Govt mulls extended security act use as Urupong rally continues
By English News



BANGKOK, Oct 14 – Security officials are assessing whether the Internal Security Act (ISA), enforced in three crucial government-oriented Bangkok districts since last Wednesday, should bewidened as the government tries to persuade protesters to move from Urupong intersection to Lumpini Park, Deputy Prime Minister Pracha Promnok said today.

He said Urupong is an open area easily prone to interference by a third party and that the government continues to communicate with the protesters asking them to move to Lumpini Park, their previous demonstration site for several months.

Whether the ISA will be extended beyond its October 18 deadline and whether the enforced areas will be expanded depend on a Centre for Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) decision, he said.

The government last Wednesday announced imposing the ISA in Dusit, Phra Nakhorn and Pom Prab Sattru Phai districts which surround Government House, Parliament and other significant government offices.

Fourteen roads in the three districts, leading to Government House, have been sealed off and security was tightened.

The group protesting at Urupong intersection call themerieselves the Network of Students and People for the Reform of Thailand.

They were unsatisfied with the People’s Army against the Thaksin Regime's decision on Thursday to end its rally at Government House and return to Lumpini Park afternegotiations with police to open the way for Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's three-day visit over the past weekend.

Some protesters agreed to return to Lumpini, but the Network group moved to Uruphong intersection, forcing a partial closure to traffic of one of the city's key art.

The Urupong intersection was outside the area covered by ISA imposed by the government on Wednesday until October 18.

Pol Gen Pracha admitted that it was inevitable to strengthen security in areas surrounding Government House – the centre of national administration – due to the protesters’ repeated threat to seize the building.

There are several groups in the demonstration and some of them had ever taken hold of Government House, he said.

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra arrived at Government House as usual this morning amid tight security and she was scheduled to meet with a group of business operators at Santi Matri Building in the compound.

Thawat Boonfueng, deputy secretary general to the prime minister, stood firm that protesters would not be allowed to rally near Government House and police did not give them a promise that they could approach the Government House after the return of visiting Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang.

If the demonstration continues, it may be necessary to expand the ISA-enforced areas and extend the deadline, earlier announced for Oct 9-18, he said, adding that a decision must be made by the Cabinet at the national police chief’s recommendation.

“Parliament must deliberate the crucial bill on amendment of Section 190 of the Constitution tomorrow. We have to closely monitor the situation,” he said. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2013-10-14

NSC: anti-govt groups remain a threat

BANGKOK, 14 October 2013 (NNT) - The National Security Council has said it will continue to closely monitor anti-government groups after they have separated in principle from the main gathering.

According to NSC chief Lieutenant General Paradorn Pattanathabutr, the anti-government movement is now working on multiple fronts and remains a major threat. He expressed his belief that the demonstrations represented 56 sub-groups of a main reform movement and may regroup later to gather strength after they reportedly parted ways late last week.

The Uruphong protesters split away from the People's Army against the Thaksin Regime after the Internal Security Act (ISA) was invoked. The groups still staged a rally near Government House despite heavy security presence.

The multiplying number of protesters on Sunday has forced the Metropolitan police to close 14 roads in a bid to stop protesters from marching to Government House. The closures have affected Phitsanulok, Sukhothai and Ratchadamnoen Nok roads.

-- NNT 2013-10-14

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra arrived at Government House as usual this morning

Think the Jouro mis-wrote this...shouldnt this read PM Minister Yingluck Shinawatra made unusual visit to Goverment house this morning before heading off on a shopping trip

ANTI-GOVERNMENT PROTEST
Cabinet to consider whether to extend ISA enforcement
The Nation


Photo by Sukul Kerdnaimongkol

BANGKOK: -- The Cabinet meeting on Tuesday will consider whether to extend the Internal Security Act (ISA) in three districts of Bangkok after October 18, said Deputy Prime Minister Pracha Promnok.

Pracha said he has assigned the representatives of the Peacekeeping Centre to evaluate the ongoing rally by student activists at Urupong intersection and make a recommendation to the Cabinet as to whether the ISA should be extended or not.

He said that the areas under the ISA's enforcement need to be defended by the government.

"I would like to see the protesters shifting their rally to Lumpini Park to avoid causing trouble to the people. It has been reported that demonstrators at Urupong belong to the same antigovernment group as the one which previously staged a blockade at Government House" he said.

A special Cabinet meeting last Wednesday decided to invoke the ISA in three districts of Bangkok until October 18.

"I want protesters to consolidate their rallies at the park because a third hand might instigate trouble at Urupong," he said.

The anti-Thaksin rallies are presently organised by the People's Army against the Thaksin Regime and by its splinter group, the Students and People Network for Thailand Reform.

Peacekeeping spokesman Police Maj Gen Piya Uthayo said on Monday that the crowds at Urupong rally site surged to a record level of 1,100 last night,

Piya said police were monitoring the situation on a daily basis before deciding whether to extend the security enforcement from Government House to Urupong.

He also said police were checking whether protest organisers had sought and received the city's permission to erect the rally tents and use loudspeakers.


-- The Nation 2013-10-14

"According to NSC chief Lieutenant General Paradorn Pattanathabutr, the anti-government movement is now working on multiple fronts and remains a major threat."

Why are these peacefull protestor a major threat to national security? Why does an ISA need to be envoked to control them?

One reason is....“Parliament must deliberate the crucial bill on amendment of Section 190 of the Constitution tomorrow. We have to closely monitor the situation,” said Thawat Boonfueng, deputy secretary general to the prime minister. Another is so the protestors dont embarrass Yinglucks government in front of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's .

He said that the areas under the ISA's enforcement need to be defended by the government. said Deputy Prime Minister Pracha Promnok

"According to NSC chief Lieutenant General Paradorn Pattanathabutr, the anti-government movement is now working on multiple fronts and remains a major threat."

Why are these peacefull protestor a major threat to national security? Why does an ISA need to be envoked to control them?

One reason is....“Parliament must deliberate the crucial bill on amendment of Section 190 of the Constitution tomorrow. We have to closely monitor the situation,” said Thawat Boonfueng, deputy secretary general to the prime minister. Another is so the protestors dont embarrass Yinglucks government in front of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's .

He said that the areas under the ISA's enforcement need to be defended by the government. said Deputy Prime Minister Pracha Promnok

Why "Parliament must deliberate the crucial bill on amendment of Section 190 of the Constitution tomorrow."

Why "must"?

Because the big brother in Dubai told them so?

Just a look at the MCOT photo, one can see hundreds of armed thugs waiting for an opportunity to attack the government compound and fight with the police in order to bring about the downfall of Ms Yingluck's good government.

Why doesnt the Govt be proactive and come out and talk to the people.

Head in the sand tactics are for immature people and children... Cmon Thailand, your people want to talk to you... !!!

Why doesnt the Govt be proactive and come out and talk to the people.

Head in the sand tactics are for immature people and children... Cmon Thailand, your people want to talk to you... !!!

I don't like Abhisit, but at least he tried to talk with the red shirts.

Just a look at the MCOT photo, one can see hundreds of armed thugs waiting for an opportunity to attack the government compound and fight with the police in order to bring about the downfall of Ms Yingluck's good government.

yes I see at least 3 plastic forks. Dangerous weapons when pushed in the policemans eye by the elderly ladies.

Only tear gas and UN can help now...

......this government will stop at nothing.......

...and who can stop them....apparently no one......

"According to NSC chief Lieutenant General Paradorn Pattanathabutr, the anti-government movement is now working on multiple fronts and remains a major threat."

Why are these peacefull protestor a major threat to national security? Why does an ISA need to be envoked to control them?

One reason is....“Parliament must deliberate the crucial bill on amendment of Section 190 of the Constitution tomorrow. We have to closely monitor the situation,” said Thawat Boonfueng, deputy secretary general to the prime minister. Another is so the protestors dont embarrass Yinglucks government in front of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's .

He said that the areas under the ISA's enforcement need to be defended by the government. said Deputy Prime Minister Pracha Promnok

Why "Parliament must deliberate the crucial bill on amendment of Section 190 of the Constitution tomorrow."

Why "must"?

Because the big brother in Dubai told them so?

Because that is what MP's in Parliament do. They make laws, debate topical issues and discuss how to allocate taxes. They have a timetable to work to. What a naive question or was it just meant to promote discontent - looking at your last sentence I think we have the answer.

"According to NSC chief Lieutenant General Paradorn Pattanathabutr, the anti-government movement is now working on multiple fronts and remains a major threat."

Why are these peacefull protestor a major threat to national security? Why does an ISA need to be envoked to control them?

One reason is....“Parliament must deliberate the crucial bill on amendment of Section 190 of the Constitution tomorrow. We have to closely monitor the situation,” said Thawat Boonfueng, deputy secretary general to the prime minister. Another is so the protestors dont embarrass Yinglucks government in front of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's .

He said that the areas under the ISA's enforcement need to be defended by the government. said Deputy Prime Minister Pracha Promnok

Why "Parliament must deliberate the crucial bill on amendment of Section 190 of the Constitution tomorrow."

Why "must"?

Because the big brother in Dubai told them so?

Because that is what MP's in Parliament do. They make laws, debate topical issues and discuss how to allocate taxes. They have a timetable to work to. What a naive question or was it just meant to promote discontent - looking at your last sentence I think we have the answer.

Yes h90, and they must have an ISA and 12000 police to ensure that some elderly people and school kids who are peacefully protesting dont disturb them.

"According to NSC chief Lieutenant General Paradorn Pattanathabutr, the anti-government movement is now working on multiple fronts and remains a major threat."

Why are these peacefull protestor a major threat to national security? Why does an ISA need to be envoked to control them?

One reason is....“Parliament must deliberate the crucial bill on amendment of Section 190 of the Constitution tomorrow. We have to closely monitor the situation,” said Thawat Boonfueng, deputy secretary general to the prime minister. Another is so the protestors dont embarrass Yinglucks government in front of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's .

He said that the areas under the ISA's enforcement need to be defended by the government. said Deputy Prime Minister Pracha Promnok

Why "Parliament must deliberate the crucial bill on amendment of Section 190 of the Constitution tomorrow."

Why "must"?

Because the big brother in Dubai told them so?

Because that is what MP's in Parliament do. They make laws, debate topical issues and discuss how to allocate taxes. They have a timetable to work to. What a naive question or was it just meant to promote discontent - looking at your last sentence I think we have the answer.

yes I see the PTP MPs debate a lot for the best solution for Thailand. They don't just vote what they are told for.

I don't see many constructive suggestions here. A handful of people are defying democracy in

Thailand. They are free to demonstrate if the are Thai citizens but that's all. Obstruction of the King's highway is an insult to everyone. They are provided with facilities in Lumpini

Park to demonstrate safely and in comfort.

Thailand needs a system of 'Permits' that protesters must apply for before they assemble in

public places for the purpose of demonstrating against the government safely.

It is really all a fuss about nothing. The PTP are the government. Any attempt to occupy government buildings is unlawful and unnecessary. The ISA are just doing their job which is to keep everybody and every public asset safe.

So please will all of you multi-coloured shirt activists go home take care of your children and enjoy your lives whilst Thailand remains peaceful in the hands of our benevolent PTP government

I don't see many constructive suggestions here. A handful of people are defying democracy in

Thailand. They are free to demonstrate if the are Thai citizens but that's all. Obstruction of the King's highway is an insult to everyone. They are provided with facilities in Lumpini

Park to demonstrate safely and in comfort.

Thailand needs a system of 'Permits' that protesters must apply for before they assemble in

public places for the purpose of demonstrating against the government safely.

It is really all a fuss about nothing. The PTP are the government. Any attempt to occupy government buildings is unlawful and unnecessary. The ISA are just doing their job which is to keep everybody and every public asset safe.

So please will all of you multi-coloured shirt activists go home take care of your children and enjoy your lives whilst Thailand remains peaceful in the hands of our benevolent PTP government

The majority of protestors are in Limpini Park its your beloved Yinglucks paranoia that created the ISA that has 14 roads blocked. Which as you siad, "is an insult to everyone".

Look not a protestor in sight