Thailand Live Monday 9 Dec 2013

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RT@Aim_NT: Pheu Thai MPs used others' ID cards to vote, the party also destroyed the checks-and- balance system: Suthep.

Meanwhile Parliament President announced rejecting the cons court's power:
Suthep. That was violation of the Constitution.

RT@Tulip_Oum: Sutep calls Yingluck's government "Thaksin puppeteer government."-@man_Rw

RT@Aim_NT: The law would also whitewash those abusing power in Tak Bai, Krue Se cases which caused a lot of ppl's death: Suthep.

They also rushed to pass the law at 4am in the morning, just to benefit some particular ppl. It was overruling judicial power: Suthhep

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RT@Aim_NT: Suthep also said the government had selective conducts in enforcing the laws. It accepted the Comstitution only when it benefits from it.

Suthep cited results of populism policies as affecting the country's econ and trust in Thai products.

Suthep said Bt2 trillion loan projects are prone to corruption and would most benefit Thaksin.

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RT@Aim_NT: The PDRC and ppl cannot allow the "dictatorship by Majority" ...Suthep.

With power of the ppl accordi g to Article 3 of the Constitution, we announce that the ppl who have unprecedented gathered hugely in protestTaking back the administrative power to the people who are the ultimate owner of the power.

We hereby announce that we are loyal to the monarchy and will protect the monarchy with their lives: Suthep.

The PDRC will uphold international commitments and good relationship: Suthep

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RT@Aim_NT: That's it. Now the song time again.

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RT@Myaimistrue7: If the Reds are so poor/stupid, & the Dems so rich/smart, why can't they figure out how to get the Reds to vote for them? #ThaiUprising

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RT@Aim_NT: From this minute, the Thai people have taken the power back (from govt)! Suthep said. 6.32pm 9/12/2013

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Immigration clarifies retirement visa rules

Prapaporn Jitmaneeyaphan

After several days of confusion, a senior officer at Immigration today explained clearly the way the rules on retirement visa extensions will be handled from now on.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/687733-immigration-clarifies-retirement-visa-rules/

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RT@Aim_NT: what's next. I said that when the ppl have taken back the people, that means the ppl will administrate the country themselves: Suthep.

RT@Aim_NT: Suthep said the people will appoint a prime minister.

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RT@Aim_NT: Suthep told Yingluck to resign from care-taking post.

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RT@CoconutsBangkok: RT @SoraidaSalwala: Thais in London #ThaiUprising pic.twitter.com/u1VqJdUb2b

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RT@Aim_NT: Suthep said PDRC would summon government officials to report to them. They must choose either the people or Thaksin regime.

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RT@CoconutsBangkok: According to the Royal Gazette, the election date is set on Feb. 2, 2014.

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RT@Aim_NT: PDRC asks people in every province to set up volunteer work force to replace police in keeping peace and order: Suthep.

RT@Aim_NT: PDRC will stay around and discuss when to issue the next statement: Suthep 7.26pm 9/12/2013 He told protesters to stay overnight too.

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RT@veen_NT: HM the King has approved a decree dissolving the House. via @Wiroon_PJ

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RT@Tulip_Oum: It's official. General election date February 2nd, 2014.

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MCOT_Eng: King endorse royal decree on House dissolution; effective today, new election set for Feb 2, 2014

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Thailand PM eclipsed by controversial brother - Profile
by Kelly MACNAMARA

BANGKOK, December 9, 2013 (AFP) - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has reached out to enemies as she tries to bridge Thailand's bitter political divide, but has failed to shed her image as a "puppet" for her polarising brother Thaksin.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/687748-thailand-pm-eclipsed-by-controversial-brother-profile/

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RT@Aim_NT: CAPO chief DPM, FM Surapong T. on tv saying Suthep just repeatedly violated the laws and Constitution. pic.twitter.com/ba1BNKOXah

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Yingluck picked No 1 party list candidate

The Pheu Thai party unanimously voted to put Yingluck Shinawatra on top of the party’s list candidates which will automatically place her as the first choice for the next premiership.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/687773-yingluck-picked-no-1-party-list-candidate/#entry7140723

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Thailand Live Tuesday 10 Dec 2013

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