Thailand Live Monday 2 Dec 2013

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Reporter says stronger tear gas used to disperse demonstrators



BANGKOK: -- Anti-riot police protecting the Metropolitan Police Headquarters today fired tear gas at thousands of demonstrators holding out near their headquarters forcing leaders to order a retreat from their location.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685968-new-protest-clashes-shake-thai-capital/#entry7110391

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Govt insists on work as usual, punishment for protest leaders
By English News



BANGKOK, Dec 2 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra held an urgent Cabinet meeting last night and instructed all agencies to seriously enforce the laws to urgently resolve the political crisis.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685977-thai-govt-insists-on-work-as-usual-punishment-for-protest-leaders/

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Police fire tear gas at protesters trying to use police vehicle to remove barriers at Chamai Maruchet Bridge; protester injured by gunshot wound at leg /MCOT

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Bank of Thailand affirms no unusual cash flow being moved out of the country

BANGKOK, 2 December 2013 (NNT) — Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BOT) Prasarn Trairatvorakul affirmed that there has been no unusual cash outflow from the country.

With fears circulating in all sectors, Mr. Prasarn has reassured that, although the country is indeed experiencing an outflow of cash, it is not considered to be insurmountable or worrisome; but rather a steadily outflow.

In regard to financial services to be provided by the BOT and the Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), Mr. Prasarn assured that all branches are in normal operation, with sufficient funds at all their ATM booths.

Mr. Prasarn added that the BOT has a contingency plan in case of an emergency in which it has already communicated with the SCB.


-- NNT 2013-12-02

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RT @RichardBarrow: An anti-government protester in #Bangkok - RT @AubreyBelford: Keeping the weird going http://t.co/qDmgE3VU5I

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Thailand unrest grows as protesters attempt 'people's coup'
By Simon Roughneen and Mark Magnier
Los Angeles Times

BANGKOK, Thailand – Riot police fired tear gas Sunday at anti-government protesters armed with petrol bombs trying to force their way into the prime minister’s complex and police headquarters, intensifying Thailand’s political crisis and raising fears of extended instability in the Southeast Asian nation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685979-thailand-unrest-grows-as-protesters-attempt-peoples-coup/

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Tear gas fired at anti-govt protesters near Government House
By English News



BANGKOK, Dec 2 - Police fired tear gas at protesters trying to use a commandeered police vehicle to remove barriers at a bridge near Government House, while a male protester was shot in the leg and sent to hospital.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685968-new-protest-clashes-shake-thai-capital/?p=7110495#entry7110495

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RT @W7VOA: NNA: 40 Senators to make announcement at 13:00. (Senators non-partisan, 1/2 appointed). #Thailand

RT @terryfrd: With his ministry hosting some unwelcome visitors, TPBS reports interior minister will be a featured speaker at Kwanchai's Udorn rally.

RT @RichardBarrow: 12:19pm Water cannon being used against protesters near Government House #Bangkok (Pic @Por_TRnews) http://t.co/LXCDVe5kZr

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Train derails near Lamphun station

BANGKOK: -- The first official train leaving for the north from Bangkok to test the finished northern rail line derailed near Lamphun railway station this morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685984-train-derails-near-lamphun-station/

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Expat to run 999 kms in Thailand to raise fund to help street dogs
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- An expat who has been living in Thailand for 12 years plan a 999-km run in one month to raise a fund to stop the dog meat trade and care for rescued dogs, Soi Dog Foundation said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685985-expat-to-run-999-kms-in-thailand-to-raise-fund-to-help-street-dogs/

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Phuket tree falls, knocking down 10 power poles
Khemin Wicheetthagoon


Ten electricity poles fell down on Kata Hill. Photos: Eakkapop Thongtub

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685986-phuket-tree-falls-knocking-down-10-power-poles/

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Thailand playing host to “Global Forum on Media and Gender"

BANGKOK, 2 December 2013 (NNT) – Thailand is playing host to an international forum entitled the “Global Forum on Media and Gender”. The event is being held until December 4, 2013.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685988-thailand-playing-host-to-global-forum-on-media-and-gender/

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Tour groups still arriving in Thailand

BANGKOK, 2 December 2013 (NNT) — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that the number of countries raising travel warnings on Thailand still remains at 32, and all of them have not yet increased the severity of the warnings.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685989-tour-groups-still-arriving-in-thailand/

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Slot machine seized, 2 arrested in Phuket raid
Eakkapop Thongtub


The slot machine in question.

PHUKET: -- Police seized a gambling slot machine in a laundry at the back of a 7-Eleven shop on Pa Khlok Rd at midday yesterday (December 1).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685992-slot-machine-seized-2-arrested-in-phuket-raid/

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RT @tulsathit: RT @Tulip_Oum: 1PM protesters start to gather and blow whistle at Royal Thai Police.-@Thairath_News http://t.co/pTJlbYOGnJ

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RT @tulsathit: It's been a largely police-protesters confrontation. Military on the side, sort of.

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RT @W7VOA: RT @Rajprasong_News: #Thailand PM Yingluck still is at meeting with crisis management team at CAPO in National Police HQ.

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Three killed and more than hundred injured during political chaos : Health Ministry
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Public Health Ministry released Monday that three people were killed and 127 injured from two political chaos during the past two days.

Of this number, about 71 people were injured from the clashes at Ramkhamhaeng University on Saturday’s night and 26 people were still remaining in the hospital.

The ministry said 56 were suffered from tear gas inhalation during the confrontation with police at several locations in Bangkok on Monday. Three of them have been at admitted at hospitals after suffering from bronchiostenosis and irritation.


-- The Nation 2013-12-02

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RT@tulsathit: Yingluck: We aren't holding on anything. We are ready to cooperate and find solutions.

RT@tulsathit: Yingluck: We can't see constitutional platform (to back up Suthep's proposed methods)

RT@tulsathit: Yingluck: I won't make myself the people's problem. Whatever I can do, I will do.

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RT@tulsathit :Yingluck: Military is neutral and wants to see peace in country.

RT@tulsathit: Yingluck: Govt is open for all options. We call on legal experts to explore all possibilities.

RT@tulsathit: Yingluck is saying she's ready to do anything to bring back peace, but what she does must be constitutionally, legally legitimate.

RT@tulsathit: Yingluck: Govt employees must keep working.

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RT@tulsathit: Yingluck: I have no idea how to proceed with Suthep demands which have no constitutional or legal basis.

RT@Aim_NT: If the protesters will stop seizing the govt offices and return happiness to the people, I am happy to do that: Yingluck.

RT@Aim_NT: First of all, we care for foreigners and tourists the same as we care for Thai people: Yingluck.

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RT@tulsathit: Yingluck also said govt must listen to "all groups" of the country.

RT@nationnews: In a live broadcast, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said she's ready to do anything to bring back peace... fb.me/1IZDCarAB

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Weather Advisory No. 18 (401/2013) Subject: Cool to Cold Weather, Heavy Rain and Strong Wind-Wave


Weather Advisory No. 18 (401/2013) The nearly active high pressure from China has been extending continuously to Thailand until 4 December. Cooler weather by 2-4 degree Celsius drops is likely over the North, the Northeast, the Central and the East while the whole Northeast, as well as provinces of the North, becomes cold, lower than 16 degree Celsius. Provinces include Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun. People should provide clothes for their safety due to the weather change.

The rather strong northeast monsoon prevails over the Gulf of Thailand and the South, and the low pressure over the head of Borneo Island will cover Malaysia. Isolated heavy to very heavy rain is forecast from Nakhon Si Thammarat southward. People should beware of the severe weather. The wind wave in the Gulf is expected 2-4 meters high. All ships should proceed with caution and small boats keep ashore during 2-3 December.

Weather Forecast for Thailand from 6.00 a.m. Monday to 6.00 a.m. Tuesday

Northern Thailand Cool with light fog in the morning by 1-3 degree Celsius drops. Minimum temperature 16-19 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 27-30 degree Celsius. Cold to very cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 8-14 degree Celsius.

Northeasterly winds 15-30 km/hr.

Northeastern Thailand Cold by 1-3 degree Celsius drops. Minimum temperature 12-15 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 26-28 degree Celsius. Cold to very cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 7-13 degree Celsius. Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr.

Central Thailand Cool in the morning by 1-3 degree Celsius drops. Minimum temperature 18-20 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 28-30 degree Celsius. Cool to cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 14-18 degree Celsius. Northeasterly winds 15-30 km/hr.

Eastern Thailand Cool in the morning by 1-3 degree Celsius drops. Minimum temperature 17-21 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 30-32 degree Celsius. Cool to cold on mountaintops. Minimum temperature 14-18 degree Celsius. Northeasterly winds 20-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters and about 2 meters off-shore.

Southern Thailand East Coast Cool in the upper part, minimum temperature 22-23 degree Celsius. Scattered thundershowers and isolated heavy to very heavy rain in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat. Maximum temperature 28-31 degree Celsius. Upper Gulf from Chumphon upward: Northeasterly winds 20-35 km/hr. Wave height about 2 meters. Lower Gulf from Surat Thani downward: Northeasterly winds 20-45 km/hr. Wave height 2-4 meters.

Southern Thailand West Coast Cool in the morning. Minimum temperature 22-23 degree Celsius. Widely scattered thundershowers mostly in Krabi, Trang and Satun. Maximum temperature 31-33 degree Celsius. Northeasterly winds 20-35 km/hr. Wave height about 1-2 meters and about 2 meters off-shore.

Bangkok Metropolis and Vicinity Cool in the morning by 1-2 degree Celsius drops. Minimum temperature 21-22 degree Celsius. Maximum temperature 30-31 degree Celsius. Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr

-- NNT 2013-12-02

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RT@PravitR: Yingluck said on TV she's ready 2 resign if protesters go home but can't support People's Council coz it's unconstitional. 13.40

RT@tulsathit : Q in everyone's mind, I guess, is if Suthep says "Ok, pls dissolve House", will Yingluck do it?

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RT@veen_NT:Photographer chief of Daily News Surachet got shot on his ear near Govt House. He's been sent to Hua Chiew Hospital TR “@Pat_ThaiPBS:

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RT@RichardBarrow: 1:45pm BBC's @JonahFisher: Just back from Govt House. Much nastier thuggish atmosphere than yesterday #Bangkok

RT@terryfrd: TNN reporting from clash scene says rubber bullets used, but not causing serious injuries. Protesters now have a fan to blow back tear gas

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Parinya urges PM to dissolve House

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra should dissolve the House in two days now that she has met anti-government rally leader Suthep Thaugsuban on Sunday and the commanders in chief of the three armed forces, Parinya Thewanarumitkul, vice-rector for student affairs at Thammasat University, said Monday.

He said on 97.0 radio station that House dissolution is the best solution to bring Thai societ out of the current crisis. It will be like a "cutout" switch that can save democratic system from the special powers interference.

"Now the game is not over, even if Suthep said that the resignation of the prime minister and a House dissolution was not enough to satisfy the protesters. He may think that the protesters are taking advantage of the game. I believe that the second round of negotiations could happen if both sides know that they have not gained advantage," he said.

-- The Nation 2013-12-02

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RT@RichardBarrow: 2:08pm RT @dmarich99: St. Gabriel's College in Dusit has just been closed until Friday #Bangkok

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Bones on burnt out bus believed to be human bones

BANGKOK: -- The forensic police inspecting the burnt out bus and the remains of bones inside the bus toilet now believed the bones belonged to human.

The police believed the bones belonged to human because the bones found were similar to the heel foot bones of a human.

Moreover they discovered a burnt-out iPhone phone and a belt buckle inside the charred remain of the bus toilet.

They suspected the victim might be in the toilet when the bus was attacked by angry mobs yesterday.

However they said they needed to take the bones back for detailed laboratory test before confirming it.

Meanwhile the police investigators inspecting the clash scene at Ramkhamhaeng university also said the Ramkhamhaeng university student killed in the shooting was from those coming to join the protest and not from the police guns.

The student was shot by a 11 mm pistol, while two other red-shirt supporters also were not killed by the police guns.

Investigators said some of them might carry guns into the rally.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/bones-burnt-bus-believed-human-bones/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bones-burnt-bus-believed-human-bones

--Thai PBS 2013-12-02

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Business as usual at most provincial halls nationwide

LAMPANG, Dec 2 - Most provincial halls across the kingdom are open as usual to serve the public, but anti-government protesters have carried out their political activities at some provinces.

Lampang Deputy Governor Rittipong Techaphan, acting governor and civil servants are working as usual at the provincial hall.

Government offices in all 13 districts are serving the public normally while anti-government protesters were staying at clock tower intersection and continued their activities peacefully.

Civil servants in government agencies at Uttradit provincial hall reported to work this morning amid tight security at the entrances.

Uttaradit governor Chat Kittinoppadol ordered security measures at the hall.

Similar scenes was also seen at Nakhon Phanom. Although there was no anti-government protest there, strict security measures were applied at government offices.

In Ratchaburi, protesters camped out overnight on the lawn in front of the town hall and carried on their political activities. A large screen and projector were set up to follow the situation in Bangkok.

Civil servants and employees could not enter the premise to work and there was a sign at the entrance, saying "Closed."

In Kanchanaburi, a group of protesters blocked the way into the provincial hall while giving whistles and flowers to civil servants, urging them to stop work.

In Yala, provincial hall, all government offices were open for the public as usual but the front entrance was closed due to the protesters' stage blocked the way.

Defence volunteers provided security at Narathiwat provincial hall to facilitate civil servants and the public.

In Songkhla, civil servants moved from the provincial hall to temporarily work at the Border Patrol Police sub-division office. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2013-12-02