Thailand Live Saturday 30 Nov 2013

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PM tells foreign media she is in control of her government



BANGKOK, 30 Nov 2013 (NNT) – Prime Minister and Defense Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has told foreign media that she is the one in charge of the government, not her brother, as she ruled out dissolution of parliament.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685504-pm-yingluck-tells-foreign-media-she-is-in-control-of-her-government/

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UK Ambassador Cautions Thais Against Confrontation
By Khaosod Online



BANGKOK: -- The British Ambassador to Thailand, Mr. Mark Kent, has expressed his concerns over the political unrest during his visit to Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685479-british-ambassador-kent-expresses-concerns-over-rising-political-tension/?p=7101164#entry7101164

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Songkhla Protesters Storm Highspeed Rail Exhibit
By Khaosod Online



BANGKOK: -- Hundreds of anti-government protesters in Songkhla province have stormed the venue of roadshow exhibition promoting the government′s plan to construct high-speed rail system.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685508-songkhla-protesters-storm-highspeed-rail-exhibit/

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Anti-govt protesters declare Dec 1 day of great victory
By English News



BANGKOK, Nov 30 – Former Democrat MP Suthep Thaugsuban announced last night that all anti-government protesting groups have merged into one with the strong determination to wipe out the Thaksin regime on Sunday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685411-suthep-declares-december-1-as-peoples-victory-day/page-4#entry7101270

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Protesters told to avoid involving monarchy, army in political conflicts
By English News



BANGKOK, Nov 30 – The Thai army chief has called on anti-government protesters to refrain from using the monarchy as a political negotiation mechanism or coerce the army to take sides in the conflicts.

In an official statement released yesterday, Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha referred to protesters of the Students and People Network for Thailand’s Reform who intruded into the army headquarters and demanded that he clearly announced his stance in light of the political disputes.

Gen Prayuth said the army was obliged to protect the nation, religion, monarchy and people, and should not be pressured to take side in the conflicts.

The army has never followed any unlawful command while protesters should not instigate people to resort to violence – an act which could escalate conflicts in the country, he said.

He stressed that the army has avoided clashes with the people which may lead to injuries or deaths but that peace-keeping operations will be strengthened if the situation changes. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2013-11-30

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Other state agencies,Govt House,National Police Bureau,Metropolitan Police Command,Education Ministry,Dusit Zoo will be occupied this Sun.,Suthep said /The Nation

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Anti-govt group to occupy Labour Dept which houses Ctr for Admin.of Peace,Order,Commerce Ministry,Public Relations Dept;but air,rail,bus services will operate as usual /The Nation

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Govt complex (Chaengwattana Rd) will be blocked to keep out govt staffs from entering offices to work Mon.(excluding Admin.Court,Constitution Court,Thai Armed Forces HQ),Suthep said /The Nation

All anti-govt groups have merged into one strong, united group determined to rid Thaksin regime this Sun.,Ex-Democrat MP Suthep said /The Nation

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Suthep-led protesters to form processions for marching to seize government offices

BANGKOK: -- Anti-government protesters will form processions for marching to seize the TOT Plc and CAT Plc headquarters and other government offices at 10:45 am Saturday, the spokesman of the group announced.

Akanat Promphan, the spokesman of the People's Democratic Reform Committee, said the protesters would first try to seize the TOT and CAT head offices and then all other government offices, except the armed forces and courts.

At 10 am, the CAT and TOT have not stepped up security to protect their offices. Only a few security officers were seen guarding the entrance.


-- The Nation 2013-11-30

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1,000 Ramkhahaeng students to gather at campus at 1pm Saturday

BANGKOK: -- Around 1,000 of Ramkhamhaeng students will Saturday gather at their university in Ramkhamhaeng area at 1pm.

The rally is aimed at countering red shirt protesters. The university is situated near Rajamangala National Stadium, where is the rally site of red shirts protesters since last Sunday. More red shirt supporters will join the rally Saturday.


-- The Nation 2013-11-30

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CAPO: Police prepared to fend off protesters

BANGKOK: -- Pol Maj-Gen Piya Uthayo, the spokesman of the Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order, said Saturday morning that police have been fully prepared to guard all government offices to prevent protesters from storming in to seize the offices.

He said the CAPO would ensure that the police would keep law and order and protect all Thais but police would not use violence to handle the protesters.


-- The Nation 2013-11-30

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Protesters start moving to CAT, TOT

BANGKOK: -- Channel 3 reported live that protesters at the Government Complex began marching to the CAT Plc and TOT Plc headquarters at 10:45 am.


-- The Nation 2013-11-30

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Police will not allow protesters to storm Royal Thai Police headquarters: deputy commissioner general

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Police Commissioner General Pol Gen Worapong Chiewpreecha said Saturday that police would not allow protesters to storm in and occupy the Royal Thai Police headquarters.

"We will not allow police to come in to seize control of the Royal Thai Police like other places because it's illegal to do so," Worapong said.


-- The Nation 2013-11-30

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RT @tulsathit: English for Suthep's committee is People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC)

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North hit by cold spell as south braces for more rains

BANGKOK, 30 Nov 2013 (NNT) – Several provinces in the North have been hit by cold spell, while provinces in the South have been warned to brace for heavy rains.

According to Chatchai Promlert, the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department Director-General, the high air pressure coming from China is blanketing the upper part of Thailand, causing provinces in the North, Northeast, East, and Central plain to experience a drop in temperature. According to him, the temperature has dropped 5-7 degrees Celsius, with the mercury in the northern area plunging as low as 16 degrees Celsius.

Meanwhile, the southern provinces of Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pattalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat have been warned against forthcoming rains during December 2-3, caused by the low air pressure coming from the South China Sea. The director also urged residents in risk-prone areas to be on alert for flash floods.

For those in need of assistance, please call 1784 twenty-four hours a day.


-- NNT 2013-11-30

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Protest leader Suthep has led anti-government protesters to march to TOT,CAT headquarters near the government office complex on Chaeng Wattana rd /Bangkok Post

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Defiant Thai protesters target telecoms firms
by Thanaporn PROMYAMYAI

BANGKOK, November 30, 2013 (AFP) - Thai opposition protesters marched on key state communications targets Saturday after vowing a final push to topple the government, as the capital braces for mass rival rallies.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685522-defiant-thai-protesters-target-cat-tot/

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Yingluck stays home to monitor protest situation

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra stayed home on Soi Yothin Pattana 3 to monitor the protest situation, a well-informed source said.

The house is guarded by riot-control police on around-the-clock basis.

The source said Yingluck has been constantly briefed of the current situation by security agencies.


-- The Nation 2013-11-30

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Pracha: Govt has no plan to crack down on protesters

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister Pracha Promnok announced Saturday that the government has no plan to crack down on protesters and it will not violence against them.

Speaking at a press conference at 8 am, Pracha said the government hoped that the demonstrators must rally peacefully.

Pracha said police would be deployed to protect government offices and the people.


-- The Nation 2013-11-30

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DPM: State offices still open despite ongoing protest

BANGKOK, 30 Nov 2013 (NNT) – The Deputy Prime Minister in charge of national security has asserted that all state offices are still open as usual to serve the people despite the ongoing protest and seizures of government buildings.

During the “PM Yingluck Meets the People” program on NBT, Deputy Prime Minister Pracha Promnok said even though the Government Complex and the Ministry of Finance have been occupied by the anti-government demonstrators, government’s services to the people will be carried on as usual. The DPM admitted that the increasing tension of the current protest could sabotage the country’s image and have a negative effect on the tourism industry.

Meanwhile, National Police Chief Pol General Adul Saengsingkaew said it was necessary that the Internal Security Act (ISA) be extended in order to enable police to maintain law and order as well as preventing all possible violence or interference from a third party.

The ISA has been imposed throughout Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan and Lat Lum Kaeo district of Pathum Thani until the end of this year.

-- NNT 2013-11-30

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Protesters at Rajdamnoen to form four processions at 9 am Sunday

BANGKOK: -- The People's Democratic Reform Committee at the Democracy Monument told protesters Saturdayto gather at 9am Sunday to set up four processions for marching.

The first procession will go to Government House. The second procession will go to the Royal Thai Police headquarters, Metropolitan Police Bureau, Education Ministry, Dusit Zoo and Labour Ministry, which is situated the Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) command.

The third procession will go to Labour Ministry where situated the Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) command while the fourth procession’s destination has not been revealed but was referred to as the route to "finish the fight".


-- The Nation 2013-11-30

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RT @tulsathit: DSI building entrance 5 mins ago. RT @tanatpong_nna: #nna http://t.co/VqvDN28PiJ

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RT @tulsathit: Noppadon: Let's talk.

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MEA denies it cut power supply to government offices

BANGKOK: -- The Metropolitan Electricity Authority announced Saturday that it has not cut off power supply to government office as reports.

The disruptions of power supply were not caused by the MEA because it has the commitment to provide power to serve the public in Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan.

The MEA advised the people to call is 1130 hotline on around the clock basis if they witness power blackouts at any place.


-- The Nation 2013-11-30

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RT @tulsathit: Protesters at DSI are asking where Tarit is. (He's the one getting too loud against use of whistles)

RT @RichardBarrow: RT @sunaibkk: Anti-government protesters now at DSI, which charges Suthep & Abhisit for murder related to 2010 crackdown

RT @RichardBarrow: 11:35am on Rama I Road - RT @aleursic: Just drove past Police HQ, they are bringing in more barbed wire.

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RT @tulsathit: On Rajdamnoen stage, Satit announces: No walk today. Big walk tomorrow. via @news1005fm:

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RT @RichardBarrow: 11:30am - RT @georgehenton: Some chaos outside DSI. No police; protestors removed barbed wire http://t.co/40QyrSnUHI

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RT @tulsathit: At Rajamangkala, red shirt leaders: Bus loads of our peers are coming. via @news1005fm

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RT @tulsathit: It looks like DSI visit is a dropping by on way to CAT via @wannasiri_

RT @tulsathit: At Rajamangkala, red shirt leaders: Bus loads of our peers are coming. via @news1005fm

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Protesters besiege DSI

Protesters besieged the Department of Special Investigation t 11:33 am Saturday.

They did not make attempts to get through padlocked glass doors but just waited outside and shouted for DSI Tarrit Pengdit to come out to meet them.

They blew whistles and shouted: "Where are you, Tarrit?"


-- The Nation 2013-11-30