Lite Beer Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 RT@georgehenton: Feeling increasingly tense here. Another person taken away after hit by suspected rubber bullet. Think pretty safe to say they being used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 National Human Rights Commission calls on all sides to stop violenceBANGKOK: -- The National Human Rights Commission Monday issued a statement to urge all sides in the political conflicts to stop using violence.The commission said in its statement that violence ensued at several places around Bangkok, including at the Ramkhamhaeng University and at seveal government offices.The commission also urged police to investigate and bring the ones who fired at students to justice.The statement said the protesters must also respect the media's rights and must not intimidate the media.It said both sides must avoid confrontation and police must use leniency when dealing with protesters. -- The Nation 2013-12-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 RT@CoconutsBangkok: Protester shot at Phanitchayakan Junction, rushed to hospital via @news1005fm #Bangkok #Thailand pic.twitter.com/nYrG5HASmg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 RT@dicklp: Protesters using catapults & cracker bombs vs police in #GovernmentHouse. Police visibly angry. Govt confirmed rubber bullet use #Bangkok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Yingluck rejects protest demands in national addressRead more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686005-thai-pm-rejects-protest-demands-in-national-address/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 UPDATE: PM ready to resign to end protestsBANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said today she was ready to resign if her resignation could persuade demonstrators to end the protests and return homes, and peace could be restored in the country. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686004-thai-pm-rejects-protest-demands-in-national-address/#entry7111092 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 iPhone found by the side of the suspected bonesBANGKOK: -- The forensic police inspecting the burnt out bus and the remains of bones inside the bus toilet now believed the bones belonged to human after a mobile phone was found beside the bones. 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/iphone-found-side-suspected-bones/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iphone-found-side-suspected-bones-- Thai PBS 2013-12-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 BANGKOK CHAOSProtesters' demands unconstitutional : PMThe NationBANGKOK: -- Prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Monday rejected the demands of anti-government protesters, saying what they want is unacceptable under the constitution. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686004-thai-pm-rejects-protest-demands-in-national-address/#entry7111135 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 POLITICAL CHAOSPolice use tear gas to disperse protestersThe NationBANGKOK: -- Police fired tear gas at protesters for a second day on Monday as they tried to force their way into Government House and the Metropolitan police bureau.The confrontation took place in the morning near the barriers on Chamai Maruchet bridge on Phitsanulok Road, which leads to the Government House.Some of the protesters were those from the Rajadamnoen rally site.Police fired the tear gas and smoke bombs at the protesters. They were seen dispersing and covering their faces. After pouring water on themselves, many of them returned to the front line.Many of the protesters wore raincoats and plastic bags over their heads, to protect against the sting of tear gas.The Democrat-affiliated Blue Sky channel broadcast the attacks live, showing the police repeatedly fired the tear gas and smoke bombs at the protesters. Reports also indicated that rubber bullets had been used.The use of tear gas also was also reported near First Infantry Division.Medical troops were seen for the first time today helping to treat people suffering from the effects of tear gas.-- The Nation 2013-12-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Police fire salvos of tear gas, use water cannon, rubber bullets to disperse protesters at Pol 1 Intersection; police wounded in homemade bomb attack /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 RT @veen_NT: 2.46pm An injured protesters hit by rubber bullet near Met Pol office "@aunonline: http://t.co/pbXxGc4ljc via @noppatjak” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 RT @CoconutsBangkok: Army officer rescuing protester via @Pawan_KTTV #Bangkok #Protest http://t.co/Yd5dBCBtFp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 RT @RichardBarrow: Thai Rath has a picture of what looks like a fire caused by a petrol bomb. No confirmation yet (Via @jeab_TRnews) http://t.co/eXEu4bVCPH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Phuket protestors close Land Transport OfficePrapaporn JitmaneeyaphanTeerayut Prasertphol (yellow shirt) at the Phuket Land Transport Office this afternoon.PHUKET: -- The Phuket Land Transport office was closed today after anti-government protestors arrived at the building around 1pm.The several hundred strong group arrived at the office and Teerayut Prasertphol from the Phuket Land Transport Office announced the closure.“We will see how the situation progresses day by day.”The protestors earlier went to the Phuket Vocational College but did not close it, instead just encouraged students and representatives to join in. There were also plans to go to Chalermprakiet School and the fisheries institute at Cape Panwa. There were also plans to perhaps go to the OrBorTor office in Mai Khao.One of the leaders, Amnuay Koombarn, told The Phuket News that there were no plans to disrupt the Phuket Town bus station or the Phuket International Airport.Phuket Provincial Hall has been closed since Wednesday after a 2,000 strong group arrived on Wednesday around 9am. Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-protestors-close-land-transport-office-43177.php-- Phuket News 2013-12-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 POLITICSPM should dissolve House to minimise fallout: ParinyaThe NationBANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra should make a decision to dissolve the House within two days after meeting anti-government rally leader Suthep Thaugsuban on Sunday in the presence of the commanders in chief of the three armed forces, said Parinya Thewanarumitkul, vice rector for student affairs at Thammasat University. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686013-pm-yingluck-should-dissolve-house-to-minimise-fallout-parinya-thammasat-university/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Two police vehicles stolen during protestsBANGKOK, 2 December 2013 (NNT) - The Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) has made known that two prisoner detaining trucks have gone missing. Police expressed their concerns that the vehicles might be used to stir more unrest.One of the trucks was reportedly used to ram police barriers on Sunday as part of the protesters’ attempts to seize the Government House.So far 23 police officers have been injured while carrying out their duties at protest sites. Many have been stoned and hit by teargas cannons.The CAPO also urged members of the public to refrain from leaving their residences from 10 PM to 5 AM tonight.Following attempts to take over government offices, the Criminal Court is also due to grant arrest warrants for other core anti-government protest leaders on Monday in connection with trespassing on public property and instigating violence.-- NNT 2013-12-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Universities and schools in Bangkok temporarily closing due to demonstrationsBANGKOK, 2 December 2013 (NNT) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced the closure of schools under its jurisdiction in areas of protesting sites for safety concerns and to avoid traffic congestion. Schools affected by the announcement include nine in Dusit district and four in Pomprab Sattru Phai. The Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) also announced closure today for its thirteen schools.Eleven schools in Phra Nakhon district will be temporarily closed during December2-3 due to several protesting sites in the area.Other universities closing today include Thammasat, Srinakharinwirot, Silpakorn, Mahidol and Rajabhat Suan Sunandha.Meanwhile, Ramkhamhaeng University at both campuses in Hua Mak and Bang Na, as well as Rajabhat Suan Dusit University, has announced a temporary closure and halt to its activities from December 2-3.-- NNT 2013-12-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Clashes intensifying at metropolitan police HQBANGKOK: -- Anti-Thaksin demonstrators clashed with anti-riot police in their attempt to seize the police headquarters with police firing tear gas and demonstrators retaliating with bricks, rocks, and ping pong small bombs. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686020-clashes-intensifying-at-bangkok-metropolitan-police-hq/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 CAPO denies using live ammunition against protesters, says police stay within defense perimeter, urges protesters not to break into restricted area /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Red shirts in Chiang Mai threaten to seize Thai PBS relay stationThe NationBANGKOK: -- The red-Shirt Rak Chiang Mai 51 group Monday threatened to seize the Thai PBS relay station in Chiang Mai if Thai PBS does not stop airing statements of the People's Democratic Reform Committee.About 150 red shirts of the group marched to the station at 1 pm to submit a letter calling for the station to stop airing statements of PDRC secretary general Suthep Thaugsuban.The statement of the group said Suthep for TV stations to air his statement was illegal and if the station obeyed the order, the station would commit wrongdoing.Before the group submitted the letter to a Thai PBS representative, a leader spoke at the rally in front of the relay station that the Rak Chiang Mai members would burn any TV station that continued to air Suthep's statements. -- The Nation 2013-12-02 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Northbound rail service resumes after 2 month suspension for track maintenance; passenger numbers increase due to high tourism season /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 PM Yingluck: It’s not easy to return power to Thai peopleBy English NewsBANGKOK, Dec 2 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said today she did not see a constitutional leeway to return the administrative power to Thai people as demanded by anti-government protesters. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686004-thai-pm-rejects-protest-demands-in-national-address/page-3?p=7111493#entry7111493 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 NACC rejects invitation to observe police operationsBANGKOK: -- The National Anti Corruption Commission (NACC) today rejected the invitation by the Center for the Administration of Peace and Order to observe the police operations in keeping peace and order in the country. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686029-nacc-rejects-invitation-to-observe-thai-police-operations/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 People's Democratic Reform Committee filed complaint w/ NBTC seeking legal action against MCOT,NBT TV stations for abruptly stopping live broadcast of Suthep's 1st announcement Nov.1 /The Nation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 RT @RichardBarrow: Police use electric fans to blow back tear gas being blown their way by the protesters' fans (@darin_TRnews) http://t.co/7NFxB8HJ1u #Bangkok 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Chulalongkorn University to remain closed until FridayBANGKOK: -- Chulalongkorn University announced Monday that it would cancel classes on Tuesday and Wednesday in addition to the closure on Monday.Thursday is the official holiday to mark the birthday anniversary of His Majesty the King.The university announced its dental clinic will also remain closed until Friday and its veterinary clinic will accept only emergency cases.-- The Nation 2013-12-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 UPDATE: Train carrying SRT chief derails in LamphunBy English NewsLAMPHUN, Dec 2 - A Chiang Mai-bound express train on which the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) governor was travelling derailed just two hours after departing from Lamphun station early today. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685984-train-derails-near-lamphun-station/page-2#entry7111592 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Phuket police hunt for teen rock throwersEakkapop ThongtubPareeya Janjit points out where the rock hit.PHUKET: -- Phuket resident Pareeya Janjit had a lucky escape when two teenagers allegedly hurled a rock at the windshield of the car she was driving. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686034-phuket-police-hunt-for-teen-rock-throwers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 RT @veen_NT: 3.28pm: Veteran actress Jarunee gives support to protesters at Met Police via @DailyNewsTwit http://ow.ly/rlKWw http://ow.ly/i/3Ttyx” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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