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Student network-led protesters rally at Royal Thai Police to demand actions over Ramkhamhaeng killings

BANGKOK: -- Anti-government protesters led by Students and People's Network for Thailand's Reform (STR) rallied inside the compound of the Royal Thai Police Headquarters Wednesday.

They were allowed to enter the compound at 11:50 am. Their leaders submitted a letter to demand police to investigate and take actions related to the killings and injuries of Ramkhamhaeng University students during clashes with red-shirt protesters earlier this week.

After submitted the letter to Pol Major General Montri Yimyaem, head of negotiator team, the protesters left the compound at 1 pm.

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-- The Nation 2013-12-04

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British monarch sends birthday wishes

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has sent a message to His Majesty the King to congratulate him on his 86th birthday.

"I have much pleasure sending Your Majesty my warmest congratulations on the occasion of your 86th Birthday. I have been very pleased to see relations between our two countries and our people grow even stronger over the past year. I send you my very best wishes for continued happiness and prosperity. Elizabeth R," the message reads

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-- The Nation 2013-12-04

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US president also sends wishes

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BANGKOK: -- United States President Barack Obama has sent a congratulatory message to HM the King on the occasion of his 86th birthday anniversary

On behalf of the American people, it gives me great pleasure to offer our warmest congratulations to you on the occasion of your birthday this December 5," he said in the message posted on the US embassy in Bangkok’s website.

He praised the long mutual relationship, which now spans 180 years, and the anniversary of the 1833 Treaty of Amity and Commerce between the two countries.

He said the US deeply values the alliance and partnership with Thailand and that the treaty stated, in its preamble, that our sincere friendship will government our relations "so long as heaven and the earth shall endure."

"This spirit continues to guide USThai cooperation, which is broad, deep, and unshakeable. As we continue to strengthen our partnership on matters of security, trade and investment, and human development, I believe the future of relationship is bright."

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-- The Nation 2013-12-04

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School Bus Collides With Water Truck

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A 6 wheeled water truck collided with a school bus injuring 26 students, 6 of them severely.

PATUMTHANI – [PDN]; at 07.30 am., Pol.Capt.Terd Harnnarong, detective officer of Nongsuea police station, was informed that a water truck had crashed into a school bus injuring lots of people, on Bangkhan Nongsuea, Klong 8-Nongsuea, moo 4, Bueangcham-or, Nongsuea, Patumthani.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/686494-thai-school-bus-collides-with-water-truck-26-injured-6-seriously/

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Four villagers shot dead in restive Thai south

BANGKOK, December 4, 2013 (AFP) - Four villagers have been shot dead by suspected militants in the insurgency-plagued Thai south, police said Wednesday, as political turmoil in Bangkok cast doubt over the future of stuttering peace talks.

The victims, who were all men, were travelling in a pick-up truck late Tuesday when they were ambushed by gunmen in the Nongchik district of Pattani province, police said.

"The initial motive of the killings is linked to the insurgency," Colonel Yukol Prasatnanont, superintendent of Nongchik police said, without giving details.

He added a fifth man was missing, while two others sustained minor wounds in the attack.

In a separate incident, a 49-year-old Muslim villager was shot dead at his home late Tuesday evening in Pattani's Kapho district.
More than 5,700 people have died since the conflict erupted in the Muslim-dominated southern region in 2004, and near-daily attacks on security forces or civilians continue despite several rounds of tentative peace negotiations.

The grinding conflict shows no sign of easing despite the talks, hosted by Malaysia, between the Thai authorities and one of a network of rebel groups.

A fresh round of discussions had been slated for December but Thai authorities said they may be postponed amid political unrest in Bangkok, where anti-government protesters have clashed with police.

"We will try to have the talks this month, but if we cannot we will postpone," said Paradorn Pattanatabut, head of Thailand's National Security Council.

Paradorn said two other prominent rebel groups were set to join the dialogue, amid ongoing questions over the ability of the existing insurgent negotiators at the table to control violence on the ground.

Experts also say a workable roadmap to peace remains far off as Thailand is yet to formulate its response to demands made by rebels at the talks -- including to recognise them as a liberation movement.

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Public starts occupying Hua Hin roadsides as HM the King will grant audience on birthday tomorrow; Transport Co, SRT, provide free travel to Hua Hin /MCOT


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BMA to provide one-month free BTS ride on extended Silom route from Thursday
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BANGKOK: -- Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra said Wednesday that Bangkok commuters on the Thon Buri side will enjoy free BTS skytrain ride on the four stations of the extended Silom route for one month, starting Thursday.

The governor said the system of the four extended stations has been completed so the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will allow free ride between Bang Wa station to Phonimit station.

After the free test-run period, commuters who take the train from Bang Wa, Wuthakat, Talad Plu and Phonimitr stations will be charged a flat rate of Bt10 from January 6, Sukhumbhand said.

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Yingluck to preside candle lighting ceremony Thursday

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Wednesday insisted she would preside over candle lighting ceremony to well wish His Majesty the King on Thursday at about 7pm.

She insisted so despite the anti-government protest is going on on Rajdamnoen road which is in nearby area.

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Commuters (Thonburi side) will get free BTS skytrain ride on 4 stations of extended Silom route for 1 month,as of Dec.5 (Bang Wa to Phonimit stn) /The Nation

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RT@Aim_NT: said the protesters are fighting to protect the Constitution which was breached by Thaksin regime. They are reclaiming power to ppl.

RT@Aim_NT: people have given their power to govt and Parliament but they were betrayed: Suthep.

RT@Aim_NT: claimed the ppl and abuse power for own interest or to benefit the brother (means PM's brother Thaksin Shinawatra) : Suthep.

RT@Aim_NT: such abnormal situation, Article 7 of the Constitution can be applied as it indicates in case there is no indication in the charter..:ST

RT@Aim_NT: said HM the King had never interfered in Thai politics. He gave example of incident in 1973 that a royally-sponsored PM was requested

RT@Aim_NT: 1973, the PM resigned and lived in exile. That situation needed a royally sponsored PM: Suthep.

RT @tongchaiplay: @Aim_NT article 171, Prime Minister MUST be member of paliament

RT@Aim_NT: said PM Yingluck does not deserve to lead the well wishing ceremony to celebrate HM the King's birthday.

RT@Aim_NT: talking about the Lawyers' Council' statement saying d Constitutional Court's ruling has binding effect to govt agencies, Parliamnt.

RT@Aim_NT: statement also emphasized the checks-and-balance system according to parliamentary system, Suthep said.

RT@Aim_NT: statement also said rejection to the Constitutional Court's power means rejection to the judiciary branch of the sovereign powers: ST.

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RT@Aim_NT: Note: the ceremony is usually organised at Sanam Luang, presided over by the PM. Tomorrow is also the same. Suthep will hold parallel events

RT@Aim_NT: If the people agree, may I do that on behalf of the whole Thai people: Suthep.

RT@Aim_NT: Suthep said he would lead the oath and well wish for the king.

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RT@Aim_NT: I am just ordinary citizen, i was a kamnan long time ago. I will represent the people if tomorrow a million people come: Suthep.

Aim_NT: We'll see, tomorrow: Suthep.

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Water used by police against protesters is laced with tear gas

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The purple-coloured water used by the police against protesters during clashes in front of Metropolitan Police Bureau and the Government House contained tear gas residue.

Professor Dr Winai Warangnukul, head of the Toxicology Centre of Ramathibodi hospital, said Wednesday that the centre had examined water samples and found traces of tear gas in the samples. However, he assured that the tear gas content was small and would not pose danger to the body.

Dr Winai noted that there was a misunderstanding that the tear gas was acidic and that the substance could be neutralized with water mixed with alkaline. He said that the best way to treat victims attacked by tear gas was to use clean water to wash their eyes or body exposed to the gas.

He also suggested the victims to dust off residue of tear gas from their bodies.

The water used against the protesters was not mixed with tear gas but the water caused the tear gas cloud to scatter covering wider areas.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/water-used-police-protesters-laced-tear-gas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=water-used-police-protesters-laced-tear-gas

--Thai PBS 2013-12-04

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