RT@pakhead: CMD sources say there are red shirt 'snipers' on highway at Ramkhamhaeng. I am not there so cannot verify. Anyone?

RT@RichardBarrow: For those that keep asking why anti-government protesters are "storming" Dusit Zoo in #Bangkok, it is because police are stationed there

RT@RichardBarrow: 8:45am - RT @photogjack: At Phanitchayakan Intersection this morning. So far it's quiet #Bangkok instagram.com/p/hXGRhLw9GJ/

RT@RichardBarrow: 8:45am RT @yegarsahaduta: Ramkamhaeng 24 situation this morning pic.twitter.com/JT29EJnXQf #Bangkok

Thai 'Red Shirt' leaders end rally after violence

BANGKOK, December 1, 2013 (AFP) - Leaders of the pro-government 'Red Shirts' on Sunday ordered tens of thousands of their supporters to end a mass rally in Bangkok after violence left at least one person dead and dozens more wounded.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685673-thai-red-shirt-leaders-end-rally-after-violence/

Seven to eight men hide to shoot students : Ramkamhaeng students' deputy president

BANGKOK: -- Deputy President of Ramkamhaeng Students Organisation Apiwat Nakpao claimed seven to eight men hid to shoot Ramkamhaeng students last night.

One student was killed and many others injured last night in a clash at Ramkamhaeng University’s compound

-- The Nation 2013-12-01

Police close roads in prior to rally at Royal Thai Police headquarters

BANGKOK: -- Police closed Rama I Road in bound from Rajprasong area as anti-government protests are scheduled to rally at Royal Thai Police headquarters this morning.

Meanwhile Siam Center, Siam Discovery and Siam Paragon situated in the area however will Sunday open as usual.

-- The Nation 2013-12-01

RT@ChadapornLin: Reports of Ramkamhaeng students still stuck on campus with gunmen still present targeting them; police say they're on their way

RT@terryfrd: Suthep organizing march to Commerce Ministry, starting at 10:25. Prayers first.

RAMKAMHAENG CLASH
Jatuporn claims four reds killed last night

BANGKOK: -- Red-shirt leader Jatuporn Promphan Sunday claimed four red supporters and one Ramkhamhaeng student were killed in clashes at Ramkhamhaeng last night.

Speaking to the reds at Rajamagala stadium, Jatuporn declared an end to the rally and asked red shirts to go home.

He said the decision is aimed to avoid confrontations and further loss of life.

Meanwhile Apiwat Nakpao, deputy president of Ramkamhaeng students organisation said there were about seven to eight men hid in the university compound and shot at students hiding there last night.

At that time, police failed to come to rescue the students. "We have to wait for more than two hours," said Apiwat who was in the compound during the chaos

-- The Nation 2013-12-01

Situation still chaotic, police could not go into Ramkamhaeng area; Hua Mark police

At 8.38am, Hua Mark police station superintendent told Nation TV that police officers still could not get into the areas in Ramkhamhaeng University and Rajamangala Stadium as the situation was still chaotic

-- The Nation 2013-12-01

RT@RichardBarrow: 9:15am Protesters starting to gather in front of BACC opposite MBK (Pic @Yanee_Waikru) pic.twitter.com/oJyacH2ogw #Bangkok

RT@RichardBarrow: 9:15am Suthep went on the stage at Government Complex to address protesters but stopped to answer cellphone first - TR @man_Rw

RT@newley: Here’re the locations anti-govt. protesters are targeting today. RT @nationnews: Marches to 10 sites today pic.twitter.com/uULqwWR9M1

RT@terryfrd: Sathit, frm Rdamnoen tells BKK ppl to start now, head to rally site or targeted sites. Block police movements (peacefully & in friendly way)

RT@ChadapornLin: Suthep from Govt Complex:protesters can choose to stay put,join Silom businessppl in march to Commerce Min,go via cars to join city marches

RT@terryfrd: Sathit calls on reinforcements from upcountry, says next announcement will come in 30 minutes.

RT@RichardBarrow: The YWCA Bazaar at CentralWorld is confirmed closed today. Other shops may also stay closed /via @steviegell

UPDATE:

One killed as 'V-Day' eve violence erupts

BANGKOK: A man was shot dead and five others suffered gunshot wounds on Saturday as thousands of red-shirt supporters and anti-government students clashed during running street battles.


A man was seriously hurt after being attacked yesterday behind Ramkhamhaeng University in the Hua Mak area.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685650-1-dead-four-people-shot-at-ramkhamhaeng-university-after-clashes/page-7?p=7105588#entry7105588

RT@sunaibkk: Protest leaders are urging supporters to respect media freedom and ensure safety of journalists.

RT@RichardBarrow: 9:45am Protesters expected at Police HQ on Rama I today. This is near CentralWorld (Pic @fm91trafficpro) pic.twitter.com/x3ycZDDsD9 #Bangkok

Ramkhamhaeng students, residents of boarding houses behind campus stranded by red shirts

BANGKOK: -- A lot of red-shirt guards were seen rampaging in front of and behind the Ramkhamhaeng University campus, trapping both students inside the campus and people living in boarding houses in the areas.

T News reported that about 30 red-shirt guards from Rajamangala Stadium went to road in front of the university at 6 am and clashed with the students. Explosion and gunfire were heard now and then.

A woman living in a boarding house behind the university said she could not go to work because there were a lot of red shirts on the road waiting to attack the students.

-- The Nation 2013-12-01

UPDATE:

Two dead, 45 wounded in Thai political violence

BANGKOK, December 1, 2013 (AFP) - Two people have been killed and 45 wounded during political violence in the Thai capital, emergency services said Sunday, as the opposition vowed a final push to overthrow the government.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685650-1-dead-four-people-shot-at-ramkhamhaeng-university-after-clashes/page-8?p=7105633#entry7105633

RT@terryfrd: Sathit says marchers will include 1 contigent of blind people. Leaders will make next major announcement in 10 minutes.

RT@ChadapornLin: Abhisit to submit letter to CRES at National Police Office asking the agency to reconsider its security measures and stance

RT@RichardBarrow: 10am Police have put oil on the road in front of Marble Temple #Bangkok. No sign of protesters yet (Pic @noppatjak) pic.twitter.com/AaGLXo9llq

RT@ChadapornLin: Following calls for free TV channels to step up reporting of protests, ThaiPBS and Ch 7 have heeded the call

RT@ChadapornLin: PM still at home and her schedule for today hasn't been disclosed; police guarding her house in full force

RT@ChadapornLin: Thai PBS reporter @zaowaluck reporting PM has left her home

RT@ChadapornLin: Spring News 10.15 Sathit on Ratchadamnoen stage: protesters from Finance Min have taken Public Relations Dept

RT@BreakingNews: 'Fast and Furious' star Paul Walker reportedly dies in car crash at 40, spokesperson for actor says - @ABC, @TMZ tmz.me/1ak2RFJ

RT@Thai_Talk; 23-yr-old man shot dead near Rajmangala Stadium at 2am was not red shirt guard but a soldier & red shirt supporter.

RT@Biz_TheNation: Suthep Thaigsuban will station at Govt House, fearing police dispersal. Tight security seen at Govt House. Via @ThaiPBS