RT@RichardBarrow: BREAKING: Latest reports say it was a car bomb that exploded in front of Oliver Hotel in Sakao district of Songkhla province

RT@RichardBarrow: 1:30pm More protesters arriving at Yothin Pattana 3 where the PM lives (Pic @Bell_Rakung: โยธินพัฒนาซอย3 pic.twitter.com/I1UNRB5ojc

RT@Tulip_Oum: 1:30PM another explosion reported at Lotis Sadao.-@Chu_SpringNews

RT@191Thailand: Sadao district in Songhkla province has been hit by four bomb explosions today. Two at police stations & one in front of a hotel

Suthep's procession reaching Saladaeng

BANGKOK; -- The main procession led by People's Democratic Reform Committee secretary general Suthep Thaugsuban is reaching the Saladaeng Intersection at 1:30 pm Sunday.

Meanwhile, protesters have started gathering at the Lumphini Park in an atmosphere like family picnic. Families brought foods and mats to sit while listening to protest leaders while children were running around the park.

-- The Nation 2013-12-22

RT@RichardBarrow: 1:46pm Large crowd in front of BACC at Phathumwan (Pic @nikhon_) pic.twitter.com/FfpiJPC6O7

RT@191Thailand: 9 injured from car bomb at Oliver Hotel in Sadao, Songkhla province

RT@RichardBarrow: 2pm - RT @jbmorrill: Sukhumvit down to one lane near Ekkamai as protestors move toward Asoke pic.twitter.com/HBtRIa57iL

AUSTRALIA

A foreign student from Thailand has drowned while swimming at a beach in Sydney's eastern suburbs, Australian media reported Sunday.

Emergency services were called to Maroubra Beach at 1.30am on Sunday after reports that a man had disappeared in the water, the Northern Star online reported.

Police officers and PolAir launched a search for the man and a short time later he was pulled from the water.

Paramedics tried to resuscitate him and he was taken to Prince of Wales Hospital where the 23-year-old was pronounced dead.

A police officer was also taken to hospital for treatment and was later released

-- The Nation 2013-12-22

RT@RichardBarrow: 2pm Protesters have started to close Sukhumwit Rd at Asoke - RT @Reporter_js13: ผู้ชุมนุมเริ่มปิดแยกอโศกสุขุมวิท รถผ่านไม่ได้ทุกด้าน

RT@tulsathit: Protest leaders are trying to steer big crowds away from YL house due to fears of chaos.

RT@tulsathit: Tension had risen in front of YL house amid reported skirmishes between police and female protesters.

RT@tulsathit: It seemingly is calming down now at PM place. 2.30 pm.

RT@tulsathit: With crowds very big at many spots, rally leaders are pushing their luck. Credit to those pleading for non-aggression, like Dr Seri.

RT@RichardBarrow: 2:32pm Protesters close the flyover at Ladprao intersection ahead of setting up a rally stage (Pic @mayday_TRnews) pic.twitter.com/q7UKX6sMBg

RT@RichardBarrow: 2:40pm Motorists advised to avoid Pinklao & Rama 8 bridges & use Krungthon bridge instead - TR @fm91trafficpro

RT@RichardBarrow: 2:40pm Former PM Abhisit has arrived at Asoke (Pic @kat_TRnews) pic.twitter.com/JCmPGy4Cg5

Anti-govt protesters read their statement in front of caretaker PM's house amid tight security, pressuring her to resign /MCOT

RT@veen_NT: 2.29pm Suthep march reaches Saladaeng, Silom

Four bomb attacks hit Songkhla's Sadao district

Sadao district in Songkhla province was rocked with four bomb attacks on Sunday but there was no reports of injuries.

This border district is adjacent to Malaysia’s Padang Besar of Peris state.

The first attack took place in front of Padang Besar police station in Sadao the same district while the second was at a parking space of Sadao police station. Initial investigation showed both attacks were caused by explosives hidden in motorcycles which were parked in the areas.

The third explosion was in front of Oliver Hotel at Ban Dan Nok while the fourth was in a soi near McDonald shop in the same area

-- The Nation 2013-12-22

RT@tulsathit: RT @SoraidaSalwala: “@naelkung: Rajprasong 2.50 pm. pic.twitter.com/2suHqPio8v”

RT@tulsathit: Noppadon to Democrats: You're just afraid to lose. via @Kom_chad_luek

RT@veen_NT: Suthep will be heading to BTS Asoke next after Saladarng. BTS Asoke is now packed.

RT@Aim_NT: 3.49pm Suthep addresses to protesters at Ratchaprasong intersection.

RT@tulsathit: If u r anti-YL, don't click photo. Bad for yr health. YL fans, pls enjoy. RT @korbsak: ..Financial Times The A -List pic.twitter.com/VztP0ZCqx6

RT@sunaibkk: Suthep threatened to prolong the "shut down" of Bangkok if 1) Yingluck refuses to resign & 2) election isn't postponed.

RT@veen_NT: 4pm Suthep just finished his speech at Ratchaprasong stage.

RT@RichardBarrow: 4pm Queues at ticket office at BTS Sala Daeng - RT @Pakjiiz: บรรยากาศบีทีเอสศาลาแดง คนแน่นขนัด pic.twitter.com/nX669VMFQf

Missing kids' families blast police apathy

BANGKOK: The families of two children who were allegedly raped and murdered by confessed serial killer Nui have outlined a litany of complaints about the way police handled their cases.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691131-missing-kids-families-blast-police-apathy/

RT@BPbreakingnews: Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban said he is confident the Thaksin regime will be rooted out after a big turnout of protesters today.

RT@Juarawee: RT @Antz_TRnews: 4PM Suthep @ Rajprasong “today we shut down bkk for 1/2 day, next time it’ll B whole day, then a month if YL doesn’t resign

Assoc of Thai Travel Agents: Thai tourism may miss target if protests last until Chinese New Year, 39 countries issue travel advisories /MCOT

RT@Juarawee: TNN: Election candidate registration venue moved to TU Rangsit campus instead of Thai-Japan Sports Stadium.