Thai Police Combine Plans For Yellow-Shirt Rally

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Police combine plans for yellow-shirt rally

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Royal Thai Police will adjust its operational plans to handle the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD)'s - yellow shirts' - expected rally on Wednesday against the government's reconciliation bills.

National Police spokesperson Major General Piya Uthayo said the RTP would support Metropolitan Police in controlling the PAD's proposed rally before the House of Representatives - by peacefully helping to facilitate the traffic.

Piya said his agency instructed a deputy of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, Police Major General Worasak Noppasittiporn, to take responsibility for any activities that occur at the demonstration.

"We want to inform the PAD's protesters so they know that we will use the Korakot 52 plan [designed to control mass demonstrations]," Piya said.

He said there was no hidden agenda behind the order to move Police Major General Kamronwit Thoopkrachang, the 1st Regional Police Office's acting commander, to the position of acting chief of the Bangkok Metropolitan Police.

"We just want to adjust our strategy and responsibility," he said.

Pheu Thai spokesman Prompong Nopparit said national police chief General Priewphan Damapong transferred Bangkok police boss LtGeneral Winai Thongsong to an inactive post at the Royal Thai Police headquarters for 30 days because Winai failed to control the PAD protesters who blocked entrances to Parliament last week.

"There were only thousands of protesters who were rallying in front of House of Representatives but police could not stop them. Maybe they [the police] were afraid of a repetition of the bloody violence on October 2008. This was why the national police chief considered moving Winai," he said.

-- The Nation 2012-06-04

[Buchholz]

Pheu Thai spokesman Prompong Nopparit said national police chief General Priewphan Damapong transferred Bangkok police boss LtGeneral Winai Thongsong to an inactive post at the Royal Thai Police headquarters for 30 days because

Is Pheu Thai Spokesman Prompong now also the National Police Spokesman?

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[Curt1591]

Interesting to see "Police" riot shields on both sides of the barricade.

[tomross46]

National Police spokesperson Major General Piya Uthayo said the RTP would support Metropolitan Police in controlling the PAD's proposed rally before the House of Representatives - by peacefully helping to facilitate the traffic.

Does this indicate that have received new smoke gernades, and that they will kill yellow shirts again?

[smutcakes]

Pheu Thai spokesman Prompong Nopparit said national police chief General Priewphan Damapong transferred Bangkok police boss LtGeneral Winai Thongsong to an inactive post at the Royal Thai Police headquarters for 30 days because

Is Pheu Thai Spokesman Prompong now also the National Police Spokesman?

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In the exact same way as yesterday, Democrat spokesman said something identical

[aaacorp]

Ah the good old match again : red Vs yellow

In this pic > a peaceful manifestation organized by the yellow shirts.

[noitom]

Korakot 52!! Calling one at the line of scrimmage. These Thais are amazing in their ability to read an offense. Where was Korakot 52 during the hijacking of the international airport for 10 days 3 1/2 years ago?

[pauljones]

National Police spokesperson Major General Piya Uthayo said the RTP would support Metropolitan Police in controlling the PAD's proposed rally before the House of Representatives - by peacefully helping to facilitate the traffic.

Does this indicate that have received new smoke gernades, and that they will kill yellow shirts again?

The yellow shirts prompted the tear gas attacks by rioting, no?

Would you suggest deploying snipers instead?

[moe666]

Pheu Thai spokesman Prompong Nopparit said national police chief General Priewphan Damapong transferred Bangkok police boss LtGeneral Winai Thongsong to an inactive post at the Royal Thai Police headquarters for 30 days because

Is Pheu Thai Spokesman Prompong now also the National Police Spokesman?

.

Just call it Phue Thai Speak a new language created to confuse and control the masses o a few posters on TV as well.

[KireB]

A violent crackdown by the police will only increase the PAD's support! Dangerous times ahead again, I am afraid. This reconciliation debacle, might ignite the end game we have been waiting for for years now!

[sjjmmi]

Pray tell me what this Korakot 52 plan is

[sirchai]

Isn't that Aphisit wearing the yellow helmet????

[JAG]

The Police were paralysed during the previous round of PAD v Parliament because the Army made it clear that they were behind PAD. The Police knew that if they were effective against PAD they would pay for it. The question remains, is this still the case?

[heybruce]

"National Police spokesperson Major General Piya Uthayo said the RTP would support Metropolitan Police in controlling the PAD's proposed rally before the House of Representatives - by peacefully helping to facilitate the traffic."

Seems like intelligent planning to allow peaceful protest that doesn't obstruct traffic. I'm sure conspiracy theorists will find a lot to panic about.

[Farma]

If anyone spots a hungover small town cop looking lost in Bangkok please take good care of him.

He’s my neighbour and just one of many called down to the big smoke to provide support over the coming days.

[jimbeam1]

Interesting to see "Police" riot shields on both sides of the barricade.

Ah but so as not to confuse, the PAD are holding them upside down?

Evidence of a true democracy?

jb1

Edited June 4, 2012 by jimbeam1

[ramrod711]

National Police spokesperson Major General Piya Uthayo said the RTP would support Metropolitan Police in controlling the PAD's proposed rally before the House of Representatives - by peacefully helping to facilitate the traffic.

Does this indicate that have received new smoke gernades, and that they will kill yellow shirts again?

I think it is only fair to point out that Chalerm claims that it was the police, not the army that were responsible for Red Sirt deaths as well. Apparently, if this is true, the police are not biased at all.

[ramrod711]

"National Police spokesperson Major General Piya Uthayo said the RTP would support Metropolitan Police in controlling the PAD's proposed rally before the House of Representatives - by peacefully helping to facilitate the traffic."

Seems like intelligent planning to allow peaceful protest that doesn't obstruct traffic. I'm sure conspiracy theorists will find a lot to panic about.

I'm sure that PAD have no intention of blocking traffic for more than 3 or 4 months, if Yingluck doesn't like it, she can order in the army

[ramrod711]

National Police spokesperson Major General Piya Uthayo said the RTP would support Metropolitan Police in controlling the PAD's proposed rally before the House of Representatives - by peacefully helping to facilitate the traffic.

Does this indicate that have received new smoke gernades, and that they will kill yellow shirts again?

The yellow shirts prompted the tear gas attacks by rioting, no?

Would you suggest deploying snipers instead?

only it PAD break out black shirt "security guards"

[AngryParent]

expected rally on Wednesday

I guess it is that time of the year again. Must be the heat - BBQs the brain.

[JohnAllan]

I trust they will prove more effective, not to say enthusiastic, than they were when faced with the job of controlling the excesses of the redshirts and their protests.

[waza]

PAD rally fiasco linked to lightning transfer

National police chief Priewpan Damapong yesterday ordered the lightning transfer of Metropolitan Police Bureau police chief Winai Thongsong to an inactive post.........Pol Lt Gen Winai said yesterday he had acknowledged the order but he did not know the reason for the decision.

“I think the police chief had a good reason for the decision and I respected it since I’m the one who has winai [discipline],” Pol Lt Gen Winai said. “Who knows, the transfer may be my good luck.”..........................

However, some other police believe the transfer was more likely aimed at protecting Pol Lt Gen Winai from possible ramifications over the manner in which he dealt with the PAD protesters.

Pol Lt Gen Winai is married to the niece of Khunying Potjaman na Pombejra, ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s ex-wife.

It is understood the transfer may be aimed at protecting him from potential problems if clashes between protesters and police arise.........

Pol Maj Gen Khamronwit is considered to be a “hardline commander”.

He is expected to keep the PAD rallygoers under control to pave the way for MPs to hold a meeting in parliament next week.

http://pattayatoday.net/news/thailand-news/metropolitan-top-cop-shifted-to-inactive-post/

The Korakot 52 riot control plan is designed to be on a par with international standards of crowd control.

It sets out clear and flexible steps to deal with riots and avoid the use of force. The plan involves 102 security teams drawn from various police units. Each team is made up of 14 officers bringing the security personnel total to 1,428.

Korakot 52 has been an improvement upon the previous Korakot 48 action plan which was implemented during the crackdown on anti-government protesters led by the People's Alliance for Democracy on Oct 7 last year.

Does anyone remember the October 7th PAD protest?

At 6.00 am, 7 October 2008, police at Ratchawithi Road and Pichai Road shot a barrage of teargas grenades. Police clashed with protestors. Many were injured on both sides. Police made no effort to negotiate with the anti-government protesters............

Several protesters lost hands and legs, although it was not clear whether these injuries were caused by tear gas rounds or the 'ping-pong' bombs. Director of the Central Institute of Forensic Science Pornthip Rojanasunand used the GT200 explosive detection device to try to identify explosive residue on the protesters; not finding any, she concluded that faulty tear gas grenades caused the injuries.^[101] A PAD protestor, Angkhana Radappanyawut, was killed. Dr.Pornthip Rojanasunand suggested unequivocally that the death was caused by the explosion of a tear gas canister directly hitting the victim's body. She also stated that there was no need to conduct further investigations into the death and injuries of protesters because it became clear that they were caused by weapons of the police.^{[102]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People's_Alliance_for_Democracy}

They were among nine top officials alleged to have committed malfeasance in ordering and using force to disperse the crowd of PAD protesters rallying in front of the Parliament on October 7 last year.

Seems they dont want a relative getting charged for the bloodshed, I guess that makes Police Major General Kamronwit Thoopkrachang expendable.

I am starting to see a pattern here, the PTP and Yinglucks are not involved with the recocilliation bills, they have been put forwards by coalition partners. In fact Yingluck has never read them. Seem a lot of plausable deniability happening here.

[gand]

PAD rally fiasco linked to lightning transfer

National police chief Priewpan Damapong yesterday ordered the lightning transfer of Metropolitan Police Bureau police chief Winai Thongsong to an inactive post.........Pol Lt Gen Winai said yesterday he had acknowledged the order but he did not know the reason for the decision.

“I think the police chief had a good reason for the decision and I respected it since I’m the one who has winai [discipline],” Pol Lt Gen Winai said. “Who knows, the transfer may be my good luck.”..........................

However, some other police believe the transfer was more likely aimed at protecting Pol Lt Gen Winai from possible ramifications over the manner in which he dealt with the PAD protesters.

Pol Lt Gen Winai is married to the niece of Khunying Potjaman na Pombejra, ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s ex-wife.

It is understood the transfer may be aimed at protecting him from potential problems if clashes between protesters and police arise.........

Pol Maj Gen Khamronwit is considered to be a “hardline commander”.

He is expected to keep the PAD rallygoers under control to pave the way for MPs to hold a meeting in parliament next week.

http://pattayatoday....-inactive-post/

The Korakot 52 riot control plan is designed to be on a par with international standards of crowd control.

It sets out clear and flexible steps to deal with riots and avoid the use of force. The plan involves 102 security teams drawn from various police units. Each team is made up of 14 officers bringing the security personnel total to 1,428.

Korakot 52 has been an improvement upon the previous Korakot 48 action plan which was implemented during the crackdown on anti-government protesters led by the People's Alliance for Democracy on Oct 7 last year.

Does anyone remember the October 7th PAD protest?

At 6.00 am, 7 October 2008, police at Ratchawithi Road and Pichai Road shot a barrage of teargas grenades. Police clashed with protestors. Many were injured on both sides. Police made no effort to negotiate with the anti-government protesters............

Several protesters lost hands and legs, although it was not clear whether these injuries were caused by tear gas rounds or the 'ping-pong' bombs. Director of the Central Institute of Forensic Science Pornthip Rojanasunand used the GT200 explosive detection device to try to identify explosive residue on the protesters; not finding any, she concluded that faulty tear gas grenades caused the injuries.^[101] A PAD protestor, Angkhana Radappanyawut, was killed. Dr.Pornthip Rojanasunand suggested unequivocally that the death was caused by the explosion of a tear gas canister directly hitting the victim's body. She also stated that there was no need to conduct further investigations into the death and injuries of protesters because it became clear that they were caused by weapons of the police.^{[102]http://en.wikipedia....e_for_Democracy}

They were among nine top officials alleged to have committed malfeasance in ordering and using force to disperse the crowd of PAD protesters rallying in front of the Parliament on October 7 last year.

Seems they dont want a relative getting charged for the bloodshed, I guess that makes Police Major General Kamronwit Thoopkrachang expendable.

I am starting to see a pattern here, the PTP and Yinglucks are not involved with the recocilliation bills, they have been put forwards by coalition partners. In fact Yingluck has never read them. Seem a lot of plausable deniability happening here.

Yes it does.

[Jerrytheyoung]

This is a TAT campaign for improving the tourism statistics before summer holidays: thy have hired yellow shirts.....

At least TAT will have an excuse for explaining why tourist frequentation is going down

[tragickingdom]

The plan can be quite simple. Take a page from Suthep's playbook. Ask the red shirts to guard the roads from the constitutional court to parliament. Establish a life firing zone around the parliament and around other buildings that are crucial for the country. Problem solved.

[OzMick]

The plan can be quite simple. Take a page from Suthep's playbook. Ask the red shirts to guard the roads from the constitutional court to parliament. Establish a life firing zone around the parliament and around other buildings that are crucial for the country. Problem solved.

Random barrages of M-79 grenades are quite effective at instilling fear (and loathing). Come on reds, forget about your principles and desire for justice, something more important has come up - getting Thaksin back (his money).

"Cry "Havoc!" and let slip the dogs of war,

That this foul deed shall smell above the earth.

With carrion men, groaning for burial." Julius Caesar Act 3, scene 1,

Note that the fuller quote is there to remind you that this could lead to widespread death and destruction for one filthy rich man's greed.

[gand]

The plan can be quite simple. Take a page from Suthep's playbook. Ask the red shirts to guard the roads from the constitutional court to parliament. Establish a life firing zone around the parliament and around other buildings that are crucial for the country. Problem solved.

Random barrages of M-79 grenades are quite effective at instilling fear (and loathing). Come on reds, forget about your principles and desire for justice, something more important has come up - getting Thaksin back (his money).

"Cry "Havoc!" and let slip the dogs of war,

That this foul deed shall smell above the earth.

With carrion men, groaning for burial." Julius Caesar Act 3, scene 1,

Note that the fuller quote is there to remind you that this could lead to widespread death and destruction for one filthy rich man's greed.

You can't argue with Shakespeare.

[Buchholz]

The Police were paralysed during the previous round of PAD v Parliament because the Army made it clear that they were behind PAD. The Police knew that if they were effective against PAD they would pay for it. The question remains, is this still the case?

The police sure did have their moments of being un-"paralysed"....

Let's hope this still isn't the case.

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Edited June 4, 2012 by Buchholz

[Buchholz]

Korakot 52!! Calling one at the line of scrimmage. These Thais are amazing in their ability to read an offense. Where was Korakot 52 during the hijacking of the international airport for 10 days 3 1/2 years ago?

The same place it was even earlier during 2007, 2009, and 2010 when Red Shirt violence ruled the streets.

eg.

http://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news.php?id=255209110056

[Buchholz]

I think it is only fair to point out that Chalerm claims that it was the police, not the army that were responsible for Red Shirt deaths as well. Apparently, if this is true, the police are not biased at all.

Indeed, he's not, and if anyone would know about the police it would be Police Captain Chalerm.

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