Police take full control, no military force needed: Protests against amnesty bill

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Police take full control, no military force needed
By English News



BANGKOK, Nov 7 – Enforcement of the Internal Security Act (ISA) will not be widened despite the government’s concerns on the widespread protests against the amnesty bill, Thailand’s security chief said today.

Paradorn Pattanatabut, secretary general of the National Security Council, said the government would concentrate on talks to the people and explain the withdrawal of all amnesty-related legislations.

The government today called an urgent security meeting chaired by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra who cut short her trip to the eastern region.

Lt Gen Paradorn said Suranand Vejjajiva, secretary general to the prime minister, was instructed to launch a blanket campaign across the country to explain the government’s latest move concerning amnesty and reconciliation.

He admitted that more rural people have openly opposed to the amnesty bill but clarifications would create understanding.

He gave assurances that the ISA imposition in three crucial districts of Bangkok which surround significant stage buildings including Government House would not be widened despite escalating demonstrations by diverse of anti-amnesty protesters.

Police have been concerned with their peace-keeping duties around Government House but they would not ask for military reinforcement, he said.

At Asoke intersection in the heart of Bangkok, the whistle-blowing demonstration drew tens of thousands of white-collar protesters who took over Sukhumvit Road.

Asoke intersection is an interchange for BTS sky trains and MRT underground trains.

Several political activists including Kaewsan Atipothi, former member of the Assets Examination Committee, made their speeches to the crowd which jointly blew whistles at 12.34 pm and dispersed an hour later. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2013-11-07

[soi41]

So the news here is, that the police is actually is going to do their job??

That should be: BREAKING NEWS!!

Edited November 7, 2013 by soi41

[Robby nz]

Paradorn Pattanatabut, secretary general of the National Security Council, said the government would concentrate on talks to the people and explain the withdrawal of all amnesty-related legislations.

That is not true.

They have not withdrawn the bill that has been sent to the senate only the ones that had been held in reserve.

[klubex99]

'He admitted that more rural people have openly opposed to the amnesty bill but clarifications would create understanding.'

Could they be any more patronizing?

[Thai at Heart]

Paradorn Pattanatabut, secretary general of the National Security Council, said the government would concentrate on talks to the people and explain the withdrawal of all amnesty-related legislations.

That is not true.

They have not withdrawn the bill that has been sent to the senate only the ones that had been held in reserve.

Indeed, this is gross misinformation. My Facebook just came up with this headline.

Very very disingenuous.

[bigbamboo]

Now if only they had done this in 2010.

[Sunisalom]

Police take control? Say no more

But in reality ........... Shit a brick!!

-Mel.

[LuckyLew]

'He admitted that more rural people have openly opposed to the amnesty bill but clarifications would create understanding.'

They will need to be paid more for there votes during the next election

[Showbags]

Paradorn Pattanatabut, secretary general of the National Security Council, said the government would concentrate on talks to the people and explain the withdrawal of all amnesty-related legislations.

That is not true.

They have not withdrawn the bill that has been sent to the senate only the ones that had been held in reserve.

Thats just not playing fair.

Jesus this place....just imagine if everyone went home and then it was passed quietly....bloodshed much.

These people just do not think, nor care about anything except themselves.

[howzat]

But we all stay don't we.!!

[moradave]

It's all over. Yingluck says she will not press for any corrections to the amnesty bill in the House after the Senate rejects it. Abhisit and Suthep will be tried as scheduled, and probably found not guilty. Thaksin will not return. The redshirts and Pheu Thai will reunite, and we will carry on with nothing changed.

I admire Yingluck for her action. She is stopping the country from tearing itself apart over the amnesty issue, even though it means her brother will not return and Abhisit and Suthep will walk free.

Edited November 7, 2013 by moradave

[cornishcarlos]

It's all over. Yingluck says she will not press for any corrections to the amnesty bill in the House after the Senate rejects it. Abhisit and Suthep will be tried as scheduled, and probably found not guilty. Thaksin will not return. The redshirts and Phieu Tai will reunite, and we will carry on with nothing changed.

I admire Yingluck for her action. She is stopping the country from tearing itself apart over the amnesty issue, even though it means her brother will not return and Abhisit and Suthep will walk free.

I guess that really depends on what the Senate decides to do with 'the' Amnesty Bill tomorrow ??

[hellodolly]

So the news here is, that the police is actually is going to do their job??

That should be: BREAKING NEWS!!

Well I think there are going to be a lot of red shirts protesting on Thursday.

Be interesting to see if they play parking attendant for a red shirt protest like they do for a red shirt rally.

[hellodolly]

It's all over. Yingluck says she will not press for any corrections to the amnesty bill in the House after the Senate rejects it. Abhisit and Suthep will be tried as scheduled, and probably found not guilty. Thaksin will not return. The redshirts and Pheu Thai will reunite, and we will carry on with nothing changed.

I admire Yingluck for her action. She is stopping the country from tearing itself apart over the amnesty issue, even though it means her brother will not return and Abhisit and Suthep will walk free.

Yes Abhist and Suthep will walk free as they are being tried on trumped up charges.

The problem is Thaksin will also walk free just not in Thailand.

Seems to be a family thing jet setting all over the world.

The government today called an urgent security meeting chaired by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra who cut short her trip to the eastern region.

Didn't she just today take charge of investigating the Ferry mishap in Pattaya?

Now she has to drop that investigation to cover up her attempt at white washing her brother.

Didn't she also take over the commission set up to settle the Southern Provinces problems.

Come to think of it has she ever accomplished any thing good for all of Thailand?

Edited November 7, 2013 by hellodolly

[GrantSmith]

 

I admire Yingluck for her action. She is stopping the country from tearing itself apart over the amnesty issue, even though it means her brother will not return and Abhisit and Suthep will walk free. 

You believe that? Awww... That's the cutest thing EVER!

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[surangw]

people living in the areas of the "conflict" are advised to stock up on food and water for 2 weeks supply.

[LuckyLew]

I admire Yingluck for her action. She is stopping the country from tearing itself apart over the amnesty issue, even though it means her brother will not return and Abhisit and Suthep will walk free.

Can you explain how she is stopping the country from tearing itself apart?

[LuckyLew]

It's all over. Yingluck says she will not press for any corrections to the amnesty bill in the House after the Senate rejects it. Abhisit and Suthep will be tried as scheduled, and probably found not guilty. Thaksin will not return. The redshirts and Pheu Thai will reunite, and we will carry on with nothing changed.

I admire Yingluck for her action. She is stopping the country from tearing itself apart over the amnesty issue, even though it means her brother will not return and Abhisit and Suthep will walk free.

Yes Abhist and Suthep will walk free as they are being tried on trumped up charges.

The problem is Thaksin will also walk free just not in Thailand.

Seems to be a family thing jet setting all over the world.

The government today called an urgent security meeting chaired by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra who cut short her trip to the eastern region.

Didn't she just today take charge of investigating the Ferry mishap in Pattaya?

Now she has to drop that investigation to cover up her attempt at white washing her brother.

Didn't she also take over the commission set up to settle the Southern Provinces problems.

Come to think of it has she ever accomplished any thing good for all of Thailand?

Her and chalerm should get hitched

Two people who get assigned a lot and never accomplish anything

She would look so pretty sitting in the back seat of a pink Bentley being driven around by Chalerm

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

I don't trust a word she/they say... As long as the little big man is out there and wanting his money back and this gang is in charge of the government, it'll never be over. It'll just keep coming back in one way or another.

Meanwhile, the police in full control??? That'll certainly be a first!!!!

[Showbags]

But we all stay don't we.!!

Yes....but difference is most of us can leave and we can sit back and quietly enjoy it.

[Crushdepth]

So the news here is, that the police is actually is going to do their job??

That should be: BREAKING NEWS!!

If standing around idly scratching their balls constitutes doing their job, yes they are hard at work.

[hellodolly]

It's all over. Yingluck says she will not press for any corrections to the amnesty bill in the House after the Senate rejects it. Abhisit and Suthep will be tried as scheduled, and probably found not guilty. Thaksin will not return. The redshirts and Pheu Thai will reunite, and we will carry on with nothing changed.

I admire Yingluck for her action. She is stopping the country from tearing itself apart over the amnesty issue, even though it means her brother will not return and Abhisit and Suthep will walk free.

Yes Abhist and Suthep will walk free as they are being tried on trumped up charges.

The problem is Thaksin will also walk free just not in Thailand.

Seems to be a family thing jet setting all over the world.

The government today called an urgent security meeting chaired by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra who cut short her trip to the eastern region.

Didn't she just today take charge of investigating the Ferry mishap in Pattaya?

Now she has to drop that investigation to cover up her attempt at white washing her brother.

Didn't she also take over the commission set up to settle the Southern Provinces problems.

Come to think of it has she ever accomplished any thing good for all of Thailand?

Her and chalerm should get hitched

Two people who get assigned a lot and never accomplish anything

She would look so pretty sitting in the back seat of a pink Bentley being driven around by Chalerm

Be like Tweedledee and Tweedledum. You have to admit she is like Alice in wonderland completely clueless as to what is going on.

[JRSoul]

It's all over. Yingluck says she will not press for any corrections to the amnesty bill in the House after the Senate rejects it. Abhisit and Suthep will be tried as scheduled, and probably found not guilty. Thaksin will not return. The redshirts and Pheu Thai will reunite, and we will carry on with nothing changed.

I admire Yingluck for her action. She is stopping the country from tearing itself apart over the amnesty issue, even though it means her brother will not return and Abhisit and Suthep will walk free.

Logic is not your strong suite, is it? By abandoning the amnesty, she is allowing Abhisit to face court and be declared innocent, but she was prepared to let them walk free, albeit smeared with false accusation, as part of the attempt to whitewash her brother, herself and the band of criminals she purportedly leads.

[rubl]

Plus of course, PM Yingluck and 'her' government did cause the current protests. So rather than admiring the retreat one wonders about the logic of the first step.

It's all over. Yingluck says she will not press for any corrections to the amnesty bill in the House after the Senate rejects it. Abhisit and Suthep will be tried as scheduled, and probably found not guilty. Thaksin will not return. The redshirts and Pheu Thai will reunite, and we will carry on with nothing changed.

I admire Yingluck for her action. She is stopping the country from tearing itself apart over the amnesty issue, even though it means her brother will not return and Abhisit and Suthep will walk free.

Logic is not your strong suite, is it? By abandoning the amnesty, she is allowing Abhisit to face court and be declared innocent, but she was prepared to let them walk free, albeit smeared with false accusation, as part of the attempt to whitewash her brother, herself and the band of criminals she purportedly leads.