Bangkok Red-Shirt Rally - Live Wednesday

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THE NATION: Another group of victims of political crisis: 15,000 temporary staff of hotels in Rajprasong area are out of job. via Thai PBS

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THE NATION: Avoid Vidhpavadi Rd. Jammed. Tear gas and rubber bullets fired.

THE NATION: Thai PBS has the report -NOW!!!

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Breaking: Bangkok: Redshirts crash with soldiers near Don Muang Airport now

Breaking: Thai troops fire shots into the air near Red Shirt protesters near Don Muang Airport in Bangkok

Bangkok Traffic info: Avoid Vibhavadi - Rangsit Road especially near Don Muang at all cost.

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ThavisaNews: Breaking: Thai troops fire shots into the air near Red Shirt protesters near Don Muang Airport in Bangkok

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MCOT: Red Shirt protesters confront Army checkpoint at National Memorial n Vibhavadirunsit Road; rubber bullets reportedly used by troops

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THE NATION: One redshirt protester was injured at the ears from the rubber bullet at the National Memorial #TPBS

THE NATION: Dhamakaya Temple yesterday released a statement, denying the rumour the temple's connection to redshirts.

THE NATION: Ex-PM Chavalit to explain himself to CRES Friday over alleged involvement in movement to overthrow monarchy

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Red-shirt Leaders Call Protesters to Return to Ratchaprasong Intersection

The core red-shirt protesters have called the protesters who traveled to Thai Market in Pathum Thani province to return to the Ratchaprasong rally site after the protesters have clashed with security officials there.

Reports indicated that Kwanchai Praiphana, who was supposed to lead the protest at the Thai Market, is taking refuge in a car fearing he'll be apprehended by the authorities.

-- Tan Network 2010-04-28

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Clash between Red-shirts and Authorities at Thai Market in Pathum Thani

A number of red-shirt protesters, led by Kwanchai Praiphana, have clashed with security officials at Thai Market in Pathum Thani province. They were supposed to gather there to give encouragement to another group of local red-shirts who had set up a roadblock to prevent security officials from travelling into Bangkok.

The protesters have reported fired fire rockets at the soldiers. They've also taken control of a gas station on Vibhavadhi Rangsit Road.

-- Tan Network 2010-04-28

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Red shirts call for reinforcements at Don Muang

Following the clash with anti-riot troops, red-shirt leaders called protesters in Pathum Thani to reinforce their peers who were clashing with the force.

Hundreds of red-shirt protesters were seen coming out from the Dhammakaya Temple to reinforce the protesters at the front line.

-- The Nation 2010-04-28

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Former PM Chaovalit to Talk to Ambassadors and Media on Friday

Former PM and chairman of the Pheu Thai party General Chaovalit Yongchaiyudh has denied the accusation made by the Center for Resolution of the Emergency Situation (CRES) that he's involved in efforts to topple the highest institution of Thailand. He's scheduled a press conference with foreign envoys in Thailand and members of the media on April 30.

-- Tan Network 2010-04-28

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TAN Network: Red leader Jatuporn orders Kwanchai to lead protesters from Thai Mkt in Pathum back to Ratchaprasong.

THE NATION: Mob without a leader? Kwanchai is reportedly heading back to Rajprasong. Wonder if protesters know about this. via NNA

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Kwanchai flees back to Rajprasong

Kwanchai Praiphana fled from Don Muang where red-shirt protesters clashed with anti-riot troops back to Rajaprasog at 2:09 pm Wednesday.

Kwanchai left the clashing scene back to Rajprasong after Jatuporn Promphan called on the protesters to return to Rajprasong because the main army of the red-shirt protesters could not reinforce those who were clashing with troops.

Suporn Atthawong then announced that Kwanchai was heading back to Rajprasong.

-- The Nation 2010-04-28

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THE NATION: Our military expert said the grounded force of Airforce "อากาศโยธิน",similar 2special marine force of navy, is assigned 2 handle the rally.

THE NATION: Urgent! Don Muang Tollway is now closed - both inbound and outbound. via JS100radio

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TAN Network: Reds use 18-wheeler to block outbound-Vibhavadi Rangsit Rd, traffic heavily congested.

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THE NATION: Police also close the traffic on Vibhavadi Rangsit Rd-inbound traffic fr Vibhavadi (from Zeer Rangsit)&outbound from Bang Kaen.

THE NATION: Q: Why Reds and Kwanchai should be threatened ? A:They won't meet with ordinary force but a special unit called Air Force's Security forces.

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THE NATION: NationTV: Red-shirt protesters seize gas station at Don Muang to try to prevent troop from advancing to arrest them.

THE NATION: Their leaders urged the protesters to regroup at the gas station because authorities blocked them from returning to Rajprasong.

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ThaivisaNews: Traffic Info: Don Muang Airport urges passengers to keep time in reserve at least 3 hrs to 4 hrs for traveling to airport

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Protesters seize control of gas station in Don Muang

A group of red-shirt protesters seized control of a LPG refilling gas station in Don Muang to try to prevent troops from advancing to arrest them following a clash, Nation TV reported.

Leaders of the group told protesters to retreat from the clashing ling back to Rajprasong but they later announced that the authorities were blocking their way so they urged the protesters to regroup inside the gas refilling station.

-- The Nation 2010-04-28

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THE NATION: Report (NationTV) from National Memorial:security forces fired warning shots and the confrontation is still on. (2.48pm)

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THE NATION: Redshirts near the National Memorial are WITHOUT their leaders. Reds launched protectiles to the force while the military fired tear gas.

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THE NATION: Redshirts near the National Memorial are WITHOUT their leaders. Reds launched protectiles to the force while the military fired tear gas.

MCOT: Redshirts near the National Memorial are WITHOUT their leaders. Reds launched protectiles to the force while the military fired tear gas.

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Kwanchai arrested: report

Kwanchai Phraiphana, a red-shirt leader, was arrested near the clashing site in Don Muang, Thai Rath Online reported.

The paper said Kwanchai was arrested at 2:41 pm while was trying to flee back to Rajprasong.

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10 red-shirt protesters arrested at Sangkeet Witthaya School

Some 10 red-shirt protesters were arrested at the Sangkeet Witthaya School near the National Memorial in Don Muang at 2:20 pm, Matichon Online reported.

-- The Nation 2010-04-28

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THE NATION: (2.45pm) - A group of protesters try to move to DonMuang Toll way - which is now closed from Din Daeng. via Thai PBS

THE NATION: Thailand now "Breaking News" on CNN. A "major gun battle" is going on in Bangkok.

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UDD rally to Talad Thai blocked at Don Muang

BANGKOK (NNT) -– Supporters of the United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) dispatched to march to Talad Thai have been blocked by security officers on their way passing the air force base at Don Muang.

UDD Udon Leader, Kwanchai Praiphana, told his supporters to stop marching as they were passing the air force base at Don Muang because forces of police and military officers equipped with full riot gear were stationed there.

Both sides are keeping a distance of about two kilometers from each other while media members are requested to leave the area. The situation is reported to be very intense.

The march of the UDD today is set to go to Talad Thai to give moral support to a group of UDD protestors gathered there. About 2,000 protestors with motorcycles and motorcades have been dispatched for this mission.

The march earlier went on smoothly. The road was reported to be very congested although traffic police had been facilitating the traffic.

UDD protestors at Rangsit are setting up checkpoints prohibiting security officers from other provinces to come to Bangkok for a crowd dispersal mission. They also intend to facilitate fellow UDD supporters from other provinces to join the rally at Ratchaprasong.

According to the latest development, troops have started shooting rubber bullets against UDD protestors, forcing them to retreat after a failed negotiation between both sides.

-- NNT 2010-04-28

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ThaivisaNews: Bangkok Breaking News: At least five people are wounded in renewed clashes between Thai soldiers and protesters, hospital says - Reuters

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MCOT: Heavy rain forces troops, Red Shirt protesters, to temporarily halt clashes after rubber bullets, stones barrage; traffic chaotic

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Heavy rains at Don Muang clashing site

At 2:54 pm Wednesday, heavy rains fell down at the spot where troops clashed with red-shirt protesters.

The Don Muang Tollway exit near the National Monument was closed.

-- The Nation 2010-04-28

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Vegetable vendor injured by stray bullet: report

TNN 24 reported that a vegetable vendor was injured by a stray bullet while driving his pick-up truck to the Thai Market.

The cable TV news station said the man was shot at his left cheek while his pick-up truck was driving on the Don Muang Tollway passing the spot where red-shirt protesters were clashing with anti-riot troops.

-- The Nation 2010-04-28

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THE NATION: Xian Hua News Agency recently reports " Red-shirts leader arrested after clashes with army"

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Explosion sound heard at Saladaeng Intersection

An explosion sound was heard under the fly-over at the Saladaeng Intersection at 3:58 pm Wedneday.

The sound and smoke under the vehicle fly-over prompted red-shirt protesters to rush to the scene to check what it was.

-- The Nation 2010-04-28

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BBC World Headlines: 1 soldier killed in Clash in Northern Bangkok.

THE NATION: CNN reports one soldier killed>> we have heard that too - from the clash at Don Muang. to be confirmed