Thailand Live Tuesday 3 Dec 2013

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RT@tulsathit: Suthep: A new election now will only see more of vote-buying. They will buy their way back to power.

RT@Aim_NT: House dissolution means nothing for us: Suthep

RT@tulsathit: Suthep: We have invested so much of our energy and will and it must not go to waste. We must fight all the way

RT@Aim_NT: Although Yingluck would resign, if Somchai or Yaowapha becomes PM, the same loop goes round and round: Suthep.

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RT@tulsathit: Suthep: I have cleared my room at the Democrat Party. It's bye-bye forever. My place is here with you.

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RT@tulsathit: Suthep: We must be patient. Coup will take only 3 hours. This way of battle requires time, because we've only hearts and bare hands.

RT@veen_NT : Suthep: My only ultimate goal is to make Thailand free of capitalism dictatorship.

RT@tulsathit : Suthep: We can celebrate, but we can't get carried away. The Thaksin system is still very much there.

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RT@Aim_NT: The 5-yr ban for the 109 former executives of dissolved political parties has ended yesterday.

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BANGKOK IN CHAOS
Think twice before arresting Suthep : police warned

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

A rally leader Sathit Wongnongtoey warned on Rajdamnoen rally site Tuesday that police should not do that because the bureau is very near the Government House.

"Listen carefully, if Khun Suthep is arrested, don’t underestimate the protesters. The bureau is near the Government House. Think twice before doing anything," Sathit said. He seemed to imply that the protesters could force their way into the Government House.

Suthep was charged of being treason on Monday. A chopper flew over Rajdamnoen rally site and distributed copies of Suthep’s warrants.

-- The Nation 2013-12-03

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RT@MimiSawitta: Suthep: If u see police climbing down ropes from helicopters like in the movies don't look up long, look at me in case they pull me away.

RT@tulsathit: Suthep: They showed pics of me getting injections and said I was done. I'm never done till we get complete victory.

RT@MimiSawitta: Suthep: I will stay with you here. In the evening, we will move out front. Thank you. (ENDS)

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Suthep Thaugsuban says protest to continue despite winning entry to Govt House and MPB grounds, because 'Thaksin regime' still here. /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.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686187-bangkok-anti-government-protesters-declare-victory/page-6?p=7115946#entry7115946

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Deputy police chief says police give in for fear of attacks by third party
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Police Commissioner General Pol Gen Worapong Chiewpreecha said Tuesday that police gave in and stopped blocking protesters for fear of attacks by third-party assailants.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686183-thai-police-allow-protesters-through-barricades/#entry7115980

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Protest leader Suthep declares partial victory but protest continues



BANGKOK: -- Protest leader Suthep Thuagsuban called today’s seizure of two significant government offices a partial victory as the major task to eliminate Thaksin regime must go on.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686210-thai-protest-leader-suthep-says-fight-not-over/#entry7116040

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UPDATE:
Suthep claims partial victory as protesters enter Government House
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Anti-Thaksin rally leader Suthep Thaugsuban on Tuesday proclaimed a cautious victory in what he called the long fight against the Thaksin regime and the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686210-thai-protest-leader-suthep-says-fight-not-over/#entry7116181

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Thai police yield to protesters ahead of king's birthday
by Aidan Jones

BANGKOK, December 3, 2013 (AFP) - Thai police abandoned their defence of the besieged government headquarters on Tuesday, allowing unruly protesters to cross barricades in a dramatic move that eased tensions ahead of the revered king's birthday.

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

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Powerful uncle of North Korea's young leader Kim Jong-un dismissed from his post, reports from South Korea say. /BBC

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EU praises Thai govt on handling current political turmoil



BANGKOK, 3 November 2013 (NNT) - The European Union has come out to express the block's concerns over the current political turmoil in Thailand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686187-bangkok-anti-government-protesters-declare-victory/page-7?p=7116222#entry7116222

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Former PM Somchai leads former People Power executives to join Pheu Thai
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Former prime minister Somchai Wongsawat and former deputy leader of the dissolved People Power party on Tuesday led former People Power executives to apply for Pheu Thai party membership.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686220-former-pm-somchai-leads-former-people-power-executives-to-join-pheu-thai/

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Police Water Cannon 'Not Chemical Weapon'
By Khaosod Online



BANGKOK: -- A public health official has dismissed reports that water cannon used by the police in clashes with the anti-government protesters contained hazardous chemicals.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686223-thai-police-water-cannon-not-chemical-weapon/

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Suthep cautious on victory over govt, Thaksin regime
By English News



BANGKOK, Dec 3 – Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban today announced partial victory for anti-government demonstrators but warned that their movement will not be called off unless the Thaksin regime is completely eliminated.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686210-thai-protest-leader-suthep-says-fight-not-over/page-2?p=7116363#entry7116363

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Thai army wary of intervening after post-coup chaos
by Kelly MACNAMARA

BANGKOK, December 3, 2013 (AFP) - Thailand's opposition protesters have appealed to the army to help topple the government, but chastened by the turmoil they unleashed with a 2006 coup the powerful generals are reluctant to seize power again, observers say.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686237-thai-army-wary-of-intervening-after-post-coup-chaos/

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@RichardBarrow 4:30pm Protesters at Police HQ sing the Royal Anthem before dispersing (Pic @ittipat_Rw) http://t.co/bchchAK8Wy

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@RichardBarrow 4:30pm Protesters at Police HQ sing the Royal Anthem before dispersing (Pic @ittipat_Rw) http://t.co/bchchAK8Wy

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RT @Tulip_Oum: 4.50PM Protesters at Royal Thai Police HQ are on their way back to Ratchadumneon.-@ittipat_Rw http://t.co/53REGuoCPq http://t.co/iHj5nnvfM3

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RT @tulsathit: Yingluck: I'm in Hua Hin for rehearsal of HM's birthday celebration.

RT @tulsathit: Yingluck: Political situation has eased and we've seen positives. Police want peace and not bloodshed.

RT @tulsathit: Yingluck: Disagreement exists but I want to see all Thais including the protesters begin talks that can provide real solution.

RT @tulsathit: Yingluck: I'd like to invite all Thais including experts and protesters to join hands to bring peaceful sol. to the conflict.

RT @tulsathit: Yingluck calls for peace and joint reform efforts as birthday gift to HM the King.

RT @tulsathit: Yingluck calls on media to be constructive and avoid spawning hatred.

RT @tulsathit: End of Yingluck speech.

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RT @W7VOA: #Thailand’s prime minister in brief remarks makes no dramatic announcement, asks all to joint hand for a peaceful solution.

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RT @tulsathit: Surin: Real reform must disassociate democracy from corruption and create more transparency.

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PM Yingluck in national TV broadcast invites all parties to join discussions to seek solution to political problems besetting the country. /Bangkok Post

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RT @RichardBarrow: 5:20pm RT @JonoH: Skywalk heading towards police HQ in Siam still closed http://t.co/aj65PVNn4O #Bangkok

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PM invites academics, businessmen, protesters to join reform forum
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Tuesday invited academics, businessmen and protesters and all walks of life to join a reform forum to bring about political reform.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686247-pm-yingluck-invites-academics-businessmen-protesters-to-join-reform-forum/

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RT@CoconutsBangkok: Suthep vows to blow his own 'golden whistle' goo.gl/7udHe5 pic.twitter.com/7KrcbxWt12

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RT@veen_NT:Photo: 3/12/13 Chuvit rescued by guards after hostile reception by anti-govt protesters by @nationphoto Thanis Sudto pic.twitter.com/69DGaTmWgX