Thailand Live Monday 9 Dec 2013

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RT @tulsathit: RT @BenJedbadin: #ThaiUprising http://t.co/63Zwh7u38W

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RT @RichardBarrow: 10:40am Looking down on protesters passing MBK - RT @BkkLifestyle: บรรยากาศจากแยกปทุมวัน - สยามแสควร์ http://t.co/Ci2CDmMDR1 #Bangkok

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RT @CoconutsBangkok: 10:50AM Bird's eye view of protest at Victory Monument via @SpringNews_TV #Bangkok #Thailand http://t.co/O9dDRt3U6b

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RT @RichardBarrow: 10:45am Suthep's group now at intersection at Lad Prao -RT @Thairath_News: http://t.co/ygdYtojI0x

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‘Tavorn’ assures protestors will not invade government offices while heading to Government House

BANGKOK, 9 December 2013 (NNT) — Former Democrat Party member Tavorn Senniam has assured that protesters and their core-leaders will not besiege any of the government offices while heading to Government House.

With 9 routes being announced for the march to Government House, Mr. Tavorn has assured that protesters will not take over any of the government offices while heading to Government House.

He went on to urge government officials and the Center for the Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) to be vigilant and prevent any third-party attacks that may cause disarray.

-- NNT 2013-12-09

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RT @RichardBarrow: RT @wimsterbkk: Like sardines in the BTS. Never seen it this full at 11:00AM on a weekday. Take it 50% are protesters

RT @tulsathit: 11.15 am: A protest leader, Satit Wongnongtoei, says on TV Yingluck govt must also resign as caretaker govt.

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100,000 people join Thai opposition protests: police

BANGKOK, December 9, 2013 (AFP) - Around 100,000 people took to the streets of the Thai capital on Monday seeking to topple the government, police estimated, despite the prime minister's decision to call snap elections.

"Turnout at 10.30 am (0330 GMT) is estimated at 100,000," said a police official at the Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order, which was set up to deal with the unrest.


-- (c) Copyright AFP 2013-12-09

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RT @tulsathit: Rant: Someone has just tweeted that Pheu Thai is now ironically holding on to "Constitution" for dear life.

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RT @RichardBarrow: RT @amadablam01: I am at the reclining Buddha - Wish the peace of this image could grasp the city #Bangkok http://t.co/Wpabqwbh8p

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RT @Tulip_Oum: 11:01AM EC calls for immediate meeting to schedule general election date, PM calls for cabinet meeting at Royal Thai Pol HQ.-@js100radio

RT @sunaibkk: Opposition groups to invoke Article 7 of constitution to create "People's Assembly", bypassing electoral & parliamentary process #Thailand

RT @CoconutsBangkok: Hmmmm, Transport Minister Chadchart Sittipunt's twin brother joins the protest via @news1005fm @ThananunSuwan http://t.co/YqBmDtJwsQ

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RT @tulsathit: Chulalongkorn people form quite a big pink crowd.

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Protesters from Thammasat, Chulalongkorn reach Government House

BANGKOK: -- Two processions of protesters from Thammasat University and Chulalongkorn University have reached Government House, Blue Sky channel reported.


-- The Nation 2013-12-09

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Democrats still undecided about election: Jurin

BANGKOK: -- Former opposition cheif whip Jurin Laksanawisit said on Monday that his Democrat party has not discussed whether they will run in the next election after PM Yingluck Shinawatra dissolved the House this morning.

He said, however, it remains to be seen if Yingluck will respond to the demand of the anti-government protesters to resign from care-taking post.


-- The Nation 2013-12-09

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PM chairs urgent Cabinet meeting, scheduled to meet EC on general election; Ex-PM Chuan leads former Democrat MPs to Government House /MCOT

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Anti-govt protest leader,Suthep reject PM Yingluck govt as caretaker govt until new general election;new cabinet /The Nation

Ex-PM Abhisit joins Silom Business Group to Govt House,as well as 3,000 EGAT unionists,Thammasat U,Chulalongkorn U.protesters /The Nation

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RT @RichardBarrow: Foreigners warned they could be deported from #Thailand if they take part in political protests (Via @sweatyinbkk) http://t.co/ncttMOjwn7

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Thai PM calls elections as 100,000 join protests
by Anusak KONGLANG

BANGKOK, December 9, 2013 (AFP) - Thailand's premier called a snap election Monday to try to defuse the kingdom's political crisis but protesters kept up their fight to topple her government with an estimated 100,000 demonstrators flooding the streets of Bangkok.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/687619-thai-pm-calls-elections-as-100000-join-protests/

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Pheu Thai ready to contest snap election: Charupong

BANGKOK: -- Interior Minister and Pheu Thai leader Charupong Ruangsuwan was quoted on party's facebook Monday that his party is ready for the next election.

He said Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra had returned power to the people so the protesters should stop putting pressure on the government.

He reaffirmed that his Cabinet will continue the caretaking role and will do everything in accordance with the Constitution.


-- The Nation 2013-12-09

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POLITICS
Opinions differ on "interim government"
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A leader of anti-government protesters demanded the government immediately relinquish its administrative power after House dissolution, amid differing opinions on the status of the interim government.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/687622-opinions-differ-on-interim-thai-government/

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RT @tulsathit: RT @paulhaines: For 40 mins protesters have been passing non stop on Phahonyothin Saphan Kwai-Ari area

RT @Aim_NT: 11.45am Satit called on MCOT, NBT to broadcast d protest live as all other free tv channels are doing, in full or small screen.

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RT @PravitR: No matter how many millions show up on streets in Bangkok 2day, they'll have 2 learn that BKK is just a part of Thailand!

RT @Aim_NT: Actually not all free tv channels are broadcasting live, but Ch 3 earlier reported the rally update and interviewed academics.

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RT @RichardBarrow: 11:50am - RT @njacobsen: A steady stream of people from Saphan Kwai to Victory monument. Traffic being diverted #Bangkok

RT @BPbreakingnews: Suthep Thaugsuban is leading a group of protesters to Govt House. They are at Chatuchak market now. The line is 3km long

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RT @Tulip_Oum: 11:49AM Ekamai crowd stop at Royal Thai Police, Puttipong (crowd leader) said no hurry, wait for Sutep's rally.-@noppatjak

CAPO chief Surapong urges protesters to end rallies, worries demonstrations could damage country; says govt adheres to democratic principles /MCOT

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UPDATE:

Colombians, Mexican arrested in Bangkok for Phuket ATM robbery
Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: -- Three men suspected of robbing a Patong ATM last Tuesday were apprehended in Bangkok yesterday and returned to Phuket last night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/687609-three-foreigners-arrested-over-phuket-atm-robbery/#entry7138217

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RT @tulsathit: Govt now can't

-appoint/transfer officials

-spend emergency budgets

-create projects binding new govt

-use state resources for poll campaign

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The army calls for peaceful solutions to the political unrest after PM decided to dissolve the lower house, army deputy spokesman Col Winthai Suwaree says. /Bangkok Post

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DEMONSTRATION
Normal services at THAI today, disruption at others
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Thai Airways International (THAI) continues to provide normal services on December 9.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/687641-normal-services-at-thai-today-disruption-at-others/

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Criminal Court rejects police arrest warrant requests for 13 protest leaders for insurrection, says House dissolution could ease violence /MCOT

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A month of anti-government rallies in Thailand - Chrono

BANGKOK, December 9, 2013 (AFP) - The following is a timeline of key events in Thailand's political crisis since protests aimed at toppling Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's government began more than a month ago:

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/687644-a-month-of-anti-government-rallies-in-thailand/

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CAPO calls for end of demonstrations

BANGKOK, 9 December 2013 (NNT) – The Center for the Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) has called on the anti-government protesters to end their demonstrations after the government has dissolved the House.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/687645-capo-chief-surapong-calls-for-end-of-demonstrations/