Bangkok Police Asked To Remove Hundreds Of Protesters In Sanam Luang

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Police asked to remove protesters in Sanam Luang
Chanikarn Phumhiran
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Police in Bangkok have been asked to remove hundreds of government opponents staging a protest in Sanam Luang.

Julanop Nuchanart, director of the Phra Nakhon District Office, Tuesday filed a complaint with Chana Songkhram Police seeking the removal of the protesters.

The protesters have defied an order from the city to vacate the park adjacent to the Grand Palace and vowed to continue camping out until Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra steps down.

Chaiwat Sinsuwong, head of the protesters, led a group of 50 people to submit a letter to the Constitutional Court in a show of moral support for the judges.

Chaiwat read the statement aloud, saying the group wants to protect the bench so they can carry out their duty to prevent national "sabotage" and protect the country's constitutional monarchy.

The group plans to submit a copy of the letter to the Supreme Court president Thursday, calling on all judges to adhere to principles and balance the government's power, after MPs claimed the judiciary had interfered in the work of the executive and legislative branches.

The group is considering asking the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to review its directive for them to leave Sanam Luang. City Hall has accused the protesters of violating laws on cleanliness and being orderly.

Chaiwat said the demonstrators were not afraid of the city trying to disperse them and would step up their protest.

"They can use force only after the government invokes the security laws," he said.


-- The Nation 2013-05-21

[MunterHunter]

Strange how the red rally the week before wasnt subjected to any of this...

[LuckyLew]

Double standards in play here

Reds can do what they want when they want ..

but no one else can

Police and communist state ... Thailand a democracy with free speech 555 ... never

[Bellweather]

Double standards in play here

Reds can do what they want when they want ..

but no one else can

Police and communist state ... Thailand a democracy with free speech 555 ... never

The BMA has said no force will be used but crowds have their own dynamics so anything could happen. If there's violence does anyone think that other than going through the motions of making some insincere comments the government will bat an eyelid if any of their opponents get injured ?

[BrianCR]

Democracy allows an elected government (note elected) to complete the term for which it was elected!

[Pib]

Police are now probably saying, "But if we try to remove the protestors they may get mad, therefore, let's wait a while longer...maybe they'll just go away."

[bangkokrick]

Watermelon Police they are Reds at heart.

[farangbanok]

*Deleted out*

Looking at this intelligently - if that is not beyond your capabilities - the Red shirts came and they went. They had a lawful protest as indeed is their right in a democracy.

Talking now about about the protesters who cannot accept a democratically elected Government and want to cause trouble and inconvenience for many simply because of their minority views. They intend staying to attempt to force a democratically elected Goverment out of power.

Didn't we have the same thing with the Yellow Shits? Government House illegally occupied and ransacked, Airports blocked? For the same declared reason.

From the OP

• "The protesters have defied an order from the city to vacate the park adjacent to the Grand Palace and vowed to continue camping out until Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra steps down."

So, not unexpectedly on TV, you three blatantly choose to ignore the facts for your own personal ends!

BrianCR is totally correct! I must agree with him 100%.

Edited May 21, 2013 by Scott
Edited

[Baerboxer]

Democracy allows an elected government (note elected) to complete the term for which it was elected!

Does it also allow them to ignore laws, committ criminal offences (has Yingluck ever responded on the question of the illegally issued Thai passport to her criminal fugitive brother yet?), re-write history to suit themselves or try to dismantle the constitutional checks and balances to suit themselves?

Democracy usually allows for the removal of governments that act illegally.

[Baerboxer]

I assume that MunterHunter, LuckyLew, bangkokrick will get big fat "tea money" handouts from their Democrat employers - as per usual!

Looking at this intelligently - if that is not beyond your capabilities - the Red shirts came and they went. They had a lawful protest as indeed is their right in a democracy.

Talking now about about the protesters who cannot accept a democratically elected Government and want to cause trouble and inconvenience for many simply because of their minority views. They intend staying to attempt to force a democratically elected Goverment out of power.

Didn't we have the same thing with the Yellow Shits? Government House illegally occupied and ransacked, Airports blocked? For the same declared reason.

From the OP

• "The protesters have defied an order from the city to vacate the park adjacent to the Grand Palace and vowed to continue camping out until Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra steps down."

So, not unexpectedly on TV, you three blatantly choose to ignore the facts for your own personal ends!

BrianCR is totally correct! I must agree with him 100%.

Then why haven't the red shirts who have been intimidating the constitution court judges been similarly dealt with?

Answer - they work for the government's boss. For all we know, so might you!!

Edited May 21, 2013 by Scott

[MAJIC]

All Protesters are equal,but some are more equal that others! ......... to paraphrase George Orwell.

[lee b]

Remove them so they will return??? Whats the point ?

[ramrod711]

I assume that MunterHunter, LuckyLew, bangkokrick will get big fat "tea money" handouts from their Democrat employers - as per usual!

Looking at this intelligently - if that is not beyond your capabilities - the Red shirts came and they went. They had a lawful protest as indeed is their right in a democracy.

Talking now about about the protesters who cannot accept a democratically elected Government and want to cause trouble and inconvenience for many simply because of their minority views. They intend staying to attempt to force a democratically elected Goverment out of power.

Didn't we have the same thing with the Yellow Shits? Government House illegally occupied and ransacked, Airports blocked? For the same declared reason.

From the OP

• "The protesters have defied an order from the city to vacate the park adjacent to the Grand Palace and vowed to continue camping out until Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra steps down."

So, not unexpectedly on TV, you three blatantly choose to ignore the facts for your own personal ends!

BrianCR is totally correct! I must agree with him 100%.

https://www.google.com/search?q=bangkok+burning&rlz=1T4SKPB_enTH360TH360&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=qGmbUd79LtDirAfR1IDoBw&ved=0CC8QsAQ&biw=1132&bih=622

An orderly peaceful red shirt protest, they didn't stay long, disobey any laws or make a mess, real solid peaceful citizens. Thailand should be proud.

Edited May 21, 2013 by Scott

[lemoncake]

Strange how the red rally the week before wasnt subjected to any of this...

It is , another funny thing is that police was ASKED, not ORDERED.

[lemoncake]

Police are now probably saying, "But if we try to remove the protestors they may get mad, therefore, let's wait a while longer...maybe they'll just go away."

I think police is well aware that if they try PAD will come out in full force, perhaps another reason for "asking" police not ordering police, so this way blame could passed on later on if needs be

[Scott]

Keep personal comments directed at other posters out of the discussion. Posts have been edited and deleted.

[tragickingdom]

You get sick of people using the parc as a camping in order to force the majority of people to kiss their behinds. What the Nation doesn't tell is that the park is needed for something else and that they are welcome to protest somewhere else (preferably not at the airports and at government house)

[lemoncake]

You get sick of people using the parc as a camping in order to force the majority of people to kiss their behinds. What the Nation doesn't tell is that the park is needed for something else and that they are welcome to protest somewhere else (preferably not at the airports and at government house)

Unfortunately, when it comes to protesting, government or local authorities do not get to pick the location for protesters,

Protesters get to pick the location and authorities are to work around that, not other way around

[Ragzilb]

I just hope this will go peacefully, as last time

[drdoom6996]

Double standards in play here

Reds can do what they want when they want ..

but no one else can

Police and communist state ... Thailand a democracy with free speech 555 ... never

+1

[johnlandy]

eal solid peaceful citizens "are you taking the pizz" They are purely and simply mafiosa criminals.

I assume that MunterHunter, LuckyLew, bangkokrick will get big fat "tea money" handouts from their Democrat employers - as per usual!

Looking at this intelligently - if that is not beyond your capabilities - the Red shirts came and they went. They had a lawful protest as indeed is their right in a democracy.

Talking now about about the protesters who cannot accept a democratically elected Government and want to cause trouble and inconvenience for many simply because of their minority views. They intend staying to attempt to force a democratically elected Goverment out of power.

Didn't we have the same thing with the Yellow Shits? Government House illegally occupied and ransacked, Airports blocked? For the same declared reason.

From the OP

• "The protesters have defied an order from the city to vacate the park adjacent to the Grand Palace and vowed to continue camping out until Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra steps down."

So, not unexpectedly on TV, you three blatantly choose to ignore the facts for your own personal ends!

BrianCR is totally correct! I must agree with him 100%.

https://www.google.com/search?q=bangkok+burning&rlz=1T4SKPB_enTH360TH360&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=qGmbUd79LtDirAfR1IDoBw&ved=0CC8QsAQ&biw=1132&bih=622

An orderly peaceful red shirt protest, they didn't stay long, disobey any laws or make a mess, real solid peaceful citizens. Thailand should be proud.

Edited May 21, 2013 by Scott

[whybother]

MunterHunter, on 21 May 2013 - 16:37, said:

Strange how the red rally the week before wasnt subjected to any of this...

.

How long have the "patriots" been protesting there? More than a day I think. 3 - 4 weeks?

They're being asked to move because of a Buddhist event planned in the park on Friday.

It isn't the national government asking them to move. It is the Bangkok government, and the local officials.

[FM505]

Democracy allows an elected government (note elected) to complete the term for which it was elected!

Couldn't be more wrong. The right for citizens to partition government is a fundamental aspect in a democratic electoral scenario. The above quote suggests that under performing elected officials should get a free ride for the duration. This is just plain wrong. Corrections / adjustments are a continuous process. No one is irreplaceable in gov't.

[BrianCR]

You all go off target when it comes to Thailand, by trying to introduce your idea of democracy. Reds, Yellow, green, blacks, pinks hehe (maybe) are all interested in one thing - making money for themselves but, you lot don't see it. Now come on wake up, get a life and understand something outside your own country!

[BrianCR]

Democracy allows an elected government (note elected) to complete the term for which it was elected!

Does it also allow them to ignore laws, committ criminal offences (has Yingluck ever responded on the question of the illegally issued Thai passport to her criminal fugitive brother yet?), re-write history to suit themselves or try to dismantle the constitutional checks and balances to suit themselves?

Democracy usually allows for the removal of governments that act illegally.

Does that also include the democrat's who stole power after an illegal coop?

[BrianCR]

Remember, tell your misses and her family not to vote for then next election, your wasting your time!!!

[BrianCR]

Democracy allows an elected government (note elected) to complete the term for which it was elected!

Couldn't be more wrong. The right for citizens to partition government is a fundamental aspect in a democratic electoral scenario. The above quote suggests that under performing elected officials should get a free ride for the duration. This is just plain wrong. Corrections / adjustments are a continuous process. No one is irreplaceable in gov't.

So, you're saying that democrats who STOLE the right to rule here are right?

[rametindallas]

Democracy allows an elected government (note elected) to complete the term for which it was elected!

'Straw Man' argument. Where were you on this forum when the Red-Shirts were holding Ratchaprasong hostage while demanding the resignation of the elected government of Abhisit? BTW Abhisit is an elected MP as opposed to the party list MP who is now PM. They both became PM by the same method of MPs voting for them.

[rametindallas]

*Deleted out*

Looking at this intelligently - if that is not beyond your capabilities - the Red shirts came and they went. They had a lawful protest as indeed is their right in a democracy.

Talking now about about the protesters who cannot accept a democratically elected Government and want to cause trouble and inconvenience for many simply because of their minority views. They intend staying to attempt to force a democratically elected Goverment out of power.

Didn't we have the same thing with the Yellow Shits? Government House illegally occupied and ransacked, Airports blocked? For the same declared reason.

From the OP

• "The protesters have defied an order from the city to vacate the park adjacent to the Grand Palace and vowed to continue camping out until Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra steps down."

So, not unexpectedly on TV, you three blatantly choose to ignore the facts for your own personal ends!

BrianCR is totally correct! I must agree with him 100%.

"the Red shirts came and they went." You mean like in 2010 when they occupied Ratchaprasong and demanded the resignation of a lawfully elected government? Red Shirt memory is very selective.

[whybother]

Does that also include the democrat's who stole power after an illegal coop?

What was illegal about the Democrats coming to power? They came to power 2 years after the illegal coop coup. (Is there such a thing as a legal coup?)