RT@tulsathit: TR @nikhon_: 13.47 Police use loudspeaker to warn that anyone breaching off-limit zones at Makkawan Bridge will be arrested.

RT@Aim_NT Metropolitan police said the green tear gas canisters found at clash location were not police's which r silver. Via @Payeer #Psiam

RT@Aim-NT: MT @Juarawee: By 2PM, demonstrators announce to barge thru police line from Royal Plaza if police doesn't open way at Makkawan #Psiam

RT@Aim-NT: 13.54 police estimated 14,000 protesters at Royal Plaza. (Heard from police radio) #Psiam

RT@Saksith: We hear loud bangs on the south end of the rallys site, possibly tear gas! #PitakSiam

RT@tulsathit: From Nation reporter at the scene. RT @Mayuree_NT: 14.58 Protesters have thrown missles at police

RT@terryfrd: Tear gas rising from behind Pitak Siam stage, speakers telling crowd to stay calm, guards will handle it, they say.

RT@Aim_NT: 2pm Police has thrown 6-7 tear gas canisters to force protesters to retreat at Misakawan int. Via @PravitR #Psiam

RT@terryfrd: Speakers on stage saying don't be afraid. Our enemies are behind us (in the form of police), but they are more afraid of us

RT@RichardBarrow: 2:07 Protesters have pulled back & police reclaimed their position

RT@tulsathit: Have seen clip of several snakes at protest site last night. It was on Naew Na web site, with allegations they were released on protesters.

RT@Aim_NT: 2pm police have just received order not to allow any more reporter to get into Govt House via Thewakam Bridge #Psiam

RT@Aim_NT: 2pm Government House is sealed. Reporters were formerly allowed to get in via Thewakam Bridge but not any more. #Psiam

RT@terryfrd: Dr Tul on stage, talking rebellion, but sounds like its sarcasm rather than genuine thing.

RT@Aim_NT: "Pls, don't try to breach the laws. Please don't hurt officers. Thank u for ur understanding," police via loudspeaker at Makkawan. #Psiam

@Aim_NT: Police: you are breaching the law. Protester: is your extortion legal? (Via loud speakers at Makkawan Bridge) #Psiam

RT @terryfrd: Isarn speaker sounds like Adisorn and is just a good a musician. In fact, this sounds like a red-shirt rally, with targets reversed.

14:42 Police fire tear gas at protesters near Misakawan intersection after protesters try to break through barrier, police ranks /MCOT

Democrat Party criticises govt for using violence against protesters, urges Pitak Siam lodge complaint to Civil Court to seek ISA revocation /MCOT

RT @bangkokpundit: TNN: Authorities trying to prevent protesters from "taking" the strategic location of Makkawan bridge

RT @RichardBarrow: Intention of the protesters on Ratchadamnoen Nok Rd is clear. They want to push through police lines towards Govt House.

RT @RichardBarrow: 3:09pm Protesters breaking up paving slabs to use as missiles

RT @tulsathit: Tweets from reporters at Makkawan Bridge suggest new rounds of clashes are imminent.

Makkawan police block reinforced with two companies of riot police

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A police source said two companies of riot police stationed in the Government House were deployed to reinforce the police lines at the Makkawan Rangsan Bridge.

The reinforcement was made after protesters tried to break through the police lines to link the area to the Royal Plaza.

The source said police kept protesters from the road from Makkawan bridge to Misakawan Intersection at the order of Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung who fear that the protesters may storm into the Government House.

-- The Nation 2012-11- 24

Three companies of border patrol police moved from Parliament to Makkawan bridge

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Three companies of border patrol police stationed inside Parliament were moved to reinforce the police lines of defence at the Makkawan Rangsan Bridge.

Only Parliament-beat police remain to guard the compound.

-- The Nation 2012-11- 24

RT @RichardBarrow: 3:50pm Most police in front line have removed their gas masks. Standoff continues as before. It's going to be a long day

Phra Photirak injured by teargas

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Phra Photirak, the Santi Asoke Buddhist sect leader, was among those injured when police fired teargases at about 2 pm.

Phra Photirak was rushed to be treated behind the rally stage at the Royal Plaza. His eyes turned red and his robe had the strong stench of teargas, causing those who treated him to have watery eyes.

-- The Nation 2012-11- 24

@Aim_NT: Protesters at makkawan bridge are urged 2 line up and move towards police line. Police leader told officers 2b patient

Boonlert overheard calling senior Army officers

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- After protesters were attacked with teargases at 2 pm, Pitak Siam leader Gen Boonlert Kaewprasit was overheard calling senior Army officers, asking them to do something to protect the demonstrators.

When sound of teargas firing was heard at 2 pm, Boonlert walked to the area in front of the First Army Area to find out what happened. He made a phone call to First Army Area Commander Lt Gen Paibul Khumchaya. "Will you allow them to do this to me?" he was heard speaking over the phone.

He also called Deputy Army chief Gen Dapong Ratanasuwan and was heard telling Dapong to protect the people.

-- The Nation 2012-11- 24

Erawan Emergency Medical Centre: As of 2pm, 18 people injured in clashes between police, protesters; 7 police among injured /MCOT

Police estimate number of protesters at 18,000 to 20,000

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Royal Thai Police spokesman Pol Maj Gen Piya Uthayo told a press conference at 2 pm that police estimated the number of protesters at about 18,000 to 20,000.

Piya said the Royal Plaza ground was still able to accommodate the current number of protesters.

He said if the number of demonstrators grows, police would allow the rally organisers to expand the rally ground.

The spokesman said police did not intend to block protesters from rallying but simply prevented them from entering restricted areas.

-- The Nation 2012-11- 24

RT @terryfrd: Pitak S stage: Former army gen forbids army leaders fr attending his funeral if he dies today while they sit back & do nothing

RT @terryfrd: Should have said "retired". Don't think there are any "former" generals

RT @tulsathit: Point of today is that amnesty has not even been passed and charter amendment not even yet begun.

RT @Aim_NT: (Police seemed to have warmed up water canon minutes ago. Via @anupan_nna) Makkawan #Psiam

RT @suthichai: "@Reuters: Magnitude 4.9 quake jolts Tokyo, no tsunami warning http://reut.rs/WoCaJz"