Didn't the Reds demand dissolution of Parliament over 15 days ago? Time's up; no dissolution.

I believe they were referring to the length of a day on the planet Pluto which is roughly 6.4 Earth days - which means we still have about 81 earth days to go.

[anotherpeter]

Before the last thread was closed, somebody said it wasn't possible for negotiations to be done in public (or similar words). Perhaps for the details yes, but so far this has substantially been negotiations on a timetable since the PM already agreed to dissolve. Timetable discussions can certainly be done publicly as they have been.

The PM offered to dissolve for elections in 9 months. Since that was rejected, the offer probably doesn't stand any more.

[Chaimai]

Didn't the Reds demand dissolution of Parliament over 15 days ago? Time's up; no dissolution.

I believe they were referring to the length of a day on the planet Pluto which is roughly 6.4 Earth days - which means we still have about 81 earth days to go.

... and will that include Songkran or, woll a moritorium be announced ?

Edited March 31, 2010 by Chaimai

[upinthesky]

Can't they just find something interesting thing to do on Saturday like visit the museum.

[chesneychez]

Can they make it the biggest, biggest, biggest ever so there is no more need to make it any biggest, and may be they go home after that

Did last week rally manage to get into the Guiness Book of World Records ? Does Guiness even have this category ?

[frodo]

Hopefully many more people will come out and protest much like these fine city folk are doing. Take back what belongs to you in a peaceful way.

Nice to see that the paid actors didn't get a chance to disrupt this area

[Roob]

When questioned as to how the numbers will increase from 100 000 to 20 million,Jaturporn replied that free ladyboy operations will be on offer. Permission has been granted for red shirts to be included with white shirts and bleach in loads of washing,pink is the new red.

Jaturporn explained the inspiration had come from the top with Mr T leading the way.While Mr T has thus far refused to shave his head,donate blood or leave exotic locations without ample supply of succulent cakes and pastries,he has shown the initiative of transforming to ladyboy.He has recovered well from the operation with the only side effect a slightly sore throat which cleared up after a few days with the aid of constant travel through various countries.A small sacrifice for billions of baht.Mr T claims tourism will soar and unemployment will drop significantly by 5pm Saturday due to these initiatives.

Immigration officials are on the lookout for a katoey with a square face sucking lozenges.

Edited March 31, 2010 by Roob

[Throatwobbler]

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<br />Can we officially proclaim this a failure when they THIS weekend again fail to meet the 1 million person BS?<br /><br />

<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Thailand has more than 60 million Poeple,voters,about 40 million.<br />The red have no mandate to dictate anyting ,as they have:<br />1st,no political base or doctrin,<br />2 nd,no,leaders who are honest,swinging from one moneytree(party) to another<br />3,rd, why not declare Thailand a federal republic which can be voted in parliament?<br />

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not really funny!

I have some mango trees in my garden,fruiting , ripening,and getting ready to be eaten..

now some different tribes of Big Red Ants are fighting for the mangoes,clinging tightly to the fruits, and killing each other,the ground is red already.

Then the fruits are become so heavy with the warriors,and fall to the ground,squashing zillions of ants.

Who is the winner?

The Queen ant(Thaksin) obviously. She get to gorge on the fruit while the bodies of her workers are squashed to the winds.

[Throatwobbler]

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Edited March 31, 2010 by Throatwobbler

[Throatwobbler]

<br />

<br />Can we officially proclaim this a failure when they THIS weekend again fail to meet the 1 million person BS?<br /><br />

<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Thailand has more than 60 million Poeple,voters,about 40 million.<br />The red have no mandate to dictate anyting ,as they have:<br />1st,no political base or doctrin,<br />2 nd,no,leaders who are honest,swinging from one moneytree(party) to another<br />3,rd, why not declare Thailand a federal republic which can be voted in parliament?<br />

<br /><br /><br />

not really funny!

I have some mango trees in my garden,fruiting , ripening,and getting ready to be eaten..

now some different tribes of Big Red Ants are fighting for the mangoes,clinging tightly to the fruits, and killing each other,the ground is red already.

Then the fruits are become so heavy with the warriors,and fall to the ground,squashing zillions of ants.

Who is the winner?

The queen ant(Thaksin) obviously. She gets to gorge on the fruit while the bodies of her workers are slain to the wind

[tatt]

Rent-a-crowd?

Pre-paid mob.

[ratcatcher]

Here's a lighthearted look at Dear Leader.

[bulmercke]

My Thai wife has for no apparent reason taken to wearing a bright yellow headband these last few days.

Is she attempting to send me a sublime message?

Is this a sign of the times?

>>>>>>>>>>

Up the Reds!

Come on you Reds!

Edited March 31, 2010 by bulmercke

[ozzieman05]

Thai protesters ready for fresh mass rally

The red-clad champions of fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra have refused the prime minister's compromise to hold a vote in nine months, insisting that Abhisit dissolve the lower house within 15 days.

Linking this to 'international credibility' ('the reds' seeking international support) I find it incredibly naive that foreign support is requested by a group who believes that parliament can be dissolved in 15 days (especially when there are Buddha days involved and Pattaya no doubt starting Songkran around Easter !).

Simplistically, recent events looked like this:-

Reds" "We want direct talks with Abhisit"

Abhisit agrees to talks.

Reds: "We want talks to be live on television"

Abhisit agrees to live talks on TV.

Reds: "We want early elections"

Abhisit says OK - within 9 months, earlier if possible.

Reds: We won't talk anymore, we are going to have a large protest at the weekend.

Not exactly the scenario that engenders international support.

The reason reported in the better quality Bangkok English Newspaper today for Abhisit speaking to the Red shirts was because of pressure from the "establishment" (one presumes the Army) the reason reported for him wanting to delay elections was mainly because it gives the military time to reshuffle and have a new leader appointed (from the same family)and it allows the military time to spend an uncapped budget" Do you still think Abhisit is in charge?

Or maybe he was under pressure from the President of the USA

Or was it the queen

Or was it hollywood who wanted to make movie before then

or farlang who want to spend mor time in Pattaya

Well I have as much evidence as you have

and can I remind you

I never saw the PM taking instruction from a 3rd party on his mobile

It was the Red shirts

Oh I see the army do not have mobiles

[losworld]

Why doesn't the government just set up a big tent with free food and music by Thaksanna (hits such as Evil Ways, Persuasion, Baht Magic Woman) and shuttle everyone for free. Then you might see one million and the end of the rally.

[Siam Simon]

BTW, can't the gov't just print or borrow a few hundred billion or better yet a trillion baht, then substantially improve conditions for the rural poor? Future generations of children for decades to come shouldn't mind footing the bill.

What a great idea. But if it's done right it will mostly be future generations of Bangkokian children footing the bill, which, after quite a few generations may put them in credit for the several generations of exploitation by their forebears. And, you never know, Thailand may have some semblance of a reasonably equal first world society at the end of it .

Edited March 31, 2010 by Siam Simon

[ozzieman05]

Please help me understand, even my Thai wife can not explain to me

The United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship

They keep saying that the PM is a front for the Army, The Elite oe even the evil men in Parliment etc etc

The reds are a front for 1 man Thaskin

Now to my memory a Dictator is 1 man not many people

so is the translation to English from Thai wrong

are they really

The United Front against Democracy for Dictatorship

My Thai wife always seems to get her words back to front

[LuckyFive8888]

Can't they just find something interesting thing to do on Saturday like visit the museum.

they do have somehting to, do the business in Suan Loom is booming and all the hookers there are very happy with their 30 customers per day.

Edited March 31, 2010 by LuckyFive8888

[losworld]

Can't they just find something interesting thing to do on Saturday like visit the museum.

How about making an outdoor wax museum featuring a bust of Thaksin?

Edited March 31, 2010 by losworld

[arkom]

Biggest mass rally ever huh? They forgot to say April Fools!!

[webfact]

Red Shirts Might Drag Rally to Songkran Holiday

BANGKOK: -- Red shirt leaders say they may decide to extend their rally until the Songkran festival during mid-April.

They say this Saturday's mass rally will be their biggest rally yet.

-- Tan Network 2010-04-01

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[antony77]

The long suffering people of Bangkok are eventually going to say "enough is enough" and turn against the red mob and there will be a lot of violence.

[Who, me ?]

Red Shirts Might Drag Rally to Songkran Holiday

BANGKOK: -- Red shirt leaders say they may decide to extend their rally until the Songkran festival during mid-April.

They say this Saturday's mass rally will be their biggest rally yet.

-- Tan Network 2010-04-01

[newsfooter][/newsfooter]

Great...They'll have the entire city for them , and won't bother anyone.....

But unlikely to happen anyway...loads of paid protesters will certainly go back home

[craigt3365]

Please help me understand, even my Thai wife can not explain to me

The United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship

They keep saying that the PM is a front for the Army, The Elite oe even the evil men in Parliment etc etc

The reds are a front for 1 man Thaskin

Now to my memory a Dictator is 1 man not many people

so is the translation to English from Thai wrong

are they really

The United Front against Democracy for Dictatorship

My Thai wife always seems to get her words back to front

Here is the definition of dictatorship:

1 : the office of dictator

2 : autocratic rule, control, or leadership

3 a : a form of government in which absolute power is concentrated in a dictator or a small clique b : a government organization or group in which absolute power is so concentrated c : a despotic state

So they are correct, as Thailand seems to fall into the #3 definition. That is what the reds are really fighting against. The military dictatorship of Thailand. Can't blame them on that one...they are unfortunately caught in a catch 22...need Thaksin for his money and power...but are hurt by their links to him. If they got rid of him I would probably be on their side...as long as they also picked leaders other than Jatuporn...

[webfact]

Interior minister instructs governors to seek cooperation from red shirts not to join April 3 rally

BANGKOK: -- Interior Minister Chaovarat Chanweerakul said Thursday that he had instructed provincial governors to seek cooperation from red-shirt people in their provinces not to join the planned mass rally in Bangkok on Saturday.

Chaovarat said the provincial people would be informed that their participation would contribute to traffic snarls and possible confusion, which could cause hardship to cit residents apart from causing their own inconvenience having to travel to Bangkok.

But the provincial administration would not make any attempt to block the people from travelling to Bangkok.

The governors would only try to seek their cooperation, Chaovarat said.

-- The Nation 2010-04-01

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[Thai at Heart]

Interior minister instructs governors to seek cooperation from red shirts not to join April 3 rally

BANGKOK: -- Interior Minister Chaovarat Chanweerakul said Thursday that he had instructed provincial governors to seek cooperation from red-shirt people in their provinces not to join the planned mass rally in Bangkok on Saturday.

Chaovarat said the provincial people would be informed that their participation would contribute to traffic snarls and possible confusion, which could cause hardship to cit residents apart from causing their own inconvenience having to travel to Bangkok.

But the provincial administration would not make any attempt to block the people from travelling to Bangkok.

The governors would only try to seek their cooperation, Chaovarat said.

-- The Nation 2010-04-01

[newsfooter][/newsfooter]

I wonder how that co-operation will be "funded"?