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Costs multiplying

By The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Red shirts plan to defy government orders making 11 key roads off-limits to them today

Another day, another sparring bout. But when the red shirts today defy government orders prohibiting their entry onto key Bangkok roads, the Abhisit government will find itself in a worse position than the day before - if it continues to do nothing.

The protesters, who besieged the Election Commission headquarters yesterday and created high tension there for hours, vowed to parade peacefully on 11 routes declared off-limits.

The government, told by the Civil Court there was no need to seek an injunction against red shirt activities, will be closely watched by Bangkokians, who are increasingly frustrated and sceptical as to whether it has the courage to act on its own.

The National Peacekeeping Operations Centre (NPOC) said last night red leaders now face arrest - but it wasn't the first time the government made such a threat. The centre also vowed to block the reds if they march on the 11 prohibited routes, but if such warnings amounted to nothing today, future orders will only play on the nerves of Bangkokians demanding firm action.

Will leaders be arrested?

"If we are in a position to arrest the leaders without triggering violence, we will do it immediately," said Army spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd. PM's Office Minister Satit Wongnongtoey said the government would attempt to enforce the restriction orders on the 11 routes, but he did not specify how.

The red shirts have nothing to lose, as their occupation of Rajprasong Intersection has turned out to be their biggest blow to date. The arrest of their leaders could be like a double-edged sword, although many observers believe the mob would be easily subdued if deprived of hardcore leaders.

Yesterday saw renewed roles by hardline red leaders including Arisman Pongruangrong, Suporn Attawong and Kwanchai Praipana. They are expected to play a crucial part in today's show of defiance.

"The orders banning our movement are dictatorial," red leader Nuttawut Saikua said. "We are Thais so we are entitled to going anywhere that other Thais can go, and we will show that tomorrow [today]."

The strategy is meant to pound the government into surrendering. According to red shirt sources, seizing the Rajprasong Intersection has yielded greater results than expected, not least the cracks visible in the government task force, the NPOC.

The sources said the idea to occupy the intersection came from much-maligned red leader weng Tojirakarn, but the initial plan was to just stay the night and then move back to the Phan Fa Bridge. When it was clear that seizure of the intersection rattled the government and caused conflict within the peacekeeping centre, protest leaders changed their minds and decided to stay put.

Yesterday the movement threatened to celebrate Songkran in the area. That would cost retailers and local businesses billions of baht. Already, business groups big and small are losing patience, joining the anti-red camp in the city in calling for an immediate end to the disruption of businesses and other ways of life.

Thaksin Shinawatra's sister Yaowapa Wongsawat paid a visit to red-shirt leaders at Rajprasong yesterday to support them with snacks

-- The Nation 2010-04-06

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SIDELINES

City residents become hostages to red-shirt anarchy

By Sopon Onkgara

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The red-shirt rallies in the capital, now entering their 4th week, have turned uglier as the days pass. Their rigid demand for the government to dissolve the House within 15 days has become a campaign of terror bordering on anarchy.

City residents are virtually held hostage as the red shirts continue to occupy the entire stretch of Rajdamnoen Avenue. After failing to make any headway in the game of terror, the leaders decided to extend their battle zone to Rajprasong intersection, the heart of the business district, over the weekend.

Business operators in the affected areas have truly experienced the horror of mob rule. Major shopping malls, five-star hotels and other businesses were forced to shut down for fear of violence and the risk of looting when the number of red shirts swelled to over several thousand.

After two nights, initial estimates of damage were in the range of Bt1 billion per day. That's still far below the actual level when other businesses come up with their figures.

These acts have reduced the status of the red-shirt leaders from that of campaigners for democracy - being used as a cloak - to that of terrorists and perpetrators of treason. The tirades vented by the red leaders and their haranguing of the government have been full of the threat of violence and rampage, and the promise to wreck anything in their way. Their acts have no regard or respect for law and order. Despite the government's orders under the National Security Act, preventing demonstrators from entering restricted areas, the red shirts simply show contempt.

Another team rallied outside the Office of the Election Commission yesterday, breaking in for a while before pulling out, after the 5-member commission refused to meet them. All the time, they threatened violence if the Commission does not dissolve the Democrat Party under the charge of violating the election law.

The ring-leaders have become desperate after failing to provoke the government to take tough action such as a city-wide crackdown by troops as in April last year. They want a quick, graceful, face-saving exit, knowing that maintaining a large crowd for a longer period will not be easy. It is also very costly for their paymaster, Thaksin Shinawatra, who wants to wrap up the power game with him as the winner.

Not known to the public is the fact that the red-shirt ringleaders have been fully accommodated at plush 5-star hotels, with meals and luxurious rooms, compared to their comrades who have to suffer on the streets, day and night.

The owners of the hotels in question have long been allies of Thaksin with long-standing business connections and mutual interests, not to mention cosy personal relationships. A shareholder of one of the hotels was also a fiery orator on the red-shirt stage, denouncing the existence of the monarchy and the system Thaksin dislikes.

The fugitive himself has many ongoing battles of his own. He has not been welcomed by the civilised world due to his criminal status and notoriety as a crook with vast assets amassed through abuse of power and blatant corruption. He also has failing health, as shown whenever he turns up on a video link. His face has become less lively, and he has a quickly receding hairline.

That's why he wants this last battle to regain political power to end before the Songkran festival. That's not going to be easy. The government uses legal machinery to deal with the red-shirt mob, refusing to fall into its trap of a crackdown by the security forces.

The government and the business sector, not to mention the public, have to pay a heavy price for the violence-prone rallies of the red shirts. But the government has done virtually nothing to deal with them after their city rampage last April. This is more than just simple disbelief. No other country would condone such chaos.

Now history repeats itself. The same red shirts are causing severe damage to the country, with unknown consequences resulting from either complacency, lack of political will, or whatever.

With extreme tolerance, the people want to give the government a second chance. If it survives the new challenge, it must bring the red-shirt leaders to justice. Thaksin can remain persona non grata in the world community for his treacherous acts.

The country has suffered enough at the hands of the red-shirt leaders, who have enriched themselves with Thaksin's money. The people just want real justice and the restoration of peace. If the government fails to fulfil its duty, it does not deserve another day in office.

-- The Nation 2010-04-06

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HOT: Red-shirts to Defy CAPO Order Not to March on Main Routes

Red-shirt protesters will launch mobile rallies at 11 a.m. on Tuesday on main routes prohibited by the Center for the Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO)

1) Rama IV Road, between Sathon and Sam Yan intersections

2) Sathon Road, between Rama IV and Charoen Krung intersections

3) Silom Road, between Rama IV and Charoen Krung intersections

4) Charoen Krung Road, between Surawong and Sathon intersections

5) Ratchadamri Road, between Ratchadamri BTS Station and Rama IV intersection

6) Phayathai Road, between Sam Yan and Rajthevee intersections

7) Ratchadapisek Road, between Sukhumvit and Rama IV intersections

8) Din Daeng Road, between Ratchadapisek and Thavee Mitra intersections

9) Thavee Mitra Road, between Ratchadapisek and Din Daeng intersections

-- Tan Network 2010-04-06

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TAN Network: Jatuporn vowed to have Phan Fa protesters raid Democrat head office if troops break up rally at Rajprasong

MCOT: CAPO spokesman reiterates intention to flexibly respond to Red Shirts to avoid clashes as they plan to march on 11 banned routes at 11am

MCOT: Deputy PM Suthep asserts security personnel will clear Ratchaprasong using rule of law, seeks arrest warrants for 10 Red Shirt leaders

THE NATION: Weng ordered protesters to form human shields around Rajprasong stage and rally site.

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Tension looms at Rajprasong as crackdown reportedly planned

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban, the director of the Peacekeeping Operations Command, reportedly ordered security force to get prepared for breaking up the rally at the Rajprasong Saturday.

The red-shirt protesters, meanwhile, vowed to retaliate by raiding the Democrat Party head office and the house of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjjajiva.

Jatuporn Promphan announced on the stage at the Rajprasong that protesters from the Phan Fa bridge would raid the Democrat head office and another group of protesters from Bang Na area would raid Abhisit's house if crackdown at the Rajprasong happened.

The red-shirt leaders also issued an urgent call for more protesters to gather at the Rajprasong as they expect the crackdown to happen soon.

-- The Nation 2010-04-06

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Red-shirts Prepare to Rally on 11 Prohibited Routes

BANGKOK: -- The red-shirt protesters are planning to march on 11 main routes which the Center for the Administration of Peace has prohibited the demonstrators from staging mobile rallies at.

The authorities have announced since Monday that incremental measures will be taken to prevent the protesters from marching on the prohibited routes.

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Red-shirt leader Nutthawut Saigua claims the govt plans to launch a crackdown on the demonstrators today. A large number of red-shirt supporters from Pan Fah have joined the protest at Ratchaprasong intersection.

-- Tan Network 2010-04-06

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THE NATION: TNN reported suspect detention trucks were deployed to surround protesters at Rajprasong Intersection.

THE NATION: TNN said black-shirt warriors of Khattiya or Seh Daeng on several pick-up trucks have arrived at Rajprasong now.

THE NATION: Six companies of commando police are now waiting inside Lumpini Park while 400 BPP police have been deployed at Rajprasong.

THE NATION: Nation reporters saw protesters pushing against police line in front of Four Season Hotel at 9 am when police arrived with 5 trucks.

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THE NATION: Urgent: Reds start scuffling with 750 policemen blocking them from leaving rajprasong.

THE NATION: Looking like clash is looming.

THE NATION: Protesters scuffle with police in front of Four Seasons Hotel (10.04)

THE NATION: TNN showed clip of protesters scuffling with commando police but it's not clear that it was the event that happened live or at 9 am.

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Protesters scuffle with police in front of Four Seasons Hotel

BANGKOK: -- At nine 9 am Saturday, angry protesters scuffled with police in front of the Four Seasons Hotel when police arrived with five suspect detention trucks.

The protesters tried to form line of metal barricades to block the police trucks.

The two sides pushed against each other for about 30 minutes until a company of troops move in and police retreated from the confrontation line.

-- The Nation 2010-04-06

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THE NATION: MCOT: Troops used trucks to block roads around Rajprasong at 9:49 am.

THE NATION: Update on shopping. Siam Center, Paragon and Siam Discovery will be closed today. This is the latest decision from the management.

THE NATION: [breaking News] deputy bkk police chief said fast-moving politic teams have been deployed at key intersection (translation)

THE NATION: Crowds very thin at Phan Fa.

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THE NATION: JS100 Radio: Govt ordered crackdown at Rajprasong Intersection, police and troops have been deployed to surround protesters.

THE NATION: Jatuporn announced as seen on PTV: "If we can't live in peace in this country, let be it."

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THE NATION: some scattered reds walking on langsuan rd holding flags, see a few motorcycles, moving quite slowly, as if awaiting order.

THE NATION: Leaders announced on Rajprasong stage the planned march is now off. Another announcement to be made soon.

THE NATION: looks like they are trickling onto langsuan from ploenchit. Just noticed more sitting on sidewalks in front of starbucks area.

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THE NATION: The abrupt decision of mall operators (to close their doors today) supports the situation that the govt may take action today.

THE NATION: Urgent! BTS announces that the Rajdamri station is closed today.

THE NATION: Troops reinforcement continues at Rajprasong.

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THE NATION: Govt announcement coming up

THE NATION: Army spokesman Sansern: It's necessary for national peacekeeping centre to increase measures at Rajprasong.

THE NATION: Sansern: To counter rumours ab impending crackdown, we would like to tell public that today is about increasing pressure according to law.

THE NATION: There won't be use of force to disperse the rally, Govt said.

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Red-shirts to Storm Democrat Party and PM's Residence If Prohibited from Marching

A large group of red-shirt protesters have surrounded the Democrat Party headquarters, threatening to storm the building if they are forbidden to lead a convoy through 11 key routes in Bangkok today. They also threatened to invade the PM's residence as well.

The red-shirt group announced plans to rally at the 11 routes that the Center for Administration of Peace and Order has banned their access in a show of defiance against the government since last night.

Red-shirt leader Natthawut Saikua announced that the group will depart on a mobile demonstration to the 11 roads forbidden to them by the Center for Administration of Peace and Order, or CAPO. The CAPO issued this sixth declaration last night and said those who violate the order could face up to one year in prison or a 20,000 baht fine.

The roads include:

1) Rama IV Road, between Sathon and Sam Yan intersections

2.) Sathon Road, between Rama IV and Charoen Krung intersections

3.) Silom Road, between Rama IV and Charoen Krung intersections

4.) Charoen Krung Road, between Surawong and Sathon intersections

5.) Ratchadamri Road, between Ratchadamri BTS station and Rama IV intersection

6.) Phya Thai Road, between Sam Yan and Ratchathevi intersections

7.) Ratchadapisek Road, between Sukhumvit and Rama IV intersections

8.) Din Daeng Road, between Ratchadapisek and Thavimit intersections

9.) Thavimit Road, between Ratchadapisek and Din Daeng intersections.

The convoy will leave from the Panfa Bridge rally site at 11 a.m. in one group and will be led by Arisman Pongruengrong, Kwanchai Praipana, and Suporn Atthawong.

Latest reports say a group of protesters have surrounded the Democrat Party headquarters on Sethasiri Road and threatened to storm the building if the police try to stop them from launching their convoy. Security has been stepped up there as the Democrat Party members make merit to celebrate the 64th anniversary of their party.

They also unveil plans to invade the PM's residence on Sukhumvit Soi 31 as well if their convoy is not let through by the authorities.

Bangkok Bank's headquarters on Silom Road has stepped up its security, fearing action from the protesters once they pass through.

There is a presence of a large number of police force on Ratchadamri Road, near the Ratchaprasong protest site, but it is not known if the officers are there to stop the protesters from marching into the 11 roads or to take care of peace.

-- Tan Network 2010-04-06

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Red-shirts Clash Minimally with Authorities

BANGKOK -- A group of red-shirt protesters at the Ratchaprasong intersection threw water bottles and tried to push police officers stationed in the area.

The increase in the number of officers has angered the protesters, who see it as an attempt to stop them from their activity to travel around 11 key roads in Bangkok today.

After a while, officers decided to back down and retreat about 50 meters to the entrance of the BTS Ratchadamri station.

-- Tan Network 2010-04-06

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MCOT: CAPO spokesman: Security forces won't use force to disperse protesters at Ratchaprasong; to apply more legal measures to pressure them

THE NATION: Govt says troops won't use firearms, but are determined to enforce the law to clear the Rajprasong area as soon as possible

THE NATION: It's confirmed now, the planned march on 11 points is off. But protesters won't be able to move in big numbers anyway.

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Tension rises as security forces set to clear Ratchaprasong

BANGKOK (TNA) -- Thailand's capital began its Tuesday holiday morning uneasily with tension rising as numbers of security personnel have

been deployed near Bangkok’s prime commercial location, Ratchaprasong, following news reports that they will clear the area where anti-government Red Shirt protesters of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) have camped for four days.

Inciting their supporters with reports of military and police nearby ready to move against them, key UDD leaders Nattawut Saikua, Jatuporn Prompan, and Weng Tojirakarn raised the temperature on an already hot morning announced from the stage at Ratchaprasong that the Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) had deployed security units at Lumpini Park and near Chidlom intersection, preparing to force the

Red Shirts leave the intersection in front of the Erewan Shrine compound.

The UDD leaders urged the protesters to prepare for possible security crackdown and for the Red Shirts to gather at Ratchaprasong area in as many

numbers as possible.

The Red Shirt leaders also threatened to move to Democrat Party headquarters and the residence of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva in Sukhumvit when security forces invade Ratchaprasong intersection.

Small clashes occurred Tuesday morning when disgruntled Red Shirts threw bottles of water at military personnel who urged them via loudspeaker toleave the Ratchaprasong area.

Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban, in his capacity as CAPO director, reaffirmed Tuesday that the government will try to force the Red Shirts to leave Ratchaprasong intersection by the end of the day.

The CAPO director pledged that security personnel will conduct their operation under standard international practices after the Civil Court ruled Monday that the Internal Security Act (ISA) imposed since March 12 has sufficient power to immediately enforce the Red Shirts removal and that it

was unnecessary to seek court approval for any legal action.

Mr Suthep however declined to say whether an Emergency Decree will be enforced if any violence occurs, saying that only he will supervise the

security operation by himself.

The deputy prime minister added that CAPO will try to block the Red Shirt protesters previously announced march to 11 critical roadways in the

capital earlier specifically banned by CAPO at 11am. He said arrest warrants will be issued for ten protest leaders.

CAPO on Sunday issued its 6th statement to prohibit protesters from entering the areas, unless permitted by the concerned authority – including Rama IV, Silom, Surawongse, Charoenkrung, Rajdamri, Phyathai, Ratchadapisek, Dindaeng and Thaveemitr.

The UDD Red Shirts however scorned the CAPO ban and mobilised numbers of Red Shirts at Phan Fa Bridge to specifically target the 11 critical

thoroughfare and business routes at 11am.

The red-clad caravan will be led by UDD leaders Arusman Pongruangrong, Suporn Attawong, Kwanchai Praipana and Payap Pankate.

Other groups of protesters will remain at the main rally site where they have camped since March 14 and at the Bangkok’s prime commercial crossroads, Ratchaprasong intersection, where they have stages a protest against the government since Saturday.

The Red Shirt’s reaction came as the two rounds of talks with the premier ended in a deadlock as they could not reach an agreement of the timeframe for the House dissolution.

The UDD insisted the prime minister must dissolve the parliament within 15 days, while Mr Abhisit said the government will dissolve the House in nine months after the charter amendment is accomplished. (TNA)

-- TNA 2010-04-06

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Thai riot police square off with protesters in Bangkok

by Thanaporn Promyamyai

BANGKOK (AFP) -- Hundreds of riot police with truncheons and shields faced off with angry red-shirted Thai protesters in central Bangkok Tuesday as tensions escalated over their bid to topple the government.

Police blocked hoards of red-shirted supporters of fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra who paralysed the capital's main shopping and luxury hotel district for a fourth day, despite the threat of arrest.

Leaders of the Reds, who hail mostly from the country's rural north, vowed to keep up their protests until Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva calls snap elections, and were planning a march through banned areas in the capital.

"We are ready to fight and die here," senior Red Nattawut Saikuar said with a raised fist. "If Abhisit is ready, we are ready. We have no plan to retreat and return home empty-handed," he said.

"Those who are shaken by the situation can return home but all Red Shirts at home in Bangkok and suburbs please rush to Ratchaprasong," he said, referring to the area of Bangkok that is home to five-star hotels and major shopping malls.

Police declined to say how many officers were out on the streets but several hundred were seen at points around the capital's tourist hub.

Television pictures showed minor skirmishes between police and some of the protesters.

The Reds say the government is illegitimate because it came to power with army backing through a parliamentary vote in December 2008 after a court decision ousted Thaksin's allies from power.

The authorities will seek arrest warrants for 10 protest leaders Tuesday, said deputy prime minister Suthep Thaugsuban, who is in charge of security.

"They would be arrested on stage," he told reporters.

Flag-waving, red-clad protesters travelling on foot, motorbikes and in cars swarmed downtown Bangkok, squaring off with riot police blocking their way down a key road through the capital.

The military has mounted a heavy security response involving 50,000 personnel at its height to try to contain the protests which drew as many as 100,000 people on the first day on March 14.

As many as 50,000 protesters massed late Monday in the tourist heartland, while a further 14,000 gathered at another base in the old city, according to police.

The government wants to avoid a repeat of last April's clashes with Red Shirts that left two people dead, six months after riot police took on the rival Yellow Shirts in bloody scenes outside parliament.

"We have specifically given instructions to the officers they cannot cause confrontation or use force excessively," said government spokesman Panitan Wattanayagorn.

But he said the protesters could be prosecuted if they do not allow traffic to flow through the key commercial area.

The Reds' gathering in the tourist hub has been banned under a strict security law that could land the protesters with a year in jail.

They were emboldened by a Bangkok court's dismissal of the government's request for an injunction to force the protesters out of the tourist district, where they have halted traffic and caused stores to close.

But both sides claimed a legal victory because the court also noted that the government already had the power to evict the Reds under its security law that allows authorities to set up checkpoints, impose curfews and limit movement.

Business chiefs have warned the protests could inflict heavy losses on tourism and other industries.

Thai society is split between the Reds, who accuse Abhisit's government of being elitist and army-backed, and the Yellow Shirts, supporters of the country's establishment who accuse Thaksin of gross corruption.

Thaksin, a billionaire former telecoms tycoon, lives abroad to avoid a jail term for graft at home.

-- ©Copyright AFP 2010-04-06

Published with written approval from AFP.

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THE NATION: Police, police vehicles retreating from Rajprasong after protest leaders cancelled plan to march on 11 routes.

THE NATION: 191 police retreated fr Rajprasong. Tension eases now:TNN

THE NATION: Chuan Leekpai: We can't use security policies in experimental manner. Lives taken can never be brought back.

TAN Network: Red-shirts threw water bottles and push authorities situated near Ratchaprasong rally site; authorities retreat 50 m to BTS Ratchadamri

TAN Network: PM's Office Minister Satit: govt still opened to negotiations with red-shirt group but must be done transparently

THE NATION: the bees look confused, some walking back up on Rajdamri some still going toward the park. some just sitting down in the middle

THE NATION: For bus route check, call 184.

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THE NATION: Nation Channel: Red Udon leader Kwanchai is preparing to lead Udon Thani protesters back home after the defying march was cancelled.

THE NATION: red-shirt leader Suporn Atthawong threatens to surround officers and storm Democrat Party is rally at Ratchaprasong is dispersed

THE NATION: Kwanchai taking with him protesters from Udon.

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TAN Network: police promise not to disperse rally and agree to retreat from Ratchaprasong intersection to Ratchadamri BTS after negotiations

TAN Network: Ratchadamri BTS station closed temporarily

TAN Network: minor clashes between red-shirts and officers at Sarasin intersection and front of Central Chidlom; officers agree to retreat

TAN Network: Udon Thani red-shirt leader Kwanchia Praipana moves group out of protest site; unahppy with decision not to go ahead with convoy to 11 roads

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THE NATION: A couple SMS reports say the same thing: Kwanchai is sulking over key red leaders getting "too soft".

THE NATION: Nation reporters have checked & dismissed red claims that Pattaya municipality hall has been seized by protesters.

TAN Network: PM in meeting with CAPO all morning; cancelled plans to preside over 64th anniversary merit-making of Democrat Party

THE NATION: Thing to watch now: Will govt arrest red leaders?

THE NATION: Nuttawut: "One hour from now we will make 'people's dignity' announcement. And Abhisit govt'd better be prepared."

THE NATION: Thai PBS: Mater Dei School announced it will be closed from Wednesday until April 18.

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THE NATION: No police at Pratunam intersection. It seemed to be a new stage of red shirts:TNN

THE NATION: Some may suspect police "neutral gear" theory. To me, under the circumstances, anti-govt police can just fire a shot and send eveth to hel_l.

THE NATION: Members of Facebook's "No House dissolution" campaign are gathering at Chatuchak.

THE NATION: Three helicopters are seen flying over Rajprasong area:TNN

THE NATION: Jatuporn playing that doctored audio clip _ where Abhisit spelled out plots to crack down on protesters _ to reds again. What a shame.

THE NATION: Red leaders announced they will move to Democrat HQ one hr fr now. Today is 64th's party BD.

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Arrest warrants to be issued against red shirts leaders : Suthep

By The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Police would issue arrest warrants against red shirts leaders who led the seizures of Rajprasong Intersection and Pan Fah Bridge, Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban said Tuesday.

"The arrest warrants for more than ten red shirts leaders will soon be issued," said Suthep who is chief of Peacekeeping Operations Commands.

Once the arrest warrants are issued, police could arrest the red shirts leaders whenever they are found.

Meanwhile a red shirts leader; Jatuporn Prompan, challenged police to arrest him and other leaders.

"We don't care how many arrest warrants would be issued against us. We would defy the warrants because we are fighting for democracy," he said.

He then has shown what he claimed to be recorded voice of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva. The voice which the premier said was doctored ordered the authorities to use violence and kill the protesters.

-- The Nation 2010-04-06

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Natthawut warns govt to be prepared for further action from red shirts

BANGKOK: -- Natthawut Saikua, a red-shirt leader, announced that the red-shirt movement would make an offensive move in one hour.

"One hour from now we will make 'people's dignity' announcement. And The Abhisit government had better be prepared," Natthawut announced.

-- The Nation 2010-04-06

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THE NATION: Rama VI RD, where the Democrats HQ locates, is closed now:TNN

THE NATION: Red leaders seem to be trying to move the crowds again. "Be prepared to go where they don't want you," Jatuporn said.

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Jatuporn plays Abhisits' doctored audio clip to incite protesters

Jatuporn Promphan, a red-shirt leader, played a doctored audio clip of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to incite anger of the red-shirt protesters at the Rajprasong Intersection.

The clip was doctored to sound that Abhisit ordered troops to crack down on the protesters during the last Songkran days.

Jatuporn announced that he would lead protesters to make another attempt to march on the prohibited routes again.

-- The Nation 2010-04-06

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THE NATION: Kwanchai's changed his mind now, and he could b instrumental for reds' plan to besiege Democrat HQ this afternoon.

THE NATION: Reds protesters led police and military move fr Rajdamri BTS station back to Suan Lum Pini Park. No tension, The Nation's Pongphon.

TAN Network: Red-shirts announced at around 12.15 p.m. that they will be conducting a mobile rally in an hour but refused to disclose location

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THE NATION: Five mins to the time Jaruporn promises to announce the plan after the 11 route march cancelled.

TAN Network: BMTA orders all BKK public buses not to stick 'House dissolution' stickers; says BMTA is politically neutral

TAN Network: red-shirt motorcycles block entrance and exit to Lumpinee Park to prevent soldiers from coming out

THE NATION: Kwanchai said he was misundertood by media. He initially planned to fly to Udon to lead more protesters to Bkk.

THE NATION: He just announced he would lead reds from Phan Fa to Silom using Rama IV road. The march will begin at 1:30 pm.