webfact Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 PROTESTPolice and riot forces on alert at Govt House: ParadornPIMNARA PRADUBWIT,ANUPHAN CHANTANATHE NATION Photo by Vorawit Pumpuang, Nation PhotoNSC fears that protesters at Rangsit may link up with others in BangkokBANGKOK: -- THE GOVERNMENT is concerned that protesters from 56 organisations camped out at Rangsit University may widen their activities and get out of control, the National Security Council secretary-general said yesterday."Around October 13, protesters may make a move to link with protesters near Government House," Paradorn Pattanatabutr said.Paradorn was referring to a rally by the People's Assembly Reform Thailand group, whose coordinators include the Green Group's Suriyasai Katasila.Paradorn said a rally organised by the People's Army against the Thaksin Regime would not destabilise the government, but the threat could spiral out of control if it teamed up with the protesters at Rangsit.He said at this juncture there was no evidence of links between various protesting groups, including rubber farmers in Nakhon Si Thammarat. But the government would continue to closely monitor the situation.He said laws would be enforced in accordance with the intensity of the protests.At Government House, some 200 to 300 protesters have camped out for a second day. Police have shut down roads and deployed about 15 companies of anti-riot police with crowd control gear to keep the peace.Roads leading to two Government House gates were closed, but traffic to and from the seat of power remains open.National police chief General Adul Sangsingkaew briefed Deputy Prime Minister Pracha Promnog about crowd control measures.Police set up three road blocks near the rally site in order to ensure peace, Metropolitan Police commissioner Lt General Camronwit Toopgrajank said.Government House official Suporn Atthawong said road snarls were unavoidable as protesters moved their rally from Lumpini Park to Government House on Monday evening.The situation was under control and authorities were negotiating with rally organisers to return to the park, Suporn said.Protesters should understand that the government will be welcoming a visit by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Friday, he said.He also defended the decision to deploy more police than protesters, saying it was a precaution.Rally organiser Chai Suwannaphap said any inconvenience to motorists was caused by police and not protesters. Police closed off roads and cut supply routes in order to isolate protesters, Chai said.Another organiser, Preecha Iamsuphan, said protesters were rallying under their constitutional right to make peaceful demands.In the past two years, the government had neglected to address the people's grievances and opted to amend the charter instead, Preecha said.Protesters wanted to call attention to their plight as well as imminent issues facing the country, such as the dispute over land near Preah Vihear Temple.He dismissed allegations the rally took place in accordance with a prophecy that on October 8 the government would be overthrown. He said no political parties were behind the rally although he would welcome support from any politicians who shared their outlook.-- The Nation 2013-10-09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assayer Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 He also defended the decision to deploy more police than protesters, saying it was a precaution. why do they need additional(more police than protestors) now and not when the red shirts stage a rally??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angsta Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 why do they need additional(more police than protestors) now and not when the red shirts stage a rally??? Are you new to Thailand? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 They won't want visible large numbers of protesters about on Friday. The Chinese leader will have been assured by the PM (whichever one) that there is political stability in Thailand now. He will not expect to see civil disobedience being tolerated in a future close ally. Maybe than can organize a big pro-China, pro-Thaksin march by the Red faithful or something? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxrnz Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Is that the tanks I hear a rumbling, or the squeaking of the gate.... or Ernie's ghostly Goldtops, a'rattling in their crate? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thhMan Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 At least the People are standing up for what they believe.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 At least the People are standing up for what they believe.... yes 100.....The rest is looking soap operas in TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phitsanulokjohn Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Is that the tanks I hear a rumbling, or the squeaking of the gate.... or Ernie's ghostly Goldtops, a'rattling in their crate? They won't forget old Ernie and he drove the fastest milkcart in the west.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e1xvyTdBZI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phitsanulokjohn Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Is that the tanks I hear a rumbling, or the squeaking of the gate.... or Ernie's ghostly Goldtops, a'rattling in their crate? They won't forget old Ernie and he drove the fastest milkcart in the west.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e1xvyTdBZI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeThePoster Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Is that the tanks I hear a rumbling, or the squeaking of the gate.... or Ernie's ghostly Goldtops, a'rattling in their crate? It's definitely the squeaking of tanks looking for some grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1Voice Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Simple solution to get rid of protest groups = open gates, let flood waters come rushing in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animatic Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 It seems, yet again, the Thais are determined to throw another high season under the wheels and grind it to bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongteesood Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Now if only those pesky Red Shirts had been outmanned to the same ratio by security forces, that whole riot business and 2 months of total stupidity may not have happened.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siampolee Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Dear puppet master there is a walnut outside the door what do you want us to do? Get a sledgehammer and crack it quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubbaJohnny Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 He also defended the decision to deploy more police than protesters, saying it was a precaution. why do they need additional(more police than protestors) now and not when the red shirts stage a rally??? An excellent query ,perhaps they are not as alert as the eagle eyed Ministers who foresaw no floods. Nothing to see here ,move along haven't you got homes to bale out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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