Bangkok Red-Shirt Rally - Live Tuesday

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THE NATION: Nuttawut ordered Phan Fa reds to move into the 11 prohibited routes "immediately."

THE NATION: "From this minute on, we will strike back," said Nuttawut.

TAN Network: Red-shirts to lay seige to Democrat Party headquarters; convoy to leave Panfah Bridge at 1.10pm

THE NATION: Rajprasong reds , meanwhile, have been ordered to "presssure" military troops to "go back to barracks."

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Kwanchai cancels plan to go to Democrat HQ but will march to Silom

BANGKOK: -- Kwanchai Praiphana cancelled his plan to march to the Democrat Party head office.

He was instead assigned by the red-shirt leaders to lead protesters from the Phan Fa rally site to Silom by travelling on the 11 roads, which the Peacekeeping Operations Command issued an order to ban the protesters from entering.

Natthawut Saikua, a red-shirt leader, announced at 1 pm, that Suporn Atthakorn would lead protesters to maintain position at Phan Fa while Kwanchai would lead protesters to march on the 11 prohibited roads.

-- The Nation 2010-04-06

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TAN Network: Red-shirts announce plans to carry out convoy to 11 routes; to break through all checkpoints and will chase soldiers out of Lumpinee Park

THE NATION: Protest leaders have ordered motorcycle reds to go to Silom.

THE NATION: A lot of reds at Rajprasong are moving to Lumpini Park to pressure soldiers there to leave.

THE NATION: Natthawut recruited 5,000 volunteers to force troops to leave the area. The volunteers now head to Lumpini Park to confront troops there.

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Red shirts renew plan to defy orders to 11 roads

By The Nation

BANGKOK. -- Red shirts protesters cancelled plan to march to Democrat Party headquarter at 1pm. They renew their plan to go to 11 roads banned by government orders.

Red shirts leaders at Rajaprasong Intersection assigned the leaders at Pan Fah Bridge rally site to prepare trucks and vehicles to go to the 11 roads put off-limit for them by the government orders.

They said that if the protesters face police checkpoints on their ways to the roads, they must break them by "peaceful means."

Earlier red shirts leaders said on their stage at Rajaprasong Intersection that they would lead the protesters to a place where they refused to reveal.

However the leaders at Pan Fah Bridge said Democrat Party headquarters on Rama VI road was their destination.

The party on Tuesday celebrated its 67th anniversary which was chaired by ex-party leader and ex-PM Chuan Leekpai. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva was absent from the ceremony.

Shortly after the announcement, police closed part of Rama VI road which are near the party headquarters.

-- The Nation 2010-04-06

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THE NATION. Reds changing plan like my colleagues picking shoes. Now, Democrat-bound mobs ordered to move to Silom. Also confusion over Lumpini march

THE NATION: Nuttawut said soldiers inside Lumpini have left, so no need to go there.

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THE NATION: the destinaion is Silom for the Reds. Meanwhile TNN just shows the footage of Reds leaving Phan-fa.

TAN Network: BMTA adjusts 36 public bus routes to go around red-shirt protest sites; passengers should call 184 for more info

THAN Network: Chiang Rai red-shirts close off entrance to provincial hall; red-shirts in North and Northeast threaten to close provincial halls

THE NATION: The gathering of FB group "No House Dissolution" at Chatuchak Park is cancelled for safety reason.

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THE NATION: Red protesters now already block Silom intersection in front of Dusit Thani Hotel, The Ntaion's Pongphon reported

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Nation: BTS Ratchadamri was closed.

Thaivisa member on Thaivisa Facebook http://www.facebook.com/farang:

We were just at Lumphini. It's closed and red shirts had blocked the corner of Lang Suan and Sarasin.

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Bangkokpundit: Red shirts moving from all directions (to Silom ?). They are moving along Sathorn now from over the bridge

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Red shirts' convoy arrive Henry Dunant Intersection

BANGKOK: -- At 13.50pm, convoy of red shirts protesters that left their Pan Fah Bridge rally site already reached Henry Dunant Intersection.

The convoy which was led by Suporn Attawong, a red shirts leader left Pan Fah Bridge at about 13.10pm.

The move was aimed at defying a government order which banned the red shirts from entering the business district of Silom and Sathorn.

They planned to drop by at Lumpini Park where peace seekers or pink shirts initially planned to gather. The pink shirts however cancelled their plan to avoid confrontation with the reds.

-- The Nation 2010-04-06

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THE NATION: Red shirts protesters block Silom road to Bangrak. They are now at Bangkok Bank's headquarter.

THE NATION: INN Sms says 5-kg explosive was found at the fence of Chulalongkorn University Tue.

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Troops, police withdrawn from Ratchaprasong

BANGKOK, 6 April 2010 (NNT) – The situation at Ratchaprasong Intersection has eased up after the security forces of police and military officers have retreated from the area to avoid confrontation with supporters of the United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD).

UDD Secretary-General Nattawut Saikua calmed his supporters down after an intense confrontation between the security forces and UDD protestors. He then negotiated with the police and the troops to withdraw from the place.

Security forces and their equipment were then removed from the area after they were ordered to surround the UDD in the morning. The situation eased up while UDD core leaders then told their supporters to hold their grounds.

The anti-government protestors are currently headed towards Silom road, to show their retaliation against the government after they have been prohibited from rallying on 11 roads which are business areas.

Mr Jatuporn also threatened that UDD supporters would close the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT) television station if the authorities close their People Channel.

-- NNT 2010-04-06

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THE NATION: Nation reporter Pongpon said reds have fully occupied Bangrak-bound silom rd now. The other side still open to traffic.

THE NATION: Red gatherings also reported at provincial halls, in Chiang Rai, Khon Kaen and Pattaya.

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Homemade bomb spotted at Chulalongkorn University's gate

BANGKOK: --A homemade bomb was spotted at a the main gate of Chulalongkorn University Tuesday morning.

The bomb was spotted by a road sweeper at 6:30 am.

It was left inside a plastic bag near a roadside bench of the city administration, which is bout 10 metres away from the main gate.

Bomb disposal police checked and found that the bomb was made of fertilisers and diesel oil and some explosives.

Police said the bomb's fuse had already been lit but it failed to ignite the bomb, which was not fully assembled.

-- The Nation 2010-04-06

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THE NATION: From the street: I think there are two reactions from Bangkokians - resignation&rage. Either/or. And the latter is growing

THE NATION: A woman tried to slam her VIOS at red-shirt protesters on Silom at 2:20 pm. Police came to her rescue when protesters surrounded her car.

THE NATION: roaming the 11 forbidden streets in defiance. Growing crowd at Ratchprasong. Hyatt shut down. Four Seasons empty.

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Couple Uses Pickup Truck to Crash into Red Mob in Silom

BANGKOK: -- INN reported that a couple, in a pick up truck, had crashed into the red rally on Silom road.

Angry protesters attacked the vehicle and caused significant damages to the windows.

Authorities have rushed to the scene to prevent violence from erupting.

-- Tan Network 2010-04-06

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Woman rescued by police after trying to slam car at protesters

BANGKOK: -- A woman was rescued by police after angry protesters surrounded her car when she tried to slam her Toyota Vios at red-shirt people in front of the Bangkok Bank on Silom Road at 2:20 pm Tuesday.

She was driving towards the group of demonstrators on the road, prompting them to rush to surround her car.

Police rushed in to help and keep the protesters away from the car and the woman sped away.

-- The Nation 2010-04-06

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Bangkokpundit: TNN reports that there is explosion behind the Dem Party HQ building. 2 ppl injured

Bangkokpundit: TNN speaking to Dem spokesman Dr. Buranaj re explosion at Dem Party HQ. Believes it could have been planted in advance

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Bomb Attack Near Democrats HQ, One Injured

A bomb explosion took place at the parking lot at the rear of the Democrat Party headquarters.

One police officer has been injured. He's currently being treated at Vichaiyuth Hospital.

-- Tan Network 2010-04-06

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THE NATION: The grenade was shot at a Correction dept van filled with tears gas and guns parked inside the Democrat HQ, NNA reports.

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Grenade injures two at Thai premier's party HQ: spokesman

BANGKOK (AFP) -- A grenade exploded Tuesday outside the party headquarters of Thailand's embattled prime minister, injuring two policemen, officials said, as mass anti-government protests paralysed central Bangkok.

"The grenade was fired and landed in the parking lot behind the party headquarters, wounding two policemen," said Democrat party spokesman Satit Pitutacha.

Satit said the men were not seriously hurt and had been taken to a local hospital for treatment. Another party spokesman said shrapnel had hit one of the men in the chest.

Politicians had gathered at the base near the finance ministry to mark the party's 64th anniversary, but Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva was not present because he is based at an army barracks during the protests, said Satit.

-- ©Copyright AFP 2010-04-06

Published with written approval from AFP.

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THE NATION: PM Abhisit will be on TV pool within 15 mins.

THE NATION: PM Abhisit will be on TV pool within 15 mins.// He'd better talk good because people start to lose patience.

THE NATION: Abhisit about to go on air now

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THE NATION: Abhisit about to go on air now

THE NATION: PM: We have following the situation closely hoping to bring back peace to all Thais

THE NATION: PM: We have publicized the government's stand, telling protesters they are breaking the law.

THE NATION: PM: We are abiding by steps and measures that are internationally accepted.

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THE NATION: PM: Court has ruled police can arrest protest leaders 'when they are breaking the law" only.(arrest can be made only when they are on stage)

THE NATION: PM: "Protest leaders are distorting information, convincing protesters they are facing illegal crackdown by state"

Bangkokpundit: Abhisit is flanked by Deputy PM Suthep and Defence Minister Prawiit

THE NATION: PM: "I know public dissatisfaction. We are dissatisfied, too."

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THE NATION: PM: "This led to more people joining the rally (making enforcement of the law impossible)

THE NATION: PM: "If on April 10 the situation remains unsolved, I'll cancel my trip to Washington for a nuclear conference."

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THE NATION: PM: "We have today seen how protest leaders distorted facts and we will be prepared to cope with that in future."

THE NATION: The TV address has ended.

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PM says govt will not give up attempts to restore normalcy

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said he, the government and the Peacekeeping Operations Command would try their best to enforce the laws to return normalcy to the country.

He was speaking live on TV pool.

He said the government and officials concerned would rush to solve the problems.

The prime minister said he want to see Thais to celebrate Songkran days under the normal situation.

He said the authorities had to ease the tension and retreat from confronting the protesters after protest leaders abused information to rally many people to join the rally.

The distortion was done on two TV stations of the red-shirt movement, the prime minister said.

-- The Nation 2010-04-06

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PM States Red Protesters Overstep Boundary of Rights to Demonstrate

PM Abhisit Vejjajiva stated that the red-shirt protesters have overstepped the boundary of the law that allows for peaceful demonstrations.

He's reiterated that the Internal Security Act has granted the authorities the right to disperse the protesters.

-- Tan Network 2010-04-06

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PM may cancel US trip if situation not improve by April 10

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Tuesday that he may cancel his visit to the United States on April 10 if the political crisis does not improve.

He made the statement while making a special TV address.

-- The Nation 2010-04-06

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MCOT: PM assures law enforcement will restore normalcy; shortens ASEAN meeting attendance in Vietnam; mulls cancellation of Washington visit

THE NATION: PM may cancel US trip if situation not improve by April

THE NATION: He is taking full responsibility. He has character. He is best to ask for our support. UDD WANTS violence.

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MCOT: PM Abhisit, Deputy PM Suthep visit two police wounded in grenade blast near Democrat Party headquarters, inspect crime scene

THE NATION: NNA news reports Leena Jang visited the Reds at Ratchaprasong. To my surprise, she was a leader of one group during the Yellow March!!

MCOT: Cabinet to meet at Parliament tomorrow; may extend Internal Security Act: Government Spokesman

THE NATION: Ex-PMs Chavalit, Chuan, Anand, and Banharn accepted an invitation to discuss with academics and religious leaders:Chuchai, HRC's sec-gen

THE NATION: For Seasons Hotel doesn't allow tourists to check in due to the concern over their safety, TV Channel 5 reports.