Thailand Live Tuesday 3 Dec 2013

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Live bullets were used with anti-Thaksin demonstrators



BANGKOK: -- Ramathibodi Hospital issued a statement last night saying two anti-government demonstrators were injured, one in critical condition, from live bullets fired at the demonstrators.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686139-bangkok-clashes-3-shot-with-live-rounds/#entry7114370

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Bangkok police chief Kamronwit says protesters are welcome inside Metropolitan Police Bureau HQ and can stay indefinitely. /Bangkok Post

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Helicopter drops leaflets over protest sites



BANGKOK: -- The Center for the Administration of Peace and Order this morning sent a helicopter to drop leaflets over the Democracy Monument and the Government Complex.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686161-arrest-warrant-issued-for-thai-protest-leader-suthep-on-rebellion-charges/#entry7114415

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RT @RichardBarrow: 9:30am Riot police at Orathai Bridge falling back to Government House (Pic @Por_TRnews) http://t.co/OVlXewHtWB #Bangkok

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Race of Champions cancelled amid continuing political unrest in Thailand

BANGKOK: (AFP) - ORGANISERS have cancelled this year's running of the Race of Champions in Thailand, as continuing skirmishes between police and anti-government protesters raise security fears.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686169-race-of-champions-cancelled-amid-continuing-political-unrest-in-thailand/

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BANGKOK IN CHAOS
Think twice before arresting Suthep : police warned
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Police will tactically allow protesters to lay siege Metropolitan Police Bureau before raiding and arrest rally chief Suthep Thaugsuban at the Government Complex.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686161-arrest-warrant-issued-for-thai-protest-leader-suthep-on-rebellion-charges/#entry7114528

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New airline route opened in preparation for peak season

BANGKOK, 3 December 2013 (NNT) – A new airline route has been opened to cope with the increasing number of tourists during the cold season.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686172-new-airline-route-opened-in-preparation-for-peak-season/

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Visa Restrictions for Foreign Married Couples

The Thai Immigration Bureau has announced that the foreign wives of expats with a one-year retirement visa will in future need their own separate pension income or cash in a Thai bank.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686171-new-visa-restrictions-for-foreign-married-couples/

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RT @RichardBarrow: 10am Protesters use ropes to pull away concrete barriers. But this time no tear gas/water cannons (Pic @news1005fm) http://t.co/ZymA3tuuNV

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No more teargas: Metropolitan police chief promises
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Metropolitan Police Bureau Commissioner Pol Lt Gen Khamronvit Thupkrajang promised Tuesday that police guarding his bureau would no longer fire teargases to fend off protesters.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686177-no-more-teargas-bangkok-metropolitan-police-chief-promises/

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Supreme Commander will meet with three armed forces chiefs after Dec 5 to seek way out of political turmoil /MCOT

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Bangkok deputy governor negotiates peaceful take-over



BANGKOK: -- Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) deputy governor Pol Gen Aswin Kwanmuang this morning offered himself to be a negotiator with the metropolitan police commissioner to allow demonstrators enter the police headquarters peacefully to avoid clashes.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686130-suthep-targets-city-police-hq/#entry7114721

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Health Ministry:Protest-related death toll rises to four; soldier seriously injured in clash at Ramkamhaeng succumbs to wounds; 256 injured /MCOT

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RT @RichardBarrow: At the moment it looks like the protesters will not occupy Government House but the Metropolitan Police Bureau will have an "open day".

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33 countries now issued travel warnings to Thailand



BANGKOK: -- The Tourism Council of Thailand yesterday said that a total of 33 countries have issued travel warnings to Thailand following the break-out of violent clashes.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686181-33-countries-now-issued-travel-warnings-to-thailand/

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UN chief Ban 'concerned' by Thailand violence

LIMA, December 3, 2013 (AFP) - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday voiced concern about the violent clashes in Thailand and urged all sides in the unrest to broker a peaceful end to the crisis.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686182-un-chief-ban-concerned-by-thailand-violence/

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RT @Journotopia: Police on Ratchadamnoen Nok are calmly packing their things. Absolutely no tension here. Nearby, police and protesters mingle freely.

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Thai police allow protesters through barricades

BANGKOK, December 3, 2013 (AFP) - Thai police allowed opposition protesters through barricades outside the government and metropolitan police headquarters Tuesday, sharply easing tensions after two days of violent clashes aimed at ousting Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686183-thai-police-allow-protesters-through-barricades/

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Suthep vows to seize Bangkok police command today



BANGKOK, Dec 3 – Anti-government protesters will storm and seize the Metropolitan Police Command today to “liberate” Thailand's police from what he calls the Thaksin regime, according to protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686130-suthep-targets-city-police-hq/page-2#entry7115011

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Around 11am, anti-government protesters were be able to pass through the barriers at Orathai and Chamai Maruchet bridges and to gather in front of Govt House. /Bangkok Post

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RT @RichardBarrow: I'm not sure if you would call this a victory. How many months was Government House occupied last time. It's only symbolic. She's still PM.

Anti-govt protest core leader Tavorn Senniem declared victory after police allowed them to enter police HQ compound;protesters will remain outside,Taworn said /The Nation

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POLITICS
Protesters declare victory

BANGKOK: -- Anti-government protesters declared victory on Tuesday after they were allowed to enter the Government House and Metropolitan Police Bureau.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686187-bangkok-anti-government-protesters-declare-victory/

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Thai protest tensions ease as police abandon barricades
by Aidan JONES

BANGKOK, December 3, 2013 (AFP) - Thai police allowed opposition protesters through barricades outside the government and metropolitan police headquarters Tuesday, sharply easing tensions after two days of violent clashes aimed at ousting Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686187-bangkok-anti-government-protesters-declare-victory/#entry7115076

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RT @Aim_NT: Recap: Police announced this morning 2allow protesters 2 get in2 metro police bureau w/o resistance, also barriers removed next 2 Gov House.

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RT @RichardBarrow: 11:50am Stage at Democracy Monument declares Victory - RT @subongkoch: http://t.co/rHxJnvW7aF #Bangkok

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Cabinet approves Bt4.8 billion budget to purchase 7 trains for Airport Rail Link, to be in service within 18 months /MCOT

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RT @RichardBarrow: 12pm Barriers near Marble Temple have been removed, but still not advisable for tourists to visit (Pic @news1005fm) http://t.co/s9Yj2MeUYK

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RT @veen_NT: Metropolitan Authority Workers Union's leader addresses the crowd at Democracy Monument http://t.co/gkrrSXGrYV

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RT @RichardBarrow: I thought it was going to be a long day of water cannons, tear gas & rubber bullets. And now this, police & protesters hugging each other.

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RT @terryfrd: Thavorn talking w. police abt their parade route -- around MPB, on to Royal Plaza and then to Govt House before returning to D Monument.

PM assigns Deputy PM Pongthep, Justice Minister Chaikasem to hold public hearing, proposals to find ways out of political turmoil /MCOT