Bangkok Red-Shirt Rally - Live Thursday

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Jatuporn to dispatch reds to confront every security point

Jatuporn Promphan, a red-shirt leader, announced Thursday that he would dispatch red-shirt protesters to confront troops and police at every security point.

The Centre for Resolution of Emergency Situation announced security points will be set up around Rajprasong to seal off the rally zone.

-- The Nation 2010-05-13

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Thai military 'to surround red-shirt protesters'

The number of troops in Bangkok is

said to have increased in recent days

The Thai military says security forces plan to surround a protest camp in Bangkok with armoured vehicles.

A spokesman said that routes into the sprawling encampment would be closed at 1800 (1100 GMT). Protesters would be free to leave but not enter, he said.

Read more: news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8679218.stm

-- BBC 2010-05-13

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THE NATION: 6 pm now. People ar Rajprasong area can still use their mobile phone. Petchaburi RD remains unblocked.

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From the Newsroom with Suthichai Yoon and Tulsathit Taptim on likelyhood of violence (May... http://bit.ly/dstL8a

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On Twitter: http://twitter.com/nationnews/status/13907866411

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ThaivisaNews: Panthip Plaza is now closed. It may reopen tomorrow. via js100 radio

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Army to deploy 52 armoured vehicles to seal off Rajprasong

The Army has prepared to deploy 52 armoured vehicles in the operation to seal off Rajprasong rally zone.

The vehicles have been modified to be protected with sand bags to prevent RPG and M79 grenade attacks.

-- The Nation 2010-05-13

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Deadline looms for Thai Red Shirts

The leader of Thai anti-government protesters has urged supporters to surround any armoured vehicles that converge outside their demonstration site in Bangkok, to prevent them from dispersing Red Shirt protesters.

The reaction comes after Thailand's army warned it would seal off the protest site at 1100 GMT on Thursday after Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva shelved plans for early elections. Initial efforts for talks to try and reach a deal have broken down.

BBC reporter Rachel Harvey believes the government's threat is extremely serious.

Source: news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8679968.stm

-- BBC 2010-05-13

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Related topic:

Bangkok Embassies Shut In Face Of Protest Measures

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Bangkok-Emba...te-t364803.html

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THE NATION: Jatuporn said the phone signal has just been cut. #redshirt

THE NATION: Some residents in Rajprasong area have reported water supply has stopped. Electricity and mobile phone still usable.

TAN Network: Emergency decree invoked in 15 additional provinces as disperal operation kicked off.

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CRES Orders More Roads to Be Closed

The Center for the Resolution of Emergency Situation (CRES) has ordered more roads to be closed as the operation to disperse anti-government red-shirt protesters kicked off tonight.

Apart from Wireless Road, Ratchaprasong, Ratthewee, Rama I Road and Ratchaprarob Road will also be closed.

-- Tan Network 2010-05-13

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CRES Declares Emergency Decree in 15 Additional Provinces

The Center for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation (CRES) has invoked the Emergency Decree in 15 additional provinces ahead of the planned launch of a dispersal operation that will see armored vehicles and possibly live ammunitions used to encourage anti-government red-shirt protesters to disperse.

-- Tan Network 2010-05-13

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THE NATION: Water supply 4 residence around Rajprasong return to normal now.

THE NATION: Seems sth really going on. residents report on-off water supply and mobile phone problems at rajprasong continue.

THE NATION: @js100radio Very heavy traffic jam on Rama 9.

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THE NATION: Still no sign of Veera. But Seh Daeng's England gossip may b far-fetched, possible sarcasm ab Veera's repeatedly-stated desire to be in UK.

MCOTEnglishnews: CRES proposes PM to enforce Emergency Decree in 15 provinces where Red Shirts are active; orders closure of Rama 1 Road

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Ratchaprasong Turns into No-fly Zone

The CRES has turned Ratchaprasong into a no-fly zone after reports indicated that an unidentified aircraft has been circling the area. Authorities fear an air-terror strike could take place as an operation to disperse the red-shirt protesters was launched at 6 P.M. tonight.

-- Tan Network 2010-05-13

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THE NATION: gunshot-like sounds have been heard at Saladaeng, our reporter in the area said.

@Dany_k About 15 police motorbikes went from sukhumvit up wireless. Armed!

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MCOTEnglishnews; Cabinet approves enforcement of Emergency Decree in 15 provinces where Red Shirts are active as proposed by CRES

@BangkokDan: Don't expect much concerted army "action" until the early wee hours, but also don't expect M79 and gunshot silence over night.

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FLASH: THAI RED-SHIRTS LEADER KHATTIYA SAWASDIPOL SHOT NEAR RALLY SITE: WITNESS

INN: Someone close to Sae Deang has confirmed that he was indeed shot; transported to Hua Chiew Hospital

Channel 7 said Seh Daeng has been sent to Hua Chiew hospital.

photo_journ dtac: signal cut

NATION: Chulalongkorn hospital director has told us he wasn't aware Seh Daeng has been admitted to his hospital.

More than 100 gun fired was heard near U-Chuliang Bld on Rama IV. - via Nattha_tvthai.

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Recap: An aide to Seh Daeng answered @jin_nation call to Seh Daeng's number. The aide said Seh Daeng was shot in the head, is at Hua Chiew [hospital] The aide, who still sounded shocked, said: "He's in ICU." (in response to a question whether he was seriously wounded)

BTS service is totally closed at all stations for safety reasons

Erawan Centre also reported many other injuries.

Bangkok protests update: Thai emergency medical center says people hospitalized in business district; number unknown

ASTV: Sae Deang reportedly shot in the head; at ICU of Hua Chiew Hospital; military units surround hospital

NATION: Erawan Centre also reported many other injuries.

SKy News UK: A renegade Thai general who supports Red Shirt opposition protest movement is shot and seriously wounded

Urgent: Nation Channel reported that Seh Daeng has died.

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THE NATION: Urgent: Nation Channel reported that Seh Daeng has died.

Nation Channel just quoted Metropolitan Police Command Police Gen Vorapong as reporting "Sen Daeng has died"

(8.05) Nation TV: Erawan Centre hasn't confirmed the death of Seh Daeng but said he was unconscious in ICU.

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THE NATION: Nation Channel just quoted Metropolitan Police Command Police Gen Vorapong as reporting "Sen Daeng" had died.

THE NATION: Urgent: Nation Channel has announced correction, saying doctors still attempting to save Sen Daeng's life.

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ASTV: Sae Deang has died of gunshot wound to the head

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THE NATION: Repeat: Nation Channel has announced correction saying Seh Daeng is unconscious and doctors trying to save him.

TAN network: Nation: Sae Deang not dead, being treated for serious head wound

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Outspoken red general shot and seriously injured

BANGKOK: -- An outspoken red shirt leader Lt Gen Khattiya Sawasdipol is shot and suffers a gun wound on the head on Thursday.

He was reportedly being treated in intensive care unit at Hua Chiew Hospital.

His condition is believed to be serious.

Reports said that he was shot near Sarasin intersection, near Rajprasong rally site where red shirts have been rallying for months.

The incident happened shortly after the government sealed off the roads surrounding the rally site, shut off electricity, cut off water supply and all transportation around the site.

Reporters at the scene reported that they heard what they believed were bomb explosions and gunfires.

Nation television channel reported that an unknown number of people were injured from the explosions and are sent to a nearby hospital.

-- The Nation 2010-05-13

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TAN Network: TAN Network reporter does not see any military presence at Hua Chiew Hospital as earlier reported

TAN Network: Channel 11: Sae Deang taken for scans after being wheeled out of ICU

THE NATION: Only one bullet hit Seh Daeng's nape. #Nation TV.

THE NATION: Nation TV reporter who had a glimpse of Seh Daeng at Hua Chiew: His head is wrapped. He's wearing oxygen mask. Docs say he's unconscious.

@bangkokpundit: ThaiPBS reports that Seh Daeng was in ICU, but was taken for x-ray.

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Photo of Seh Daeng

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Dissident Thai General Shot; Army Moves to Face Protesters

Gen. Khattiya Sawatdiphol, a renegade Thai general also known as Seh Daeng, was shot minutes after this photograph

was taken on Thursday.

By THOMAS FULLER

Published: May 13, 2010

BANGKOK — A renegade Thai general was shot in Bangkok on Thursday as the military planned to encircle the barricaded encampment of antigovernment demonstrators.

Gen. Khattiya Sawatdiphol, 59, better known as Seh Daeng, was allied with the protesters. He was struck in the head by a bullet during an interview with this reporter.

Read more: www.nytimes.com/2010/05/14/world/asia/14thai.html?src=twt&twt=nytimes

-- New York Times 2010-05-13

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TAN Network: TAN_Network Link to New York Times story by reporter who was with Sae Deang http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/14/world/asia/14thai.html?hp

@BangkokDan TPBS reports 22 injured, 1 @ Chula Hospital, 1 @ Police Hospital, rest elsewhere

@RichardBarrow: CRES: mobile phone signals have been shut down from 1800 to 2400 in Rajprasong area /via @UDDThailand

THE NATION: Nuttawut is reportedly appeared on the stage, informing the protesters about Seh Daeng being shot.

TAN Network: At least 20 security officers injured when confronted by red-shirt protesters at Huachiew Hospital; officers agree to retreat from hospital

TAN Network: Metropolitan Police chief Pol Gen Santan Chaiyanan visit Huachiew Hospital to follow up on Seh Daeng's condition

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THE NATION: (9.09pm) #redshirts destroy CCTV around Thai Belgian Bridge and tear down police barricades. #NNA

@bangkokpundit: ThaiPBS quoting from red leaders saying that a number of other reds were injured, but that Seh Daeng's shooting was not going to stop them

@RichardBarrow: CRES: ban on entrance to Petchburi, Phayathai, Wireless, Rama IV, Ratchaprarop, violation will entail 2 yr jail term /via @TAN_Network

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THE NATION: tulsathit Seh Daeng wasn't far from Chula Hospital when he was shot. But one TV report claimed his guards "dared not" take him to Chula.

THE NATION: CNN report on Seh Daeng - http://bit.ly/aODz2H

TAN Network: ThaiTV: Red shirt leaders say shooting is not reason to disperse rally; leaders stay in secure locations to prevent snipers

@bangkokpundit: ThaiPBS reporter on live-cross at Rajaprsong. AIS signal doesn't work, DTAC is iffy, but True Move works quite well

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MCOTEnglishnews: CRES: No vehicles to enter any road near Ratchaprasong, Violators face 2-yrs prison; Cutting mobile phone signals, water supply, electricity