Bangkok Red-Shirt Rally - Live Sunday

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Urgent: 6 people injured at Victory monument. Dangerous for protesters at ratchaprasong, bullets coming from opposite the stage /ThaiPBS

TAN: Din Daeng Intersection sees continuous burning of tyres and exchange in gunfire

BBC: 'Thai government sets new ultimatum in Bangkok protests' http://bit.ly/cOSxO8

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THE NATION: Strongest headline today is from Thai Post: Thailand in ruins

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Pickup with police hat on the dash delivering tires: http://twitpic.com/1oamru /via @photo_journ

CRES: Curfew is not necessary yet. /via @tulsathit

Nattawud: We request that the UN be brought in as mediator /via @RichardBarrow @terryfrd

CRES: Urgent: puts off curfew plan. /via @tulsathit

CRES: Curfew, however, will remain an option if situation warrants. Not situation is still controllable. /via @tulsathit

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Tyre barricade #4 under Bang Na flyover Rama IV, Klong Toei: http://twitpic.com/1oanlm /via @photo_journ

CRES announcement was made by Lt Gen Akkara Kerdphol, assistant Army chief-of-staff. /via @tulsathit

CRES: Akkara says although curfew would help troops' operations, it could also affected people's lives. /via @tulsathit

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CRES has got representatives from army, navy and airforce to reaffirm that they have co-operated closely. /via @veen_NT

TAN: Nuttawut: Ready to return to table of talks but govt must first call back troops and allow UN to be the mediator

CRES: Navy & Air Force explain their areas of responsibilities. E.g. Navy is in charge of Siriraj Hospital area and byonds. /via @veen_NT

CRES: Announcement has ended. One key point: No curfew as situation is now under control. But it will remain an option. /via @tulsathit

Thai army, Sunday, "would not impose a curfew in parts of Bangkok yet, it was no longer necessary, would be an inconvenience". /AFP

"New roadblock with tyres infront of our soi, soi Baan Plai Nuean. People relaxed, but everyone expecting army to move in" /via @freakingcat

Tweeter, @freakingcat says, "Tyres arriving by the minute, Khlong Toei might become the new Bon Kai".

No one will be using the MRT at Khlong Toei for a while: http://twitpic.com/1oart7 /via @freakingcat

"Hard working reds delivering tyres at Knlong Toei". http://twitpic.com/1oas8e /via @freakingcat

Nuttawut: Our priority now is to end violence. We can invite UN to meditate the negotiation between UDD & govt /via ThaiPBS @veen_NT

100's of motorbikes and Reds around Khlong Toei Expressway Bridge. "Vowing to fight on!" http://twitpic.com/1oasus /via @freakingcat

The Nation: CRES cancels plan to impose curfew in Bangkok: http://bit.ly/aaMLrt

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MCOT: Red Shirts close 3 traffic lanes at Sam Yan intersection, only 100 metres from security checkpoint; gunshots heard at Din Daeng

BTS: Skytrain Services on both lines will be halted for tomorrow (17th May) for safety concern. More information, contact: 026176000

"A guy just threw petrol bombs at Bangkok Bank ATM on the Din Daeng intersection. They say he is not a RED." /via @forestmat

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Foreign residents empty from Bangkok protest area /AFP

Franz Dobersberger carries his bewildered pet baby rabbit in a shopping bag, a column of black smoke rising down the road behind him. /AFP

"There has been no electricity since last night," says the 39-year-old German. "This has been going on too long." /AFP

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Ex-Boyband story: "gunfire sounded outside his condominium, Khrichana Phanitphong tried 2 warn his friend 2 come in from the balcony" /AFP

"I was worried about my friend, I opened the window 2 warn him 2 come inside.just started spking to him b4 he was shot" Khrichana said /AFP

"Then I was shot in my right shoulder," Khrichana, 32, a former pop singer, told AFP from his hospital bed Sunday /AFP

TNN: 9 more are injured at the latest clash near Victory Monument /via @veen_NT

Some pictures from Khlong Teoi area (16th May): http://bit.ly/bSSD1o /via @jackboxer

Bangkok Pattana School Closed Monday. See http://bit.ly/auTNJh /via @ZTeamBKK /cc @tulsathit

Bangkok Pattana School Closed Monday. See http://bit.ly/auTNJh /via @ZTeamBKK /cc @tulsathit

Ladybird International Kindergarten closed tomorrow. /via @globalmouthfull

MCOT: Red Shirt leaders: Ready to resume talks with government provided army stops security operation; wants UN to mediate

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AFP: 'Foreign residents empty from Bangkok protest area' http://bit.ly/bk0y7z

Sacred Heart Convent School closed all next week. Stores on Sunthornkosa closed. /cc @tulsathit

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Bangkok street battle

Lethal violence in the streets of Bangkok as anti-government protests seem to come to a head. CNN's Sara Sidner reports.

-- CNN 2010-05-15

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CRES: Live on TV

Panitan: Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th are to be public holidays

Former Singer, Khrichana Phanitphong talks about his ordeal yesterday with his friend being shot. http://bit.ly/aARs9R

Panitan: additional 5 provinces under SOE include Ubon Ratchathani, Mahasarakam, Roi-et, Nongbua Lampoo and Sakol Nakhon. /vua @veen_NT

Foreign Residents Empty From Bangkok Protest Area: http://bit.ly/ahEhki

Panitan: Govt asks #redshirt leaders to surrender and stop rally immediately. /via @veen_NT

Panitan: The road map is still in place. Will consider then on election. /via @bangkokpundit

Panitan: In regards to the UN interfering in Thailand, no Thai govt allows. We are sovereign country,but will listen 2 views /@bangkokpundit

Panitan: The request to ask for UN help is not acceptable. /via @veen_NT

Panitan ended, followed by CRES secretary. /via @veen_NT

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TAN: CRES: May 17-18 announced to be public holidays in BKK according to State of Emergency

CRES: Talking about facilitating protesters to go back home /via @bangkokpundit

SKY: Thai authorities to call state of emergency in five provinces, government spokesman says.

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CRES: Tawich: Now on prohibitions against financial institutions, insurance, forex from dealing with 106 persons /via @bangkokpundit

CRES: govt will facilitate & guarantee safety of all protesters who want to go home. Operation has started and continues until 3pm tomorrow.

SKY: Reuters: Thai government rejects calls for international mediation to end clashes with protesters.

CRES: Announcement has ended.

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"The street next to Victory Monument is completely full of smoke. A few injured reds maybe from rubber bullets" /via @vaitor

CNN: Thai protesters say they'll enter U.N.-mediated talks if troops are withdrawn. http://on.cnn.com/b9ZUVd

Repeat: Government declares May 17 and 18 public holidays within Bangkok /via @veen_NT

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Latest Death Toll: '29' (All Civilians). Injured: '221' /via @tulsathit

Central Bank and stock market top officials are having meeting after govt declares public holidays tomorrow and Tuesday. /via @tulsathit

The Black May 1992 death toll, which has always been contentious, is 48. /via @tulsathit

Seh Daeng has his kidney cleaned but his condition is still critical. The hospital will hold a press conference tomorrow. /via @veen_NT

Another "Troops are hiding in this building" by the redshirts as they try to storm in to Century Park Hotel. /Via Nation TV

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CRES freezes 106 bank accounts to cut support for red shirts

The Centre for Resolution of Emergency Situation declared that 106 bank accounts have been frozen as a measure to cut support for red-shirt protesters.

The CRES said the accounts include 13 firms.

Those whose bank accounts are frozen include red-shirt leaders and former Thai Rak Thai excutives.

-- The Nation 2010-05-16

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USEmbassyBKK Repeat: Town Hall Meeting for Americans, Tues May 18, 2010 at 2pm at S31 Hotel, Suk 31. Details: http://j.mp/9cTOUP

"Flashes of light reflecting off glasswalled towers on Rama IV. Followed by gunfire. Orange tyre bonfires, looks hellish" /via @BKKApologist

Reds try to unplug 3 big bright billboards at Ding Daeng. Managed 2 up so far. Then it'll really be dark except for bonfires /v @aleursic

"I am at the red barricade at Phloenchit now. Very dark here. Scary. Can't see any Red Guards." /via @RichardBarrow

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All guests have evacuated Century Park Hotel, where most ground-floor door/window glass have been shattered already /via Nation TV

AFP: The Thai government on Sunday rejected "Red Shirt" protesters' calls for United Nations-mediated talks between the two sides.

"As soon as I climbed over the barricade at Phloenchit Intersection, I was challenged by 2 Red Guards with flashlights" /via @RichardBarrow

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Thai protesters seek U.N.-mediated talks

May 16, 2010 -- Updated 1124 GMT (1924 HKT)

Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) -- Anti-government protesters in Thailand say they are ready to resume negotiations if Thai authorities withdraw troops waging deadly street battles with demonstrators in the center of Bangkok.

...We ask the government to ... withdraw troops out of surrounding area," Natthawut said. "We are ready to enter talks immediately by having the U.N. as mediator for this negotiation."...

Read More: edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/05/16/thailand.anti-government.protests/index.html?section=cnn_latest

-- CNN 2010-05-16

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State of Emergency to cover 5 more Northeastern provinces

Read more:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/State-Emerge...es-t365884.html

Monday, Tuesday extra holidays for Bangkok

Read more:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Monday-Tuesd...an-t365886.html

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RichardBarrow: Sathorn Soi 1 blocked by red shirt tyre wall, soldiers on Soi Goethe /via @lizsmailes

Nation: CRES: govt will facilitate & guarantee safety of all protesters who want to go home. Operation has started and continues until 3pm tomorrow.

Reuters: Thai government rejects calls for international mediation to end clashes with protesters.

CRES: govt will facilitate & guarantee safety of all protesters who want to go home. Operation has started and continues until 3pm tomorrow.

"I have now reached Asoke on Sukhumwit Rd. Everyone going about their normal daily business here. Shops open as normal" /via @RichardBarrow

CRES: All financial instituions are not allowed to operated citing the order of 49/2553.

Thai protesters say they'll enter U.N.-mediated talks if troops are withdrawn. http://on.cnn.com/b9ZUVd

Stay tuned tonight @7.27 for the smiling moon in the sky. Last time smiling:http://tweetphoto.com/22672758

"The street next to Victory Monument is completely full of smoke. A few injured reds maybe from rubber bullets" /via @vaitor

Nation: CRES draws a relation of armed groups and terrorism act to justify the suspension of monetary activities.

RichardBarrow: I didn't see any soldiers at BTS Asoke like before. People walking about as normal.

RichardBarrow: I'm now passing through Nana & now very close to the Red Zone. Again, people carrying on as normal here incl foreigners. RichardBarrow Saw an army crowd contronl water truck & 3 police vans at BTS Nana. Not sure how much further I can drive. Just before BTS Phloenchit inbound road is blocked & we are diverted to outbound lane. Just passed Sukhumwit Soi 3 heading towards Ratchaprasong on wrong side of the road! Just before BTS Phloenchit they are only allowing you to turn right onto the expressway. I asked if I could continue on Sukhumwit. Soldier asked if I had a pass. I said no but I am media. He then just said yes. I am now in my car under BTS Phloenchit. Lights here but straight ahead is pitch darkness. Looks very scary.

Nation: 106 companies and people (involved w/reds) have been blacklisted by CRES fr doing any money transaction w/ financial institution:INN. Thaksin, his clans, banned 111 TRT politicians including Seh Daeng are in the blacklist:INN

Panitan says UN sec-gen has replied PM's email, saying he wished peace returned as soon as possible and that he understood situation

(18.42) a proteser got shot in the stomach while he is running toward Century Hotel. #Nation TV

Tweets saying Sathorn Soi1 has been invaded by redshirts. Residents stay home until confirmation. (TBC)

Nation: Death toll has risen to 29, all civilians.

Nation: Vajira Hospital director Chaiwan Charoenchokthawee said doctors performed a kidney dialysis for Maj Gen Khattiya Sunday. Seh Daeng has his kidney cleaned but his condition is still critical. The hospital will hold a press conference tomorrow.

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Nation: hundreds of motorcycles heading to Rama 4 on Ratsadapisek now! Black May 1992 death toll, which has always been contentious, is 48.

(18.42) a proteser got shot in the stomach while he is running toward Century Hotel. #Nation TV--@veen_NT http://bit.ly/ccot82

Pathumwanaram Temple's sign to welcome non-violence guests - RT @noppatjak: 17:45 http://tweetphoto.com/22671848... http://bit.ly/bVrBqv

Protesters have still gathered @ Victory Monument :http://bit.ly/bzU1E7,

Area to AVOID:Victory Monument, Din Daeng intersection, Bon Kai, Klong Toey, Thon Buri brdg. via js100 radio

photo_journ: Thai army has not advanced a single meter along Rama IV despite 2 barricades having burnt out

(18.42) a proteser got shot in the stomach while he is running toward Century Hotel. #Nation TV--@veen_NT http://bit.ly/ccot82

"Din Daeng very tense, saw at least five red shirts with hand weapons. Threatened me, "Do Not Take Pictures!" /via @vaitor

MCOT: Bank of Thailand: Banks open Monday, stock market opens until 3.30pm; death toll in Bangkok clashes rises to 29

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VERY Heavy gunfire at the end of Wireless Road... AVOID!

AVOID Phetburi/Whitayu junction. Small war going on by the sounds of the current tweets going around.

@vaitor: din daeng very tense, saw at least five red shirts with hand weapons - they threaten me not to take pictures!>>don't take..

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AVOID Phetburi/Whitayu junction. Many tweets of explosions, gunfire and small skirmishes. Stay inside and away from windows.

Reds have surrounded Sathorn Soi 1. A tweeter is asking for help. @Bangkoklife is trapped. If anyone can help, Message him.

tulsathit: Got a tweet from someone saying he/she being trapped in a building in Sathorn Soi 1 surrounded by reds planning to burn tyres.

Urgent: If you are in Bangkok, or have family and friends within the city. Notify them of this map: http://bit.ly/9q48it /v @richardBarrow

(20:23) lots of smoke towards wireless from langsuan /via @AM_Thailand

The financial blacklist (in Thai). http://bit.ly/dkIq3n (the list in Thai)

In the list are Thaksin and most people close to him _ family members, relatives, most red leaders, ex-TRT senior members.

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Twitter/BangkokLife: Tulsathit & Veen_NT. PLEASE HELP US. We are trapped in Sathorn Soi 1. The Reds have surrounded our apt bldg with tyres and are about to burn.

many many children in here..PLEASE inform police & army now! They have exploded 6 grenades outside now

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Panitan: Thailand won't allow intervention in domestic affairs by international organisation http://bit.ly/bvtXoE

RichardBarrow: Second barrier at Chidlom manned this time The maquee tents under BTS Chidlom are occupied. People watching game shows. RichardBarrow Under BTS Chidlom still. Just been offered cold water & food. A couple of kids sitting down with their mother watching a VCD of soldiers firing at the red shirts.

(20:26) Taxis blocking bridge over Klong Toei market w/ barricade. Explosions down Rama IV still VERY frequent /via @BKKApologist

Nation: It's noticable that CRES mentions both Khunying Pojamarn Shinawatra and Khunying Pojamarn Na Pompetch in the 106 financial blacklist.

Gunfire outside the Maneeya building (Chit Lom). Very close. /via @aelacallan

RichardBarrow: I am now safe in the office of @thaicam in the Maneeya Building. I have already explored the rally area and taken pics.

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New announcement from CRES at TV Pool: Ratchaprasong is a very dangerous place now. Please leave from there asap.

CRES: 3 points:

1st. The redshirt trying to make the situation worse, ratchaprasong is the most dangerous place.

2. Fake information, the army fighting each other was not true.

3. Fake pictures being put up on the Internet. (shows pictures)

He is now explaining about the video of "army" snipers caught on video above building.

Explaining how the army work, they have many procedures on using the sniper. Now he has the amunition for the gun, showing that you cannot put the M79 grenades into the Tear gas gun.

Again, repeating that Ratchaprasong is extremely dangerous right now.

Nation: One of the photos is the controversial photo that is circulated on social media. It shows that snipers are among the troops. Sansern didn't deny but explained the sniper was used in order to stop someone with a bomb. "they dont shoot on their own will."

One of the photos is the controversial photo that is circulated on social media. It shows that snipers are among the troops. Crowds gets a bit rowdy as Sansern gets out a gun live on TV.

Nation: Sansern explained another photo of soldier with tear gas gun. He has prob his time "this is no M79" He also demonstrated how to use it.

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Col. Sansern: Reds r shooting M79s http://bit.ly/bXlpmX [bP: Real M79 grenade firing looks like http://bit.ly/8ZZ7kR]

For the 1st pic, Col. Sansern is correct, it only appears 1 person is dead, but who was suggesting otherwise? /via BangkokPundit

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9 more protesters injured at Din Daeng

Nine more protesters were injured in a clash between troops and protesters at the Din Daeng Intersection at 6 pm, Matichon Online reported.

They were shot at body or feet.

They were sent to hospitals on motorcycles as health emergency officials dared not enter the zone.

-- The Nation 2010-05-16

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Richard Barrow at Ratchaphrasong: "People going about as if nothing serious was going on. watching TV, Eating food. /via @richardbarrow

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The Nation: Urgent: No shelter provided at Sacred Sacred Heart Convent School. A Tweeple went there and found only red guards.

About 1,500 people at redshirts stage Klong Toei. Many more stretching up r Rama4 flyover: http://twitpic.com/1ocbbe /via @photo_journ

TNN: Showing Patpong streets completly empty, except for a few girls working at the bars.

Stement from the FCCT: http://bit.ly/9BilXl /via @BangkokDan

The press in general should need no reminding that live ammunition is being used in certain areas, & that the situation is volatile /FCCT

Security in the building told the tv crews they cannot do live broadcasts on the balcony because of risk of snipers /via @RichardBarrow

3rd night in a row, ratchaprarop rd sounds like it is being fought for - not under control, says @smylz2 who lives in the area