Thailand Live Friday 17 Jan 2014

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RT@Tulip_Oum: Latest in Changwattana: both military and police stationed w/ bunkers, PDRC checkpoints set up. Things look normal. (via protester on site)

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Government officials supporting PDRC rallies threatened with criminal and disciplinary charges

BANGKOK, 17 Jan 2014 (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister, Police General Pracha Promnok reminded officials and state employees joining or providing any form of assistance to the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) that their actions are violating the law and can bring them both criminal and disciplinary charges.

He pointed out that the PDRC's core members including Suthep Thuagsuban have been charged with rebellion, pointing out that officials participating in the mass rally could be given the same charge. He also said that the case against Mr. Suthep and 58 other core members of the PDRC are being upgraded as a special case to be handled by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).

Police General Pracha reminded that the charge has a prosecution term of 20 years and the suspects can be brought in anytime within that time frame.

The Deputy Prime Minister also revealed a disturbing fact that there are a number of civil servants and state enterprise employees participating in the PDRC's mass rally. The officials had joined in various activities ranging from outright marching alongside other protesters, providing financial assistance, and delivering a speech on a stage, the Deputy Prime Minister said.

He reiterated that their movement is not only illegal but also violating the civil servants’ disciplinary codes and asked the officials involved to immediately refrain from the actions.

-- NNT 2014-01-17

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Harley-Davidson may open assembly plant in Thailand

BANGKOK: -- Harley-Davidson has shown interest to open an assembl y plant in the Asean region, possibly Thailand, in order to push up its sale target in five years, according to Mr Ken Svenson, general manager of Power Station Motor Sports, the importer and distributor of the famous American motorcycles in Thailand.

It is expected that the starting price of a Harley-Davidson big bike which now stands at 630,000 baht due to import tax of between 90-100 percent may be reduced to 250,000-300,000 baht if an assembly plant is set up in Thailand, he said.

Throughout last year, the company sold altogether 390 units and the target for this year has been set at 450 units.

The company has invested about 100 million baht to open up a showroom or flagship store as well as service centre on a 4,000 square metre plot of land on Rama IX road. It will be the biggest showroom for Harley-Davidson motorbikes in Thailand.

Also, Mr Svenson said the company planned to open a branch office this year and four more within four years to cater to the demand of buyers.

As for this year, eight new models will be introduced to the Thai market under “Rushmore” project. These include Road King, Street Glide, Special, Electra Glide Ultra Classic, Ultra Limited, Tri Glide Ultra and CVO Road King.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/harley-davidson-may-open-assembly-plant-thailand/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=harley-davidson-may-open-assembly-plant-thailand

-- Thai PBS 2013-01-17

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RT@veen_NT: 7.20pm Suthep on Pathumwan stage pic.twitter.com/XJMr12Pjie

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EC ponders more than one election day

BANGKOK: -- There may be more than one election day but the matter has to be discussed between the Election Commission and the government, said election commissioner in charge of election affairs Mr Somchai Srisuthiyakorn from a temporary election quarter in Chon Buri on Friday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/697413-ec-ponders-more-than-one-election-day/

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RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: I led a parade to invite people to join us this morning.

RT@Lerlaforever: SUthep: Unfortunately, at Banhadthing road, a bomb was thrown to us, 31 injured, 10 women

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: 46 year old Prakrong Choojun was in critical condition, his heart stopped beating before doctor used ER to save his life.

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: Let's pray for Prakrong Choojun

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RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: PDRC promised will cover all the medical treatment for all victims.

RT@Aim_NT: Talking about the violent incident today, Suthep cried. 17/01/2014

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep showed a clip and pictures of the incident.

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: A picture showed a deserted building out of which the bomb was thrown.

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: A picture showed weapons including M16, a red cap, left in the building

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: I showed you these pictures, all evidences are now in police's hand.

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RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: On the cap it says "The special assualting team"Aim_NT

RT@Aim_NT:Suthep said a police vehicle was found nearby and he got the name and mobile number of the officer in charge of the vehicle.

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RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: We are not ones who burn the city, kill anyone or do any harm.
Suthep: But for 27 th times, they have attacked us, using bombs and gunfires.

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RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: Last night Chalermn, Surapong planned to kill me at SiamIntercon.

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: Police spread news in Line saying we set up today's bomb. I'm not the Reds who killed their own kind

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RT@Aim_NT: Suthep said he had bid a farewell to his family last night not knowing when he would be assassinated.

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RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: I give my all for this. I told my PDRC people the whereabouts of all donated money.
Suthep: I give my all for this. I told my PDRC people the whereabouts of all donated money.

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RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: Yingluk is as bad as her brother. She is unhuman, having no respect for human

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RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: Bangkok fellows, join me tmr. Fight with bare hands, don't just watch and let them do this to us.

RT@Aim_NT: For people in Bkk, Suthep urges more of them to come out, to oust the Thaksin Regime.

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RT@Aim_NT: This is once in a lifetime. "Thaksin Regime must crumble down by our hands," Suthep announced. Jan 17, 2014 8.18pm ..end of speech

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Probe into PM Yingluck will be comprehensive

BANGKOK: -- The enquiry into caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s role in the rice pledging scheme and the nonexistent Chinese rice deals will be comprehensive and cover all related aspects, said National Anti-Corruption Commission member Vicha Mahakhun Friday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/697422-probe-into-pm-yingluck-will-be-comprehensive/

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RT@mpoppel: URGENT — UN official describes S. Sudan conflict as civil war, says thousands dead dlvr.it/4k53Wb

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RT@veen_NT: Army to Red Pathum leader Koh tee - "Don't endanger your fellow citizens" and to police "keep their eyes on him". via @WassanaNanuam

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RT@RichardBarrow: Creating peaceful spaces around #Bangkok by tying white ribbons. One of the latest campaigns (Via @i_Vaders) pic.twitter.com/uePksUmIZS

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