Thailand Live Wednesday 27 Nov 2013

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RT@tulsathit: Red shirts to Suthep: Stop hurting Thailand.

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RT@veen_NT:Jatuporn: anyone who disagrees with Suthep and his actions are invited to join UDD rally at Rajamangala stadium on Nov 30. via @satien_nna

RT@veen_NT: Sonthi Limthongkul; We must support Suthep. If he lose, it will be Thai people's defeat.

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RT@AP: BREAKING: Latvia's prime minister resigns over collapse of supermarket roof that killed 54 people.

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RT@terryfrd: Thai PBS reports that protesters have essentially taken over the compounds of all provincial halls in the South. Crowds seem huge

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RT@RichardBarrow: Protesters camped at Building B of the government complex wait for Suthep to speak (Pic @SuchatPK) pic.twitter.com/pLyGprJxfS

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RT@teamkorn: Nattawut and wife being grilled by Sirichoke in Parliament , many details of Nattawut using influence to enrich himself

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Suthep camps out at Govt Complex
Budsarakham Sinlapalavan
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- After marching for four hours, protesters led by former Democrat MP Suthep Thaugsuban decided to stay overnight at the Government Complex Wednesday night before moving on to their next rallying point.

From 9am, Suthep led protesters in their march to the Government Complex on Chaeng Wattana Road from the Finance Ministry on Rama VI Road.

Members of a motorcycle convoy at the vanguard of the protest on Chaeng Wattana Road blew whistles and shook rattles - providing atmosphere and moral support for the marchers along the way.

The protesters arrived at the Government Complex in the afternoon.

Thousands of people rallied in front of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) office near the Justice Ministry at the Government Complex. The DSI closed its doors at 11am as director-general Tarit Pengdith went to work at the Parliament to help Justice Minister Chaikasem Nitisiri set up a war room.

Passersby stopped by to join the protest against the department, complaining about charges it had pressed over Suthep's role in the demonstrations

-- The Nation 2013-11-27

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RT@Tulip_Oum: 7:30PM Yala police brought rice soup to demonstrators at prov hall for dinner.-@idongphoto

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Benchmark rate cut by 0.25% following shaky economy and political row

BANGKOK, 27 November 2013 (NNT) - The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decreased the policy interest rate by 0.25% and a 2013 GDP growth forecast to 3% following the weak economy and political instability.

Secretary-General of the MPC Paiboon Kittisrikangwarn said the committee’s meeting on Wednesday viewed that the economy tended to grow less than expected with higher risks. As household debt was likely to slow down, the committee decided to relax monetary policy more in a bid to reduce risks and support Thailand’s economic recovery.

The MPC therefore cut the policy interest rate from 2.50% to 2.25% a year to be effective immediately. The committee also decreased its GDP growth forecast for this year from 3.7% to 3% and projected that the 2014 GDP growth rate might edge down from 4.8% to 4%. The MPC however foresaw that the economy would start to recover next year.

As for the third quarter this year, the committee predicted that the economy would expand less than expected following gloomy spending in the government and private sectors and weak export recovery. The committee also warned of risks caused by slow government investment, fragile confidence of the private sector and political disturbance.

-- NNT 2013-11-27

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CAPO mulls issuing arrest warrants for other protest leaders

BANGKOK, 27 November 2013 (NNT) - The Center for the Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) is planning to seek court approval to issue arrest warrants for more core leaders of the anti-government protests after a number of ministries were taken siege by demonstrators.

CAPO Spokesperson Pol Maj Gen Piya Uthayo said police are gathering closed-circuit television footage, photos from media outlets and statements from ministry officials in a bid to press charges against additional core leaders.

Three protest leaders, namely Mr Nitithorn Lamlua, Mr Uthai Yodmanee and Mr Ratchayut Sirayothinpakdi, are set to be charged for unlawful gathering, instigating violence and damaging state property during their invasion on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Meanwhile, Ms Anchalee Paireerak, Mr Samran Rodpetch and Mr Satit Wongnongtoey will face charges of provoking demonstrators to break the law.

The announcement came after the Criminal Court had approved an arrest warrant for rally leader Suthep Thaugsuban on Tuesday for illegal assembly and invading government offices.

The center has also issued a ban on carrying firearms or objects that can be used as weapons in public in a bid to ease fears over escalating tension. The move is aimed at controlling the situation and preventing possible acts of violence from the anti-government protesters.

-- NNT 2013-11-27

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RT@Aim_NT: Suthep on rally stage at Government Complex 7.51pm

RT@Aim_NT: Suthep's voice is quite hoarse.

Aim_NT: Suthep said he didn't sleep last night upon learning police would come and arrest him last night, he needed to protect himself.

RT@Aim_NT: Suthep told protesters to go ahead and protest even if he dies..

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RT@Aim_NT: Police don't have to rush (to arrest me) as this is just the first time I broke the law: Suthep.

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RT@Aim_NT: To win this fight to get and return the power to the people, Suthep said he would have yet to break the laws for many times.

RT@Saksith: Well, the arrest warrant is apparently valid for 10 years - so Suthep can (theoretically) take all the time “to eradicate Thaksinism”...

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RT@Saksith: Suthep is boasting about his and his group’s 17km walk in the heat - which admittedly is impressive after much sleep deprivation at his age.

RT@Aim_NT: "Not a single person fainted," Suthep said about the protesters's march from Finance Ministry to Government Complex today.

RT@Aim_NT: Not because that i am good or the protest leaders are good, it was because Thais have big hearts: Suthep.

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RT‏@veen_NT: Protesters at Government Complex by @nationphoto Watcharapai Klaipong pic.twitter.com/x3TyhH6HDE

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RT@Aim_NT: As leader in charge of d movement of the people, i had 2ask d protesters if they insisted they would not stop despite House is dissolutn: ST

RT@Aim_NT: Suthep said he had verified his interpretation of the ppl's answer with Luang Pu BuddhaIssara and then he went on like he did.

RT@Aim_NT: Suthep said he didn't give a damn when the ppl without ideology criticise him. He guessed the media would not cover his 17km walk so much.

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RT@Aim_NT: Don't cry once we have the People's Government: Suthep told free tv stations.

RT@Aim_NT: I am giving it all to this fight. With the people's encouragement like this, i'll fight to death: Suthep.

RT@Aim_NT:
Suthep estimated that at least 20,000 protesters joined in his march today.

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RT@Aim_NT: Government Complex is the centre of all the ministries. They are now in our hands: Suthep.

RT@Aim_NT: Suthep aimed at causing the government dysfunction.

RT@Aim_NT:Suthep said government officials waved their hands as invitation for the protesters to go into the Finance ministry. Some even marched 2day.

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RT@Juarawee: 8.41PM Red shirts at Rajmangkala. RT @news1005fm: บรรยากาศการชุมนุม นปช.ที่ราชมังคลากีฬาสถาน pic.twitter.com/RDqxsiWfxx

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RT@Aim_NT: Suthep said he had received Bt100,000+ donation.

RT@Aim_NT: What we want to achieve is so difficult because we have never done wi violence. We also need serious cooperation from all Thais: Suthep.

RT@Aim_NT: Support from huge number of ppl would draw more govt officials to join: Suthep.

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RT@tulsathit: Somsak Jiam, controversial academic know to advocate Red causes, has called for House dissolution.
RT@tulsathit: Somsak Jiam: The protest is a massive phenemenon, which indicates something's seriously wrong with this govt.

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RT@Aim_NT: Suthep said city halls in 30 provinces were already taken by the protesters today.

RT@Aim_NT: Suthep said city halls in 30 provinces were already taken by the protesters today including Chiangmai and all 14 southern provinces.

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RT@tulsathit: "Green" provinces have seen protests. RT @KagemushaTH: “@political_drama: pic.twitter.com/qGHzU8hVp6”

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RT@tulsathit: Stuff you won't hear at Rajamangkala. Dems in Parliament: Nuttawut and his wife are very rich.

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RT@Aim_NT: He said they would not go anywhere but stay, rest in air-cond building at Government Complex.

RT@tulsathit: Suthep: We'll take it easy tomorrow. No occupation.

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RT@tulsathit: Latest provincial halls "visited" by protesters. RT @ohohcita: Chonburi, Kampangpet, Saraburi, Petchbury, Surin, Rayong and Angthong.

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RT‏@veen_NT: The crowd cheers loudly at Government complex. pic.twitter.com/LG5sMWH586

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RT@Aim_NT: No more negotiation. It's no longer matter of politicians but the people's: Suthep Thaugsuban 9.05pm 27/11/2013

RT@veen_NT: House dissolution will not stop Suthep from continuing the protest. #BlueSky

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RT‏@BBCWorld
Photo: Thousands join 4th day of anti-government protests in Bangkok http://bbc.in/1bVsi1s & pic.twitter.com/UKNkM9YACC

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RT@Aim_NT: Satit Wongnongtaey told protesters nationwide to go rally at the city halls of the remaining provinces tomorrow until they cover all 77 prov