Arrest warrant issued for Thai protest leader Suthep on rebellion charges

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Arrest warrant issued for Thai protest leader on rebellion charges
English.news.cn

BANGKOK, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Thai Criminal Court on Monday issued an arrest warrant for protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban on rebellion charges.

Suthep has allegedly orchestrated thousands of anti-government protesters who have invaded and occupied varied government premises, using force and weapons as well as making threats against government personnel guarding the premises.

As head of the so-called People's Democratic Reform Committee, Suthep was held responsible for street unrests in the Thai capital and its suburban areas since the past week.

The arrest warrant was issued Monday evening for rebellion charges which refer to his perpetrating unconstitutional acts and instigating unrests among members of the public.

Another arrest warrant was earlier issued for Suthep for organizing last week's occupation of the compounds of the finance ministry and the budget bureau in Payathai area.

Despite the warrants, the former Thai deputy premier met Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra twice over the past two days and left without being arrested.

Arrest warrants have also been issued for four leaders of the so-called Network of Students and People for Reform of Thailand on charges of invading and damaging property of the foreign ministry.

Directed by Suthep and those persons, anti-government protesters have struggled to break concrete barricades and cut barbed wires in bid to invade and occupy the Government House and the metropolitan police headquarters after they seized several government premises, including a complex of government units as well as state-run telecommunication and telephone agencies in Bangkok's northern outskirts.

Police intermittently fired tear gas toward the crowds who hurled plastic bombs, giant firecrackers and rocks at them.

Source: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2013-12/02/c_132935875.htm

-- Xinhua 2013-12-03

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Chopper distributes arrest warrant of Suthep

BANGKOK: -- A chopper this morning flew over Rajadamnoen rally iste and distributed copies of arrest warrants of rally leader Suthep Thaugsuban

The strategy is aimed to warnthe protesters that their leader is under warrant on charge of treason.


-- The Nation 2013-12-03

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Police fire tear gas at Nang Lueng rally site Tuesday morning

BANGKOK: -- Nation Channel reported Tuesday morning that police fired tear gas into a rally site near Nang Leung intersection.

Police used Phra Nakhon college as their base to attack the anti-government protesters at Nang Leung rally site in an attempt to disperse them.


-- The Nation 2013-12-03

[jackrich]

If Suthep, by some kind of divine intervention, does manage to pull off a coup, I'm pretty sure his first state visit abroad will be to North Korea.

[johnthompson]

I thought an arrest warrant had already been issued a couple of weeks ago. This is the second time?

[Somtamnication]

And the reason why he was not arrested at the meeting with "Da Shin" was????

[MaxLee]

I thought an arrest warrant had already been issued a couple of weeks ago. This is the second time?

"Arrest warrant issued" means nothing will happen,

I guess the legitimate Pheu Thai leader in Dubai has a couple of them in his collection already...

[OZEMADE]

Where and what has happened to his great leader Abhisit. It has become very noticeable that he has distanced himself from Suthep since the mobs became unruly. Even going back to when he was asked if he would lead the protesters if Suthep was arrested, he said that anyone could be their leader. He knew the writing was on the wall then. However the leader of the opposition has become very quiet. Is he hoping that he won’t be charged for murder and it will all blow over and the Gov will focus on Suthep now that more people have been murdered and maimed?

[Thailand]

Deservedly so. I sincerely hope this arrest warrant is actioned and this man is actually convicted. The lets see what his stand is related to amnesty then.

That said amnesty is something I completely disagree with no matter what colour etc.

Edited December 3, 2013 by Thailand

[Local Drunk]

"Despite the warrants, the former Thai deputy premier met Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra twice over the past two days and left without being arrested."

Ask yourselves...

Who and where did they meet?

​The PM is the Secretary of Defense, but it was a general from the 11th that ordered the security and the evacuation of the students and anti government protesters from R.U. Did you notice how fast Jutaporn got out of town?

It's also the Army that is sending medical personal and emergency assistance to the anti government protesters. Do you think the Army likes being hit by police tear gas?

Who do the police serve?

Who do the police fear?

Who is going to arrest Suthep?

Who is really in control of this country?

[Tatsujin]

Where and what has happened to his great leader Abhisit. It has become very noticeable that he has distanced himself from Suthep since the mobs became unruly. Even going back to when he was asked if he would lead the protesters if Suthep was arrested, he said that anyone could be their leader. He knew the writing was on the wall then. However the leader of the opposition has become very quiet. Is he hoping that he won’t be charged for murder and it will all blow over and the Gov will focus on Suthep now that more people have been murdered and maimed?

Suthep has taken the protests down a road that Abhisit didn't really want to go down, i.e. using the exact same tactics that the reds employed a few years ago. Abhisit i believe was "trying" to effect change in a more subtle, legal way by pointing out the inconsistencies and illegalities in the way the Govt is doing things, impeachment etc etc. A long game, rather than the short game that Suthep is playing.

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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.

The dropping of thousands of leaflets over two major protest sites of the anti-Thaksin demonstrators came as the protest leader Suthep Thuagsuban vowed to seize the Metropolitan Police Headquarters by 3 p.m. today.

The leaflet told the demonstrators to evacuate and also explain the reason for the arrest of the protest leader after the Criminal Court issued arrest warrant on insurrection charge.

The demonstrators planned to march to the metropolitan police headquarters at 10 a.m. today.

(Photo Courtesy : twitter @sataporn_tpbs )

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/helicopter-drops-leaflets-protest-sites/

-- Thai PBS 2013-12-03

[Prbkk]

I'm not surprised he has distanced himself from this: the rally is sickening, almost like a poor man's version of Triumph of The Will in presentation and styling. Abhisit would be embarassed by it and in particular the fanatical, ultra-nationalist ranting. But I'm sure he'll be back.

Where and what has happened to his great leader Abhisit. It has become very noticeable that he has distanced himself from Suthep since the mobs became unruly. Even going back to when he was asked if he would lead the protesters if Suthep was arrested, he said that anyone could be their leader. He knew the writing was on the wall then. However the leader of the opposition has become very quiet. Is he hoping that he won’t be charged for murder and it will all blow over and the Gov will focus on Suthep now that more people have been murdered and maimed?

[Loles]

Thai Local Arrest Warrant Competition 2556

thaksin : suthep

11 : 2

[Local Drunk]

Can someone get me one of those leaflets? I think it's going to be a collectible...

[Thailand]

Thai Local Arrest Warrant Competition 2556

thaksin : suthep

11 : 2

I think Sutheps treason arrest warrant trumps all of Thaksins. If convicted the penalties have no comparison.

[slapout]

A arrest warrent issued in Thailand seems to receive about the same attention as an invite to watch a police check point for driving liscense. Those (police manning the check point) are checking out the good looking gender that atracks them, and those who might be in violation, take a detour from their normal route.

The absolute height of stupidity appears to be the dropping of pamphlets to inform the public of the warrents. This would seem to be another idea from someone in the Shin family. Has Oak been put in charge of the local release of info, while cousin foreign minister is telling their woes to the international community,. and the PM is finding the fence she is astraddle a mite uncomfortable?

[Local Drunk]

I thought an arrest warrant had already been issued a couple of weeks ago. This is the second time?

They do love paperwork here...

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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.

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

[Local Drunk]

"He seemed to imply that the protesters could force their way into the Government House."

Well... the police just caved in at their HQ.

[newcomer71]

"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.

Wow, wonderful... Peaceful protest.

Threatening again.

The show is going on.

[BKKBrit]

"He seemed to imply that the protesters could force their way into the Government House."

Well... the police just caved in at their HQ.

They didn't 'cave-in'; they removed the barriers before the protesters even got to the site en-masse and there was an announcement they would allow the protesters to camp in the grounds. IMO a clever and strategic move that knocks the wind out of Suthep's sails. This man loses face more and more with each passing day. And note that 'rent-a-thug' are the ones hurling stones, bomblets, stealing vehicles and breaking the barriers. They sure ain't office workers and middle class!

[Thailand]

"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."

Another one for an incitement & treason warrant? Hopefully this government will not hold back as the Dems did before in 2010, get the leaders arrested and any idiots that want to join them.

[Local Drunk]

"He seemed to imply that the protesters could force their way into the Government House."

Well... the police just caved in at their HQ.

They didn't 'cave-in'; they removed the barriers before the protesters even got to the site en-masse and there was an announcement they would allow the protesters to camp in the grounds. IMO a clever and strategic move that knocks the wind out of Suthep's sails. This man loses face more and more with each passing day. And note that 'rent-a-thug' are the ones hurling stones, bomblets, stealing vehicles and breaking the barriers. They sure ain't office workers and middle class!

Yes they did cave... they ceded territory because they in no way could have stopped the anti government protesters today without out a lot of bullets being fired. It's the police that have lost face today and not the anti government protesters. I'm watching it now and they don't seem to have the wind taken out of their sails. Indeed, they rather seem emboldened.

[rebelplatoon]

Yep. And not only bc of the infighting but also the xenophobic visa and property laws as opposed to the surrounding countries, Thailand will be losing out.

[BKKBrit]

"He seemed to imply that the protesters could force their way into the Government House."

Well... the police just caved in at their HQ.

They didn't 'cave-in'; they removed the barriers before the protesters even got to the site en-masse and there was an announcement they would allow the protesters to camp in the grounds. IMO a clever and strategic move that knocks the wind out of Suthep's sails. This man loses face more and more with each passing day. And note that 'rent-a-thug' are the ones hurling stones, bomblets, stealing vehicles and breaking the barriers. They sure ain't office workers and middle class!

Yes they did cave... they ceded territory because they in no way could have stopped the anti government protesters today without out a lot of bullets being fired. It's the police that have lost face today and not the anti government protesters. I'm watching it now and they don't seem to have the wind taken out of their sails. Indeed, they rather seem emboldened.

Who's emboldened? Rent-a-thug? The plantation workers from down south? Of course they are because they're being paid to be here. No different from 2010 - just the financiers are different this time.

[whybother]

Yep. And not only bc of the infighting but also the xenophobic visa and property laws as opposed to the surrounding countries, Thailand will be losing out. infighting.jpg

Maybe the surrounding countries have easier laws compared to Thailand because fewer people want to live there.

[Prbkk]

"He seemed to imply that the protesters could force their way into the Government House."

Well... the police just caved in at their HQ.

They didn't 'cave-in'; they removed the barriers before the protesters even got to the site en-masse and there was an announcement they would allow the protesters to camp in the grounds. IMO a clever and strategic move that knocks the wind out of Suthep's sails. This man loses face more and more with each passing day. And note that 'rent-a-thug' are the ones hurling stones, bomblets, stealing vehicles and breaking the barriers. They sure ain't office workers and middle class!

Yes they did cave... they ceded territory because they in no way could have stopped the anti government protesters today without out a lot of bullets being fired. It's the police that have lost face today and not the anti government protesters. I'm watching it now and they don't seem to have the wind taken out of their sails. Indeed, they rather seem emboldened.

In order to save lives. That's a good thing. And I'm watching too....the fat lady is shrieking but not yet singing

[Local Drunk]

"He seemed to imply that the protesters could force their way into the Government House."

Well... the police just caved in at their HQ.

They didn't 'cave-in'; they removed the barriers before the protesters even got to the site en-masse and there was an announcement they would allow the protesters to camp in the grounds. IMO a clever and strategic move that knocks the wind out of Suthep's sails. This man loses face more and more with each passing day. And note that 'rent-a-thug' are the ones hurling stones, bomblets, stealing vehicles and breaking the barriers. They sure ain't office workers and middle class!

Yes they did cave... they ceded territory because they in no way could have stopped the anti government protesters today without out a lot of bullets being fired. It's the police that have lost face today and not the anti government protesters. I'm watching it now and they don't seem to have the wind taken out of their sails. Indeed, they rather seem emboldened.

Who's emboldened? Rent-a-thug? The plantation workers from down south? Of course they are because they're being paid to be here. No different from 2010 - just the financiers are different this time.

Can you prove that they are from the south or that they are paid? Do you think that the whistle blowers in Si Lom were from the south and paid? Do you think that the students at RU were from the south and paid? Do you think that I'm from the south and paid? Is everyone that disagrees with you from the south and paid?

[Local Drunk]

"He seemed to imply that the protesters could force their way into the Government House."

Well... the police just caved in at their HQ.

They didn't 'cave-in'; they removed the barriers before the protesters even got to the site en-masse and there was an announcement they would allow the protesters to camp in the grounds. IMO a clever and strategic move that knocks the wind out of Suthep's sails. This man loses face more and more with each passing day. And note that 'rent-a-thug' are the ones hurling stones, bomblets, stealing vehicles and breaking the barriers. They sure ain't office workers and middle class!

Yes they did cave... they ceded territory because they in no way could have stopped the anti government protesters today without out a lot of bullets being fired. It's the police that have lost face today and not the anti government protesters. I'm watching it now and they don't seem to have the wind taken out of their sails. Indeed, they rather seem emboldened.

In order to save lives. That's a good thing. And I'm watching too....the fat lady is shrieking but not yet singing

@ Prbkk I love your faith in the police's altruistic motives.

Edited December 3, 2013 by Local Drunk