Bangkok Red-Shirt Rally - Live Wednesday

Thaivisa News · May 19, 2010

"At Ratchaprasong it is full of smoke TNN reports, cannot see what Reds are doing" /via @freakingcat

TAN: Jatuporn says he is confused with latest developments; talked to Senators yesterday evening, things seemed fine

"I can now see giant cloud of smoke from Silom area. Have the Reds finally set alight their barricades there" /via @journotopia

"Phloenchit barrier at wireless rd. now on fire" /via @newley

Massive cloud of smoke over Silom http://tweetphoto.com/23001950 /via @typhoidmango

"Thai TV showing massive smoky fires. TPBS reporter speculates the fire is happening around the Chula Hospital area" /via @2Bangkok

"Channel 3 confirms it. Immense, apocalyptic finger of smoke extending across the city." /via @journotopia

"Red singer tells crowd to remember to vote for Puea Thai in next election which should be coming before too long." /via @terryfrd

webfact · May 19, 2010

Masked Men Trying to Set Fire to Kong Toey MRT Station

Reporters are saying that at least 3 to 4 masked men, holding gallons of petrol, are trying to set fire to the Klong Toey MRT station.

With no security officials in the area, passers-by who are trying to dissuade them from doing so, are the only thing standing between the masked men and torching of the subway station.

-- Tan Network 2010-05-19

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Thaivisa News · May 19, 2010

ThaiPBS: Fire shown over Silom (app tyres): http://tweetphoto.com/23002894 http://tweetphoto.com/23002898 http://tweetphoto.com/23002909

"APC who entered [Ratchadamri Road] is back under the bridge [at Sala Daeng]" /via @agnesherbeys

"Phloenchit barrier: might be rubbish behind it that's burning. Exterior okay but smoke rising behind" /via @newley

Troops retake Lumpini Park using armoured personnel carriers; Office of Narcotics Control Board at Dindaeng set on fire

MCOT: Troops retake Lumpini Park using armoured personnel carriers; Office of Narcotics Control Board at Dindaeng set on fire

"Barricade burning. Thai journo down. Army shot at 2 rescue attempts. Wounding 2 others. Pulling back" /via @photo_journ

webfact · May 19, 2010

Protesters set tyres alight at Saladaeng Intersection

Protesters set fire to a huge pile of tyres at the Saladaeng Intersection opposite from the Chulalongkorn Hospital at about 7:30 am Wednesday.

Thick smoke was blew inside the hospital, prompting the hospital to prepare to evacuate inpatients.

Security forces were trying to control the blaze for fear that it would spread to bunkers along Lumpini Park.

-- The Nation 2010-05-19

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webfact · May 19, 2010

MCOT: Troops retake Lumpini Park using armoured personnel carriers; Office of Narcotics Control Board at Dindaeng set on fire

Thaivisa News · May 19, 2010

AFP: 'Tanks arrive on Bangkok streets, Silom on fire and under fire' http://bit.ly/dtRPmt

Thai PBSG: gunfire intensified at Saladaeng Intersection as armoured vehicles pushing through bunkers of red-shirt protesters /v @paisal_nt

"fire at narcotics control board is out. I am there." /via @BangkokBill

TAN: Group of teenagers burn tires on Lumluka Rd leading to East Wong Wan, only 1 lane open for traffic /via @js100radio

TAN: MRT officials ask CRES for protection as masked men attempt to set fire to Klong Toey MRT station /via @warakorn_NBC

TAN: Masked Men Trying to Set Fire to Kong Toey MRT Station - http://bit.ly/bOQzhB

MCOT: Tyres burn near Chula Hospital, wind blows smoke to hospital buildings; fire at Office of Narcotics Control Board under control

webfact · May 19, 2010

Protesters Set Fire to Tyres to Prevent Visibility of Sniper

Red-shirt protesters have set fire to a large number of tyres, creating big billows of smoke towards the Sor Kor Building of Chulalongkorn Hospital.

The protesters claim there is a sniper on one of the floors of the Sor Kor Building. The hospital plans to evac patients via Henry Dunant Road.

-- Tan Network 2010-05-19

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Thaivisa News · May 19, 2010

TNN: snipers inside Lumpini...one armoured vehicle entered Lumphini, second one will follow /via @hughbkk

MCOT: Troops retake Lumpini Park using armoured personnel carriers

TAN: Heavy traffic congestion throughout city as private sector reopens after 2 days of holidays; most didn't expect today's crackdown

"Looks like tires set to burn" http://twitpic.com/1p0g4a /via @fishmyman

"Al Jazeera showing tanks rolling through Rama IV barricade" /via @bobdotorg @richardbarrow

TAN: Fire at Narcotics Board now under control; press reporting that protesters r getting hostile, preventing them frm covering event

Thaivisa News · May 19, 2010

Here is a clear view of the smoke all over Bangkok: http://tweetphoto.com/23003989 /via @iBangkok

Breaking News: 2 people shot in gun fight near protest barricade in Bangkok, protesters fire back at troops /v Reuters

Sky: Three Black Shirts shot

Al Jazeera reporter Wayne Hayes on Rama IV: "Shots are being fired BACK at the soldiers!" /via @Saksith

TAN: Soldiers still trying to clear Lumpini Park after three bombs found hidden inside

"Battle for Sala Daeng still going" /via @kennethtoddruiz

ThaiPBS: Korbsak, "Negotiation are over. End protests only ". /updates: http://bit.ly/bSG5kF

"Tyre barricade @ Rama IV burns. Thai journalist lies presumably dead next 2 close 2 barricade" http://twitpic.com/1p0j25 /via @photo_journ

TAN: Ch 3: Fire has spread to Chula Hospital fence

Thaivisa News · May 19, 2010

ThaiPBS: Troops get ready to move into Silom base! /updates: http://bit.ly/bSG5kF

ThaiPBS: Troops and fire fighters are trying to put out fire burning rubber tyres beside Chulalongkorn Hospital /via @paisal_nt

CNN's Dan Rivers reporting live from an advantage point overlooking Lumphini Park. He is looking down, can hear gunshots /via @RichardBarrow

ThaiPBS: Troops outside Silom are waiting behind the armored truck. Awaiting orders to move in.

"I was at Ratchaprasong until early hours of the morning and there are many women and children still there" /via @RichardBarrow

"Lots of small arms fire. Gas leaking from cylinders at Sarisan rd." /via @hughbkk

TAN: Metropolitan police saying motorists on expressway stopping to take pictures of chaos down below

ThaiPBS: More troops arrive on Sala Daeng front line. Second group pass the group standing behind the armored truck.

MCOT: PM's Sec-Gen. Korbsak: Talks over, Red Shirts must stop rally now, leaders must surrender; Thaksin should stop his movement

webfact · May 19, 2010

MRT Asks for Protection from CRES

MRT officials are asking CRES for protection as masked men attempt to set fire to Klong Toey MRT station. 3-4 masked men with gallons of petrol still present.

-- Tan Network 2010-05-19

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webfact · May 19, 2010

Chula Hosptial Evacuates Patients as Smoke Engulfs Exterior of Building

Medical teams at the Chulalongkorn Hospital are evacuating patients from buildings near the conflict zone as smoke from burning tires engulf the exterior of the buildings.

Latest reports indicate that fires from burning tires have spread to the hospital's fence.

-- Tan Network 2010-05-19

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webfact · May 19, 2010

Heavy Traffic Congestion Throughout Bkk

Commuters are seeing heavy congestion throughout the capital after military officials started their dispersement operations at 5 A.M. this morning.

Smoke billowing from burning tires under the expressway is causing slowdowns throughout the city. Many motorists are getting out of their cars to take pictures of the chaos breaking out below.

-- Tan Network 2010-05-19

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webfact · May 19, 2010

Soldiers Reclaim Sala Deang Intersection

Soldiers have been able to reclaim the Sala Deang intersection after using armored personnel carriers to clear bunkers erected by protesters. Red shirts have been reported to have fled the scene once their bunker was destroyed. As for Lumpini Park, officials are now clearing the area after two bombs were found inside.

UPDATE: Protesters now pushed back to Sarasin intersection. Shots fired from protesters' side.

-- Tan Network 2010-05-19

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webfact · May 19, 2010

Bangkok Warfare : Day 6

8.30am - APC can break the barricades of red shirts

7.50am : Exchange of gunfires starts as troops try to move armoured personnel carriers closer to bamboo barricades of red shirts protesters at Saladaeng intersection.

The troops face difficulty moving the vehicles as reds fired at them. Snipers deployed at skywalks and Sala Daeng BTS stations fire to protect the troops who attempt to handle with grenades found along the barricades.

Reporters at Rajprasong rally site are told to move to Police Department Headquarter.

7.45am - Chulalongkorn Hospital authorities prepare to evacuate patients staying in building close to Henry Dunant Road after red shirts set fire on typres, sending thick smoke into the sky and moving closing to the hospital's building.

7.39am - A group of "men in black" try to break into Klong Toey MRT subway by smashing door and window glass. They reportedly pour petrol in their attempt to set fire.

7.31am - At Sala Daeng intersection, troops are told to fire at protesters only if they fire at the troops. The protesters are seen retreating to Rajprasong area.

7.30am - Firefighters could control fire at anti-narcotic office at Samliam Din Daeng.

7.10am - Tear gas is fired at protesters at Sala Daeng Intersection.

-- The Nation 2010-05-19

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Thaivisa News · May 19, 2010

Pics of APC's breaking through Reds barricade Sala Daeng http://tweetphoto.com/23008353 http://tweetphoto.com/23008489 /via @richardbarrow

Thai PBS: Officials have controlled the blaze at the Office of Narcotics Control Board head office

Gun battle at Lumpini. Filmed black shirts with assault rifles firing at troops in park. At least 5 protesters injured /v @aleithead

"tanks push against saladaeng fortress" /via @vaitor

Reuters: The Stock Exchange of Thailand to open only half-day on Wednesday. Will close at 12.30pm Bangkok time.

Thai armoured vehicles began smashing down the anti-government protesters' main barricade near the business district in Bangkok on Wednesday, an AFP photographer witnessed.

APCs (personnel tanks) breaking through #redshirt lines in Saladaeng /via @wizardofwindsor

BKK Governor urged people to stay home after crackdown began:NBT /via @tukky_NT

webfact · May 19, 2010

IMPORTANT

Immigration Division1 at Soi SuanPlu and The Government Complex will open on 19th May, 2010. Immigration Division 1 is responsible for immigration services only for foreigners residing in Bangkok and services as follows;

- Service for Visa Issuing (NON.L-A), extension of stay permit and notification of address every 90 days, provided only for legalized special Labor of three Nationalities Loas, Cambodia and Mynmar residing in Bangkok. Contact at Immigration Division1 (Soi SuaPlu, Satorn Rd.) 1st Floor, Canteen Building (behind Building1) Tel. 0-2287-1982 or 0-2287-1983

- Please be advised that the One Stop Center for Visa and Work Permits located at Chamchuri Square will be closed on May 17, 2010 onwards until further notice. Services are temporarily available at the following locations:

1) BOI Expert Unit: 2nd Floor, Office of the Board of Investment 555 Vipavadee-Rangsit Rd, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 Tel : 02 537 8111

2) Work Permits : Department of Employment, Ministry of Labor Tel : 0-2247-9423, 0-2248-4743 Hot line 1694

3) Particular Services for extension of temporary stay, Notification of address every 90 days, Re-entry Permit, Visa Issuing and Changing type of Visa , could be provided only for foreigners carrying out duties relating to the specific law : Immigration Act , Proleum Act/Board of Investment Act / Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand Act.

Contact Immigration Division1 at The Govenment Complex Commemorating His Majesty The King Chaengwattana, B Building (2nd Floor), Chaengwattana Road, Soi7, Laksi , Bangkok. For more detials call 0-2141-7892 or 087-3487026

- Available Services for extension of temporary stay in Thailand, Notofication of address every 90 days, Permanent Resident Permit, Visa Issuing and Changing type of Visa, Re-entry Permit, Alien Registration, Endorsement and Re-entry Visa for Resident Certificate holders. At The Govenment Complex Commemorating His Majesty The King Chaengwattana Tel : 0-2141-9889 , Fax : 0-2143-8228

- Service for Re-entry permit online by Stop & Stamp Contact at Immigration Division1 (Soi SuaPlu, Satorn Rd.) Counter 6-7 Room 102, 1st Floor, Building 1 Tel : 0-2287-1983

More Detail : http://bangkok.immigration.go.th

posted on19 May 2010

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Thaivisa News · May 19, 2010

More APCs at Saladaeng, via @vaitor: 9:04am http://yfrog.com/87ctnj

BBC's Alistair live on-air and u can hear gunfire and ambulance sirens /via @bangkokpundit

New checkpoints sealing off military operation area. BBC's @aleithead says filmed Black Shirts firing back at soldiers. /via @markmackinnon

Black smoke surrounds Chula Hospital http://bit.ly/b6G1Mi /via @RichardBarrow

Dutch Embassy sent registered nationals an email saying military operation in progress, and advises people to stay inside

Good report just now by BBC's @aleithead - Now the BBC have shots of army water canons being used at Sala Daeng /via @Richardbarrow

Getting another lecture on red stage. No news or instructions at the moment. /via @terryfrd

TAN: Soldiers careful in taking down red bunkers; believe bombs hidden inside

Reuters: Troops move along the sky train tracks as the Thai military begins its assault on the barricaded encampment

webfact · May 19, 2010

Protesters seized Thai Com satellite uplink station in Nonthaburi

Nation TV reported that red-shirt protesters stormed in and seized Thai Com uplink station at Kaewrai, Nothaburi, at 8:58 am Wednesday.

The station said no clash happened.

The protesters were building up bunkers with rubber tyres.

-- The Nation 2010-05-19

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Thaivisa News · May 19, 2010

Picture of troops moving along sky train tracks at Sala Daeng http://tweetphoto.com/23011023 (Reuters)

Looks like soldiers will enter Ratchaprasong along the skytrain tracks from at least Sala Daeng side. /via @Richardbarrow

At least 2 helicopters circling above MRT Khlong Toei, ready to drop teargas...Reds must have run out of rockets /via @freakingcar

Reuters: Nation TV says protesters have seized Thaicom satellite TV uplink station in Pathum Thani without any resistance

Ch 3: Heavy military presence at Sukumvit Soi 11; vehicles not allowed to pass

Redshirt base at silom after Army tries to break it down: http://tweetphoto.com/23011971 /via @tidarat

Reuters: TNA says burning car tyres at a barrier built by protesters at one section of the highway on the Eastern Ring Road

TAN: Doctors at Police Hospital say protesters completely surround hospital; ambulances not allowed to leave /via @suthichai

webfact · May 19, 2010

Banharn calls for decisive, swift action to contain terrorism

Chart Thai Pattana Party chief adviser Banharn Silapa-Archa on Wednesday called on the government to act swifty in its anti-riot operations before the terror attacks spreaded across Bangkok.

"The government has stepped back enough, now it is time to act decisively to contain the spreading riots," he said, in the face of terror attacks early this morning at flashpoints in Din Daeng and Saladaeng.

Banharn repeated his call for the red shirts to disperse immediately before any negotiations could resume. He vowed to broker a peaceful resolution following the reds dispersal.

-- The Nation 2010-05-19

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Thaivisa News · May 19, 2010

All BTS Skytrain stations have been closed today (19-5-10) to ensure the safety of Passengers. Hotline : 026176000

Better picture of the skytrain soldiers: http://www.daylife.com/photo/00h9aMYdn07w9?q=bangkok

"helicopters still circling above, everybody very nervous...about 300 people in front of Khlong Toei stage" /via @hughbkk

Looks like soldiers are heading towards Ratchaprasong rally site now along skytrain tracks from south and east at least" /v @Richardbarrow

TAN: Panitan: CRES pushes forward to surround rally site

CRES: Panitan: Citizens instructed to avoid conflict areas; emergency teams on standby /via TAN

CRES: Panitan: Gov't and CRES trying its best to restore peace and order /via TAN

HUGE cloud of smoke near Expressway Khlong Toei 9.30: http://twitpic.com/1p1438 /via @freakingcat

Panithan said troops are pushing forward to surround rally site and will continue the operation throughout the day (cont) /via @tukky_NT

webfact · May 19, 2010

Soldiers Move In; “It is time for you to leave” They Tell Protesters

Before 5 A.M. this morning, reports indicated that soldiers on armored personnel carriers started arriving on Silom Road. After their arrival, announcements demanding that protesters leave were made through broadcast trucks.

Shortly after 6 A.M., the APC’s started moving into the Sala Deang intersection. High pressure water hoses were used to destroy bunkers at the intersection. Soldiers have since been able to reclaim the area including the nearby Lumpini Park.

Procedures soldiers say they will take in today’s operations.

1. Warn protesters to leave the area. This morning, reporters are hearing wording such as "It is time for you to leave the area.”.

2. Warning shots fired into the air. First round of shots sounded out at around 6 A.M.

3. High pressure water hoses to destroy bunkers and keep protesters at bay. First target was Sala Deang.

4. Further force when needed. TAN Network cannot confirm whether live rounds are being used. However, reporters on the ground say "likely".

-- Tan Network 2010-05-19

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webfact · May 19, 2010

Protesters Surround Police Hospital

Doctors at the Police Hospital say protesters have completely surrounded the hospital.

At this point, it is reported that ambulances are not being allowed to leave. The Police Hospital is located right off the Ratchprasong intersection where the main red shirt rally stage is.

-- Tan Network 2010-05-19

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webfact · May 19, 2010

CRES Announcement: Operations Will Continue Throughout the Day

On behalf of the Center for the Resolution of Emergency Situations, Government Spokesperson Panitan Wattanyakorn confirmed that military personnel are pushing ahead with their operation to secure the perimeter around the protest area. He confirmed that operations will continue throughout the day and that emergency teams are on standby to assist citizens affected by the crackdown.

-- Tan Network 2010-05-19

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Thaivisa News · May 19, 2010

Channel3: Protesters have raided Century Park hotel again /via @tukky_nt

TNN: two are in surgery at Police Hospital, one with chest wound and another with a stomach wound. /via @terryfrd

TAN: Ch 3 had reported that Sukumvit Soi 11 closed down; however, several viewers are telling us that traffic is open as usual

(9:40) I'm listening to radio on the cab now and it's reported that redshirts hv started to pour gasoline at Platinum mall. /via @ohohcita

Ch9: 18 injured people sent to Police Hospital; mostly suffering injuries to their legs /via TAN

Senator Lertrat Wednesday called off the Senate’s involvement in the mediation 2 mend fences btween gov and the redshirts /via @paisal_nt

webfact · May 19, 2010

Senate cancels mediation talks

Senator Lertrat Rattavanich on Wednesday called off the Senate's involvement in the mediation to mend fences between the government and the red shirts.

"I will not today convey the message from the red shirts to the government because it is too late as decision has been made to disperse the protesters," he said.

Lertrat said the government might have no other option but to use force to disband the rally site after giving the red shirts plenty of time to end their protests.

-- The Nation 2010-05-19

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Thaivisa News · May 19, 2010

Senator Lertrat Wednesday called off the Senate’s involvement in the mediation 2 mend fences btween gov and the redshirts /via @paisal_nt

AFP: Thai government says military campaign will last all day

AFP: Thailand's government said Wednesday, military operation to est a secure perimeter around RedS base would continue throughout the day.

Kwanchai is back from perimeter to speak on red stage. Talking about the injustice of all this. Speaking calmly. /via @terryfrd

TAN: Reporters can now roam freely on Wireless Rd according to Channel 9

Picture: Tyres burning near the Pratunam Intersection http://bit.ly/8Yr936 /via @RichardBarrow

Bkk Post: reporting 1 red protester shot dead at Sarasin http://bit.ly/bKcdiT /via @andrewhurd

Din Daeng residents are rescuing an injured woman at Din Daeng Intersection clash site at 9:50 am: Thai PBS. /via @paisal_NT

webfact · May 19, 2010

UPDATE

Bangkok Warfare : Day 6

9.30am - Center for the Resolution for Emergency Situation announces in a special television programme that troops and security officials are moving into many areas controlled by red shirts in order to stabilise the security and situation. The operations will continue throughout the day.

9.30am - Center for the Resolution for Emergency Situation announces in a special television programme that troops and security officials are moving into many areas controlled by red shirts in order to stabilise the security and situation.

The operations will continue throughout the day.

Government spokesman Panithan Wattanayakorn suggests that people avoid going into the areas where troops are pushing forward. He also asks the public to alert police in case of fires and attacks. He asks the public to stay calm and be confident in the operations.

8.56am - Motorists on Rattanathibet road blow horn and yell at red shirts protesters who use tyres to block the road. The blocking cause heavy traffic congestion.

8.49am - Smoke is still coming into the hospital's buildings. A doctor of the hospital tell Nation Channel that there is no plan to evacuate the patients.

There are about 200 patients in the hospital. The hospital suspends out-patient service since Monday.