Thailand Live Monday 11 Nov 2013

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Thousands of protesters of four Bangkok communities reach Rajdamnoen

BANGKOK: -- Thousands of four groups of Bangkokians who gathered on Silom Road, Asoke Intersection, Ratchadapiske and Saphan Khwai and Aree areas, arrive at Democracy Monument rally site at 3.30pm.

When they arrived at the Democrat-led rally site, the spokesperson on the stage asked protesters at the site to pave the way for the new comers to walk in to join the demonstration.


-- The Nation 2013-11-11

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PM urges Thais to stay calm on Preah Vihear ruling
By English News



BANGKOK, Nov 11 - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today urged residents along the Thai-Cambodian border to stay calm as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) announces its verdict on the Preah Vihear case today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680853-cambodia-thailand-await-ruling-in-border-temple-row/#entry7025916

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Six Democrat MPs, including Suthep, to resign
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Suthep Thaugsuban and five other Democrat MPs plan to announce their resignations Monday evening in order to be able to turn their full attention to leading a protest against the government, a party source said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680900-six-democrat-mps-including-suthep-to-resign/

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ICJ begins reading verdict of Preah Vihear dispute
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The International Court of Justice started reading its verdict on the Preah Vihear Temple dispute at 4 pm Thailand's time.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680905-icj-begins-reading-verdict-of-preah-vihear-dispute/

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UPDATE:

Thai senate debates hotly-disputed amnesty bill

BANGKOK, November 11, 2013 (AFP) - Thailand's senate Monday began debating a hotly-contested political amnesty bill as an estimated fifteen thousand anti-government protesters gathered in Bangkok.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680891-senate-meeting-turns-chaotic-thai-amnesty-bill/#entry7026033

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Thaksin Presses Libel Against Celebrity Actress

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has pressed defamation charges against a leader of the anti-government protests and a famous actress.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680931-thaksin-presses-libel-against-celebrity-actress/

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RT@veen_NT:Suthep announced his resignation from MP on stage.

RT@tulsathit: Suthep: My decision to quit as MP, despite loving my job so much, is because I want to fight along side you.

RT@terryfrd: Suthep: Now, we are the same, full-fledged, ordinary citizens, all liable to go jail (w.o. immunity.)

RT@tulsathit: Suthep: If we lose, I will never become an MP ever again.

RT@tulsathit: Suthep: Rajdamnoen will remain our rally venue until victory.

RT@terryfrd: Suthep is calling for a national strike later this week (13-15). Movement will not tolerate violence, he says.

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‏RT@CoconutsBangkok: Bird's-eye view of Democracy Monument today via @NationChannel24 pic.twitter.com/qWtWQZrAfy

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PREAH VIHEAR
Yingluck emphasises Thai-Cambodian ties for cooperation
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said Thailand and Cambodia will have to jointly work out solutions that benefit both nations, after the International Court of Justice (ICJ)'s verdict on the Preah Vihear case.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680961-yingluck-emphasises-thai-cambodian-ties-for-cooperation/

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Suthep and eight other Democrat MPs resign
The Nation

Suthep Thaugsuban announced Monday evening that he and eight other Democrat MPs decided to resign as MPs to fight alongside with the people against the "evil government".

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680962-suthep-eight-other-democrat-mps-resign/

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UPDATE:

Driver blamed for Phuket tour bus crash
Phuket Gazette -

PHUKET: Police have given a Phuket tour bus driver seven days to present himself to face charges for the Patong Hill accident that saw 49* university students rushed to hospital Saturday afternoon.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/680528-phuket-tour-bus-plunges-off-patong-hill-44-students-injured/#entry7027181

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Thailand Live Tuesday 12 Nov 2013

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