Bangkok Red-Shirt Rally - Live Wednesday

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Shopping malls around Bangkok are starting to close.

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Ploenchit barricade with thick smoke behind it. http://twitpic.com/1p2zr5 /via @camerabaBkk

Central Ladprao is closed. /via @veen_NT

TV Channel 3 is seeking police/troop protection. /via @tulsathit

Chiang Mai: shooting at Narawat Bridge just near the Night Bazaar in the last 15 mins - red shirts trying to block the bridge and burning tyres etc. STAY RIGHT AWAY.

Repeat: Channel 3 is sending SOS to troops/police. Cars have been smashed and building under siege. /via @tulsathit

MCOT: Provincial halls in Udon Thani, Ubon Ratchathani and Mukdahan set on fire by Red Shirt protesters

Chiang Mai Mail reporter attacked by red shirts

SET is on fire and going up FAST.

Huge layers of black smoke coming out of Central world, could be the end of it! /via @beejoir

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Protesters set fire to Central World

Angry protesters hurled Molotov cocktails at first floor of the Central World and set fire to tyres outside the building at 2:28 pm.

They also broke the windows and some M79 grenades were fired at the building.

The fire was put out before it engulfed the building.

Smoke was also seen rising from the Platinum shopping mall.

-- The Nation 2010-05-19

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Summary of operations to gain control of Rajprasong

Army spokesman Colonel Sansern Kaewkamnerd on Wednesday summed up the security operations leading to the surrender of the red-shirt leaders.

5.45 am the security forces start the operation to take control of Lumpini Park at Saladaeng and surrounding areas.

7.15 am the security forces assume control of Lumpini Park and advance toward the Rajpraong rally site.

Before noon, the security forces began to advance and take control of areas approaching the rally site, reaching the final red defence line.

By 1.15 pm, the security forces could take control of the entire areas surrounding the rally site. The red-shirt leaders announce their surrender.

By 2.00 pm, the security forces ceased applying pressure on the rally site. Protesters are cncouraged to leave and avail themselves to free transportation services at the National Stadium to return home.

-- The Nation 2010-05-19

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CRES Calls off Offensive Strategy at Ratchaprasong

Spokesman for the Center of the Resolution of Emergency Situation Colonel Sansern Kaewkamnerd came on national TV after the surrender of the five red-shirt leaders, saying the government has been successful in its operations to reclaim Saladaeng, Ratchadamri and Ratchaprasong areas from the red-shirt protesters.

He called the red-shirt leaders, 'terrorist leaders,' and said they will have to enter the judicial process.

He announced an end to the military's offensive strategies in those areas.

-- Tan Network 2010-05-19

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Din Daeng Red-shirts to Act on Their Own

Red-shirt protesters in Din Daeng area, who were not happy with the key leaders' decision to call off the red-shirt rally, have declared themselves independent from the main red-shirt movement. They say they'll now act on their own and have threatened to hunt down members of the press.

-- Tan Network 2010-05-19

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SEER Rangsit Set on Fire by Red-shirt Protesters

Dissidents of the red-shirt movement who were unhappy with the decision by the red-shirt protesters to call off the red-shirt rally have set fire to IT Seer mall in Rangsit. The fire dept has successfully contained the fire.

-- Tan Network 2010-05-19

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BMTA Suspends All Bus Services

As pockets of violence continue to erupt in Bangkok even after the core red-shirt leaders have turned themselves in.

Reports have come in that the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA), operator of public buses in Bangkok, has suspended all bus services in the city.

-- Tan Network 2010-05-19

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Red-shirt Key Leaders Transported to Secret Location

Red-shirt key leaders have been transported to a secret location where, under the Emergency Decree, they will be held for at least 7 days.

-- Tan Network 2010-05-19

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Thai TV just reported riots breaking out in Chonburi as well.

Central World: http://yfrog.com/1smvsj

Nation Multimedia Group told its staff to leave the office at 3:15 pm

The biggest fire I've seen of yet LIVE PIC http://yfrog.com/3zbbbuj /via @beejoir

Update: The Stock Exchange of Thailand Building on Ratchadapisek Road was reportedly set on fire.

The fire was set at Maruay Library, the first floor of the building.

@bangkok: The Stock Exchange is ablaze. Flames twice as bad since I've uploaded this. http://twitpic.com/1p32g5

ThaiPBS reporter states there is fire at Siam Square. Cinema is on fire; fire has spread to MK restaurant in Siam Square

The curfew may be being considered in the evening meeting @5pm, The Nation reporters

Carrefour and Central Chaeng Watttana have closed.

Reuters: Thai Stock Exchange (SET) on fire. SET president says first floor set ablaze. Fire at Siam Square. Siam Theatre has collapsed, MK restaurant burning.

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Fire breaks out at 7-Eleven shop at Din Daeng

A big fire broke out a 7-Eleven shot at the Din Daeng Intersection at 2:45 pm.

The fire was spreading to nearby buildings while local residents tried but failed to control it.

Thick smoke was also seen rising from the building near the Century Park Building.

-- The Nation 2010-05-19

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Nation staffs told to go home

Nation Multimedia Group told its staff to leave the office at 3:15 pm following reports that angry protesters were heading to attack the office.

-- The Nation 2010-05-19

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Pleonchit Barricade just been set alight HUGE fire!!! /via @beejoir

Fire out of control at Siam Theatre. Seacon Square on Srinakharin has closed. /v @veen_NT

BTS & MRT: Will obviosly be shut tomorrow. Announcements just went out for the 20th May that they will be out of service.

TAN: All members of Thai and foreign media are warned to be very careful as protesters now targeting journalists

'Electricity now off for 2 of my colleagues, one Rama 3, other in Sathorn redshirts' /via @brianJAnderson

Reuters: SET president says first floor of Thai Stock Exchange on fire

Picture of CH3 on fire: http://twitpic.com/1p32oz /via @surachets

UREGENT: ALL REPORTERS REMOVE YOUR GREEN ARMBAND! You are being targeted by mob.

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SET Building ablaze

By The Nation

The Stock Exchange of Thailand Building on Ratchadapisek Road was reportedly set on fire.

The fire was set at Maruay Library, the first floor of the building.

-- The Nation 2010-05-19

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Stock Exchange of Thailand Torched

Protesters have torched the Maruay Library at the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

The SET is located in the Klong Toey area, right next to the Queen Sirikit National Convention center. The fire is not yet under control as of 3:36 P.M.

-- Tan Network 2010-05-19

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Angry protesters set fire to Channel 3

Protesters set fire to the ground far and car park of Channel 3 at 3 pm.

The fire caused damages to some 10 vehicles.

A man who covered his face set fire to the Bangkok Bank office on the first floor.

Frightened staffs ran out of the office.

-- The Nation 2010-05-19

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MCOT: Fire at Central World put out after angry protesters throw fire bombs on ground floor: Central World's security team

TAN: Due to immediate threats on our headquarters, TAN Network is evacuating our editorial/production crews.

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Protesters loot Siam Square, set fire to Siam Theatre

Angry red-shirt protesters looted shops at Siam Square and set fire to the Siam Threatre, Jor Sor 100 traffic radio station reported.

The fire caused the theatre to collapse but the blaze was still raging as protesters tried to block officials from fighting the fire.

-- The Nation 2010-05-19

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Looting taking place at Central World

Angry protesters were looting at Central World right now at3:40 pm.

-- The Nation 2010-05-19

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#Bangkok: Fire at 6th Fl. of Ch.3 TV Maleenon Bldg at Rama 4 Rd, staffs run for their lives

TAN: Channel 3 goes off air

Photo of Thai stock exchange on fire; http://tweetphoto.com/23038141 /via @stacyherbert

Urgent: People are stuck in the Channel 3 Building and crying out for help.

URGENT: TAN: Soldiers tell all residents of Rama 4 buildings to evacuate via /via @js100radio

'Bus #25 hi-jacked near Asoke' /via @sirotseta

MCOT: Bangkok Bank branch at TV channel 3's Maleenont Building set ablaze, TV Channel 3 off air; Siam cinema destroyed by fire

MACOT: 'CRES imposes curfew in Bangkok Wednesday from 8pm through Thursday 6am to allow security forces to control situation'

TAN: 'Red shirt protesters in Khon Kean arrive at NBT headquarters'

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Contacts:

By The Nation

As the Nation Editorial is one of the violence targets, the office is being evacuated.

Should you have any business to contact us, please call Achara Deboonme at 081-985-3699.

As of 3.30am, the Stock Exchange of Thailand Building on Ratchadapisek Road was reportedly set on fire.The fire was set at Maruay Library, the first floor of the building.

-- The Nation 2010-05-19

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MCOT: CRES imposes curfew in Bangkok Wednesday from 8pm through Thursday 6am to allow security forces to control situation

CHIANG MAI CLASHES UPDATES: http://www.facebook.com/chiangmaimail

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The Bangkok Post is in a lockdown. They've threatened to burn our building down. /via @BPculture @veen_NT

kasaikorn bank at Ngam DuPlee under fire - photo by Watch Red Shirt group: http://tweetphoto.com/23041460 /via @veen_NT

Reminder: Overnight curfew between 8pm (Wednesday) and 6am (Thursday). You are not allowed to leave your homes during this period.

TAN: Helipcoter arrives on roof of Maleenont Building to transport employees out of the building /via @warakorn_NBC

Most ATM around the Khlong Teoi area has been ransacked: http://twitpic.com/1p3eu8 /via @iNatt

'Next bdg to get it - sorry for what sounds like a glib roll call - Seacon Square is being torched (TNN)' /via @wizardofwindsor

'The numbers in Maleenont are in excess of 100 I hear' /via @wizardofwindsor

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CHIANG MAI

Around 2 pm Weds, May 19, the red shirt mob had amassed car tyres and

set fire to the tyres on Nawarat Bridge.

The black smoke and stench filled the air. At 3.30 pm, out of control

men dressed in black and one half naked man started pullinq

a metal barrier across the Charoen Muang Road not far from the Thai

Military Bank.

All businesses have closed up on that section of the road. I did not

walk any closer to those deranged animals.

At 3.45 pm and I returned to my home in Chiang Mai.

At 4: 10 pm there are helicopters overhead in the area of Prince Royal

School..

Now we can only pray for peace to return to our beautiful Thailand.

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Bomb gone off at On Nut Tesco Lotus!

Telephone booths glass shattered along sukhumvit around On Nut.

Gunshots just been fired, people running away from Tesco Lotus.

Tesco on nut has shut it's doors. Avoid sukhumvit 79. Ambulances arriving.

Helicopters over tesco on nut as we speak!

SKY: Thailand: 100 workers trapped as protesters set TV offices on fire in Bangkok

CRES: Panitan (acting govt spokesman) tells people to stay at home between 8pm-6am for the curfew /via @bangkokpundit

CRES: Curfew will enable officials to work more efficiently /via TAN

CRES: Calling for protesters to stop violence; gov't will solve various problems with road map /TAN

CRES: All television networks will broadcast special programming from government shortly /via TAN

CRES: Red leaders have surrendered; time to stop all activities and enter road map /v @bangkokpundit

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The Centre for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation (CRES) has announced curfew in Bangkok and nearby cities and provinces in the North and Northeast earlier placed under emergency law.

People in areas under curfew are not allowed to leave their homes from 8pm to 6am, with immediate effect.

State authorities are allowed to perform their duties in the restricted areas to restore peace and order.

The curfew order was signed by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva late this afternoon.

source: Agencies

- 2010-05-19

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Phrakhanong has had a bomb at the BKK Bank. Avoid area! /via @bangkok @qandrew

CRES: Red leaders have surrendered; time to stop all activities and enter road map /v @bangkokpundit

Another bang outside at Tesco On Nut.

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Details of Fires in Bangkok as Red-shirt Renegades Lashed out

A number of fires and chaotic incidents broke out in Bangkok after the red-shirt core leaders have called off the red-shirt protest earlier today. The firefighting department has been able to put the fire under control at some areas but others remain unreachable and unsafe for firemen to entire. These areas include;

1. Siam Square and Paragon: firefighters are unable to enter the area, red-shirt protesters are armed and are shooting at will

2. Centara Grand: fire has been put out

3. Stock Exchange of Thailand office: firemen unable to enter the area

4. Mahachon Plaza (entrance of Wireless Rd-Ploenchit Rd): firemen also unable to approach the area

5. Krung Thai and Bangkok Bank (Asoke Branch)

6. Narcotics Control Board

7. Bangkok Bank (Din Daeng): fire under control

8. Maleenont Building: firemen unable to enter the area

9. Bangkok Bank and Lotus Rama 4: firemen unable to get in

10. EGAT Klongtoey: fire under control

11. Central World: currently being put out by firefighters

12. Bangkok Bank (Victory Monument)

-- Tan Network 2010-05-19

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Key Red Shirt Leaders Brought to Hua Hin Army Camp

Reports indicate that key red shirt leaders who surrendered earlier today have been transported to the Narasuan Army Camp in Hua Hin. They will be held for further questioning.

-- Tan Network 2010-05-19

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Riots break out after red shirts leaders surrender

By The Nation

Angry protesters hurled Molotov cocktails at first floor of the Central World and set fire to tyres outside the building.

They broke into the Central World's building and set fire inside the buildings.

They also broke the windows and some M79 grenades were fired at the building.

At first fire fighters and fire engine trucks could not go inside the area to put out the fire as the area is not safe and they face with red shirts' blockage. Finally the fire fighters could distinguish the blaze.

Smoke was also seen rising from the Platinum shopping mall. Protesters burned tyres on the inbound Lard Prao Road at 2 pm.

The fire sent thick smoke billowing over the road.

By 2.15 pm, half an hour after the surrender of the red-shirt leaders on Wednesday, a number of red shirts have continued to riot.

The reds camping out at Klong Toei remain sceptical that their leaders really turned themselves to police. They vowed to continue protesting.

The reds at Samyan continue to wreak havocs by burning tyres and blocking traffic near the Pheu Thai Party on Rama IV Road.

Buses services in Bangkok have been suspended for the afternoon after a number of buses were seized by rioting protesters.

-- The Nation 2010-05-19

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