Thai police allow protesters through barricades

[webfact]

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.

The reason for the sudden thaw in hostilities was not immediately clear but it came after police said they would no longer use force to defend their Bangkok headquarters from thousands of anti-government protesters who marched on the high-profile target.

Demonstrators were allowed to approach the perimeter fence of Government House with no resistance from security forces. Dozens of protesters also streamed into the police building where they were seen shaking hands with officers, AFP reporters saw.

Metropolitan Police chief Lieutenant General Kamronwit Thoopkrajang said his officers would no longer try to fend off protesters at the police base.

"The Metropolitan Police Headquarters belongs to the public," he told AFP.

"There will be no use of tear gas today," he said. "Last night a police officer was injured by a gunshot so if we resist there will be more injuries, and we are all Thais," he said.

The protests, aimed at unseating the elected government and replacing it with a "people's council", are the latest bout of unrest in the kingdom since royalist generals ousted Yingluck's brother Thaksin Shinawatra in a coup seven years ago.

It is the kingdom's worst political violence since a deadly military crackdown on pro-Thaksin "Red Shirts" rallies in 2010, although the recent clashes have been largely confined to certain parts of the city, away from main tourist districts.

On Monday police used rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon to fend off rock-throwing demonstrators for a second day at the government and police headquarters, after weekend unrest that left several dead and scores wounded.
Thailand's long-running political conflict broadly pits a Bangkok-based elite backed by the military and the palace against rural and working class voters loyal to Thaksin, a billionaire businessman turned premier.

The latest battle played out on the streets of Bangkok has pitted a shrinking band of hardcore protesters against pro-Thaksin political forces who have won every election in more than a decade, most recently in 2011 under Yingluck.

In her first televised address since the weeks-long protests descended into violence at the weekend, Yingluck said Monday that the protest leader's demands were unconstitutional.

The embattled premier said she would have considered resigning or calling an election if her opponents had not already ruled out these moves as insufficient. She insisted the government was open to "every option" to restore peace.


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

[Loles]

The CHAOS just come now.

If let the yellow mob to make their dictatorship (sorry, sorry "people council") cause they can't win any election what do you think what will happen next year.

Yes you are exactly right the red shirt mob will come and starts again 2010.

Would like PEACE some-one please or I'm alone ?

[Local Drunk]

Nothing has been resolved...

[webfact]

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.

Worapong said police allowed protesters to enter the Metropolitan Police Bureau because some persons fired live bullets at police during the clashes throughout Monday night.

He said the clashes at the Orathai Bridge saw several cars and police vehicles burned down.

Police checked the area and found several guns, he said.

He said had police continued to fend off protesters, third-party assailants would have taken the chance to create a situation that might lead to high casualties.


-- The Nation 2013-12-03

[waza]

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.

It more likely that they can see the writings on the wall for the Thaksin proxy government, with more of the Shinnewatran clan fleeing overseas its just a matter of time before Yingluck joins them. Her government is a lame duck and their plans are in disarray their last bastion of support, the RTP have capitulated to save their own positions, all they have left are the cyber warriors but even they are becoming more desperate and disillusioned. Its time for the fat lady to sing, cue Yaowapa.

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Edited December 3, 2013 by waza

[sunsamourai]

Brilliant move :

- avoids more violence, injuries and deaths

- makes police look good

- cut the branch anti-gov protesters where sitting on

This guy should get promoted.

Edited December 3, 2013 by sunsamourai

[aaacorp]

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.

It more likely that they can see the writings on the wall for the Thaksin proxy government, with more of the Shinnewatran clan fleeing overseas its just a matter of time before Yingluck joins them. Her government is a lame duck and their plans are in disarray their last bastion of support, the RTP have capitulated to save their own positions, all they have left are the cyber warriors.

... if you say so.. however last time i checked 100.000 protesters are not "the people" and after suthep ambitions to be the head of appointed cabinet the ones who need cyber warrior are more on his side Edited December 3, 2013 by aaacorp

[h90]

The CHAOS just come now.

If let the yellow mob to make their dictatorship (sorry, sorry "people council") cause they can't win any election what do you think what will happen next year.

Yes you are exactly right the red shirt mob will come and starts again 2010.

Would like PEACE some-one please or I'm alone ?

You are a bit confused

This mob aren't the yellows.

The yellows never attended any election.

And next year is 2014 not 2010.

[waza]

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.

It more likely that they can see the writings on the wall for the Thaksin proxy government, with more of the Shinnewatran clan fleeing overseas its just a matter of time before Yingluck joins them. Her government is a lame duck and their plans are in disarray their last bastion of support, the RTP have capitulated to save their own positions, all they have left are the cyber warriors.

... if you say so.. however last time i checked 100.000 protesters are not "the people" and after suthep ambitions to be the head of appointed cabinet the ones who need cyber warrior are more on his side

However, 100,000 anti government protestors certainly trump 0 people taking the street in support of the criminal Thaksin's proxy government

PS: you just illustrated my point.

Edited December 3, 2013 by waza

[h90]

Brilliant move :

- avoids more violence, injuries and deaths

- makes police look good

- cut the branch anti-gov protesters where sitting on

This guy should get promoted.

most probably Thaksin will promote him...

[Filipplenoir]

Remember Napoleon?

Here's what it says in the Wikipedia

"As Napoleon prepared to enter Moscow he was surprised to have received no delegation from the city. At the approach of a victorious general, the civil authorities customarily presented themselves at the gates of the city with the keys to the city in an attempt to safeguard the population and their property. As nobody received Napoleon he sent his aides into the city, seeking out officials with whom the arrangements for the occupation could be made. When none could be found, it became clear that the Russians had left the city unconditionally.

Upon entering Moscow, the Grande Armée found the city largely abandoned. Fyodor Rostopchin who was the military governor of Moscow, had ordered the city evacuated, including all the city administrators and officials, leaving behind only a few French tutors, foreign shop keepers and those that were the lowest class of society.

The following night the city began to burn in earnest. Fires broke out across the north part of the city, spreading and merging over the next few days. Rostopchin had left a small detachment of police, whom he charged with burning the city to the ground.Houses had been prepared with flammable materials.The city's fire-engines had been dissembled. Fuses were left throughout the city to ignite the fires.

Sitting in the ashes of a ruined city without having received a Russian capitulation and facing Russian operations against his supplies forced Napoleon and his diminished army out of Moscow"

[waza]

Remember Napoleon?

Here's what it says in the Wikipedia

"As Napoleon prepared to enter Moscow he was surprised to have received no delegation from the city. At the approach of a victorious general, the civil authorities customarily presented themselves at the gates of the city with the keys to the city in an attempt to safeguard the population and their property. As nobody received Napoleon he sent his aides into the city, seeking out officials with whom the arrangements for the occupation could be made. When none could be found, it became clear that the Russians had left the city unconditionally.

Upon entering Moscow, the Grande Armée found the city largely abandoned. Fyodor Rostopchin who was the military governor of Moscow, had ordered the city evacuated, including all the city administrators and officials, leaving behind only a few French tutors, foreign shop keepers and those that were the lowest class of society.

The following night the city began to burn in earnest. Fires broke out across the north part of the city, spreading and merging over the next few days. Rostopchin had left a small detachment of police, whom he charged with burning the city to the ground.Houses had been prepared with flammable materials.The city's fire-engines had been dissembled. Fuses were left throughout the city to ignite the fires.

Sitting in the ashes of a ruined city without having received a Russian capitulation and facing Russian operations against his supplies forced Napoleon and his diminished army out of Moscow"ImageUploadedByThaivisa Connect Thailand1386059324.667103.jpg

The following night the city began to burn in earnest. Fires broke out across the north part of the city,

That was 2010 remember

[Filipplenoir]

It belongs to the people..." They can even burn it if they so desire"

[Tokay]

I don't think they can actually be called "police" anymore.

[h90]

I don't think they can actually be called "police" anymore.

Before their business was extracting money from people who did nothing wrong....I don't know if that can be called police work?

[Tokay]

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.

It more likely that they can see the writings on the wall for the Thaksin proxy government, with more of the Shinnewatran clan fleeing overseas its just a matter of time before Yingluck joins them. Her government is a lame duck and their plans are in disarray their last bastion of support, the RTP have capitulated to save their own positions, all they have left are the cyber warriors but even they are becoming more desperate and disillusioned. Its time for the fat lady to sing, cue Yaowapa.

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"Police give in for fear..."

Only in Thailand.

[transam]

Might have been ''family''............

Edited December 3, 2013 by transam

[falangadang]

""Last night a police officer was injured by a gunshot so if we resist there will be more injuries, and we are all Thais," he said."

That being the case, despite the nobility of not wishing any harm on himself, his men and his countrymen, I wonder what on earth is the real purpose of the Thai police force if they are unwilling to resist the charges forth of those willing to use violent means to force themselves against the government and the law and order that the police are meant to be protecting all under a solemn oath of office?

The longer I stay here living in Thailand, the less I am able to ratify Thai "logic" and Thainess within the western cultural framework in which I was raised and educated. Not that the Thai people could careless about what I (or people such as I) think as it's their country and their way,.... just sayin!

Putting it all into some kind of perspective and aside from the fact that I am glad to see hostilities diminish and for a new and hopefully better system of leadership and government prevail, I simply make the observation that the police here are solely purposed in directing traffic, taking tea money bribes at roadside shakedowns and in civil disputes (all being civil matters unless of course a gun was discharged) where one or the other party in the dispute has paid for the police to intervene,.... oh,.. and of course shutting down all major traffic arteries and junctions/exits when a VIP is being escorted by 14 separate divisions of police who otherwise we're interrupted from their very important office duties for several hours!

I really can't see any other reason for their existence.

[Morakot]

Nothing has been resolved...

But face has been saved, which matters a lot.

[Goat Roper]

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.

Worapong said police allowed protesters to enter the Metropolitan Police Bureau because some persons fired live bullets at police during the clashes throughout Monday night.

He said the clashes at the Orathai Bridge saw several cars and police vehicles burned down.

Police checked the area and found several guns, he said.

He said had police continued to fend off protesters, third-party assailants would have taken the chance to create a situation that might lead to high casualties.

Anyone here live cose to Phraram 9 hospital? The one coonnected to the hotel that Thaksin owns? If so does security appear to be beefed up?

A

[noitom]

The Thai police are surrendering. Surrender means putting down your arms and going over to the winning side.

[Basil B]

Brilliant move :

- avoids more violence, injuries and deaths

- makes police look good

- cut the branch anti-gov protesters where sitting on

This guy should get promoted.

Assuming he jumped the right side of the fence he gets to keep his job.