webfact Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Pongsak: Bkk Shutdown Won't Cause Fuel ShortageBy Khaosod EnglishAnti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban greeting supporters during a 'warm-up' march before the planned "shutdown" of Bangkok, 7 January 2014BANGKOK: -- Minister of Energy has assured the public that "shutdown" of Bangkok planned by anti-government protesters won′t cause fuel shortage in the capital city.The People′s Committee for Absolute Democracy With the King As Head of State (PCAD) has vowed to occupy a number of major intersections in Bangkok on 13 January as the bid to force Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra into resignation.There are fears that vital public utility services could be disrupted on that day, but Minister of Energy Pongsak Ruktapongpisal has downplayed those concerns.He insisted that many petrol stations are equipped with security system, which would allow them to operate despite disruptions caused by PCAD protests.Only 73 petrol and gas stations in Bangkok’s inner area are at risks of fuel shortage due to transport difficulty during the shutdown, Mr. Pongsak said.Likewise, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) will not allow the protesters to cut the electric supply during their marches, as it has acknowledged that power supply is regarded as ‘national security’, said Mr. Pongsak.Nevertheless, Mr. Pongsak also emphasised that the demonstrator who managed to cut off power supply will be prosecuted by law, such as those who disrupted power supply at PTT Energy Complex in November 2013.According to the Energy Minister, PTT is gathering evidence and will proceed its legal action against those individuals as soon as the ongoing protest is resolved.Source: http://www.khaosod.co.th/en/view_newsonline.php?newsid=TVRNNE9UQTVNek01TUE9PQ== -- Khaosod English 2014-01-08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricBerg Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 If traffic comes to a stand still, then not much fuel will be used... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Just another public intimidation tactic stunt: "Dear public, if something happens blame yourself for using too much energy, have nice day bye-bye." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby nz Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 He's A beauty all right. First he says there will be no fuel shortage. Then 73 stations are at risk. Then they wont allow the power to be cut off. Then if they do cut the power..................................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill014 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I cannot understand the mentality of the Thai Government. In most countries in the world, the actions by Suthep amount to insurrection, anarchy and treason. Why is this man allowed to roam free and spout his vile invectives? To give an advance date of when the megalomaniac intends to bring the capital to a standstill, and nothing is being done by the authorities to stop him, is totally unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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