Thailand Live Tuesday 3 Dec 2013

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RT @AOI4You: 11.50 Police and protesters hug and apologize that fight last days. http://t.co/owCGQKa0BP" #Bangkok

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Top brass to meet to seek 'way out' of crisis; death toll rises to 4
By English News



BANGKOK, Dec 3 - Thailand's Supreme Commander said he will meet with the commanders of the three armed forces after the celebration of the king's birthday on December 5 to find a solution as the death toll from political unrest has risen to four with one hundred persons injured.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686191-thailands-top-brass-to-meet-to-seek-way-out-of-crisis;-death-toll-rises-to-4/

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RT @Tulip_Oum: 12:29PM CAPO affirms police and military personal still on duty, securing Govt house & Metro Pol HQ, no occupation by protesters.-@Cake_NBC

RT @BangkokDan: Brilliant moves by the authorities. Suthep's even more in the defensive now.

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RT @Saksith: Suthep must be pacing around now thinking “Crap! Gotta come up with a bigger plan again! Ah we just say we won, go home and come back ltr”

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RT @RichardBarrow: 12:37pm Protesters gathering outside National Police HQ near CentralWorld for Victory Rally (Pic @Woraphan_) http://t.co/VnI1vt34m5 #Bangkok

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Suthep takes Govt Complex as bastion
By English News



BANGKOK, Dec 3 - Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban stood firm today that he will remain stationed at the rally site at Thailand's Government Complex despite the reported encirclement of the compound by police intending to arrest him.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686194-suthep-takes-thai-govt-complex-as-bastion/

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RT @Aim_NT: Protesters are marching into Govt House compound. Crowd, whistle sound r very loud.12.51pm 3 Dec 2013 http://t.co/UAGWbow0Dv



RT @RichardBarrow: 12:47: A protester uses bolt-cutters to open the gate to Government House (Pic @tanatpong_nna) http://t.co/4aYDbUqL3l

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RT @RichardBarrow: 12:57pm RT @wayne_hay: The lawn at Government House. Leaders saying they won't go in building http://t.co/arfRBStj4e

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PM Yingluck refused to comment on protesters' claim of victory, asking people two wait for the Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order's announcement. /Bangkok Post

Correction: PM Yingluck refused to comment on protesters' claim of victory, asking people to wait for the CAPO's announcement. /Bangkok Post

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Protesters enter Thai government HQ unopposed: AFP

BANGKOK, December 3, 2013 (AFP) - Hundreds of Thai opposition protesters entered the government headquarters unopposed Tuesday, after police said they would offer no resistance to the demonstrators who have vowed to topple the prime minister.

An AFP reporter at the scene described a carnival atmosphere, with no sign of security, as tensions eased sharply in the capital after two days of unrest.


-- (c) Copyright AFP 2013-12-03

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CAPO said military and police are still in control of Government House and Metropolitan Police HQ after protesters were allowed inside. Talks in progress. /Bangkok Post

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Yingluck talks to Prayuth
The Nation


Photo by @PouYingluck

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Tuesday talked to Army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha during the ceremony of oath taking to be good government officials on the occasion of His Majesty the King's on December 5 at the Army's Club.

Yingluck then chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting the Army’s Club. After the meeting, she refused to give interview to media, saying the Center for Administration of Peace and Order will explain the development of the protest situation.

Yingluck, who looked relaxed, later took a helicopter to attend a rehearsal of the royal ceremony marking His Majesty the King’s birthday at Klai Kang Won Palace in Hua Hin, Prachuab Kiri Khan.


-- The Nation 2013-12-03

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Foreign Ministry assures ambassadors of Govt’s patience with protesters

BANGKOK, 3 December 2013 (NNT) – The Foreign Ministry has assured foreign ambassadors of the government’s patience with the anti-government demonstrators as several countries have offered to be an intermediary.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686199-thai-foreign-ministry-assures-ambassadors-of-govts-patience-with-protesters/

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RT@RichardBarrow: RT @wayne_hay: Changing situation changing again. Leaders saying they will stay at gov house for lunch. Then leave it to military to guard

RT@RichardBarrow: Protesters leaders announce Wednesday will be a Big Cleaning Day along Ratchadamnoen Avenue

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RT@CoconutsBangkok: 12:10PM A protester kissing police officer via @noppatjak #Bangkok #Protest pic.twitter.com/xeAxJjGd6Y

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RT@RichardBarrow: BBC World on situation in #Thailand: It's twisting and turning in all sorts of way

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CAPO announces situation is normal; Government House, Metropolitan Police HQ not seized /MCOT

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RT@CoconutsBangkok
Reporters awaiting Suthep's speech, set at 2PM at Government Complex via @natty_tang #Bangkok #Thailand pic.twitter.com/HOCfdcqOt2

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Princess Sirindhorn gives gift baskets at Ramathibodi Hospital to those injured in clashes during anti-government protest /MCOT

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RT@Saksith: TR @wichudaphimphan: [Fmr PM] Somchai Wongsawat’s family leaving the country for London [on] Thai Airways International Flight 910

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RT@WilwithoneL: Protesters seem to be leaving the govt house complex.

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RT@RichardBarrow: 1:38pm Lunch time near the Metro Police HQ. Protesters line up for free food (Pic @Primploy_TRnews) pic.twitter.com/KuEnwkqFPd

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34 countries issue Thailand travel warnings

BANGKOK, Dec 3 - Thirty-four countries have issued Thailand travel warnings, mostly level 2 warning for extra caution, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686199-thai-foreign-ministry-assures-ambassadors-of-govts-patience-with-protesters/#entry7115854

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RT@wayne_hay: And that's it. Another bizarre chapter in Thai politics. They've all left the grounds of gov house

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RT@TheLilyfish: Chuwit is getting out quickly. Crowd throws bottles at him

RT@TheLilyfish: According to Thai photojournos, he said something daft like "Puea Thai, YL, Thaksin out - and me in!" Bet that's not the reaction he wanted

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2013 Thai growth below 3%, consumer confidence lowest in 22 months
By English News

BANGKOK, Dec 3 – The Finance Ministry today further lowered Thailand’s 2013 economic growth projection to less than 3 per cent.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686209-2013-thai-growth-below-3-consumer-confidence-lowest-in-22-months/

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RT@Saksith: Suthep is now speaking on stage INSIDE Govt Complex, he still sounds hoarse. He reportedly collapsed earlier today.

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RT@Saksith: Suthep: “We have succeed taking over the Met. Pol HQ today!”

RT@tulsathit: Suthep: They've run out of tear gas, and bare hands have seized control of metropolitan police bureau.

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RT@Aim_NT: Metropolitan police chief had said he would protect Govt House as it is the heart of the govt. protesters then went and took over there: ST.

RT@CoconutsBangkok: We also entered Govt House. Problem is soldiers standing guard there, and we only had respect for soldiers.

RT@tulsathit: Suthep: It's not a full victory. The fight must go on. We still can't go home now.

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RT@tulsathit: Suthep: Our goal is total eradication of Thaksin system, and tha goal remains unchanged.