RT@8td: Companies of police have moved out from the Govt House compound, as demanded by the anti-government protesters. pic.twitter.com/p7Z9r494KX

Suthep leads protesters from Lat Phrao to Ratchadapisek Rd joining with Luang Pu Buddha Isara; NSPRT at Govt House to drive out police /MCOT

RT@veen_NT 11:22am via Twitter for iPad
Closing hours of Central Dept stores
CTW, Zen 8pm
Chidlom 10pm
Silom Complex 9.30pm
Lat Phrao 9pm
Cheang Wattana 9.30pm

RT@@8td This soldier might get in trouble with his wife at home... The protesters are generous with their kisses. pic.twitter.com/UQxZhOeCYm

Phuket Opinion: You call that a hill?
Phuket Gazette -

Be alert to truck drivers riding their brakes. Photo: Gazette file

PHUKET: I operated very large trucks, buses, cranes and earth-moving vehicles for more years than I care to remember, in various countries including Austria – whose mountain passes make “monster” Patong Hill look like a pimple on an elephant – and Australia, in giant mines in the northwest.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/697732-phuket-opinion-you-call-that-a-hill/

RT@Tulip_Oum: 11:13AM Sutep and crowd from Ladprao stage has reached Police's Crime Suppression Devision on Paholyothin rd.-@nnanews

RT@Tulip_Oum: Bored Patrol Police reportedly withdrawn from Govt House, still 5 companies of military personal to keep peace and order.-@news1005fm

RT@RichardBarrow: 11:35am - RT @LacrosseColette: Thai belgian bridge closed causing a lot of traffic on Rama IV

Dusit Poll: 68.27% of respondents believe third party hurled bomb at protesters; 68.54% call for face-to-face negotiations /MCOT

RT@prachatai_en: Voting outside Thailand: 143,807 Thais have registered to cast their votes outside the Kingdom.

Second Phuket north-south highway still on the cards
Suthicha Sirirat

Highways chief Samak Luadwonghat: Consultants are looking at the project

PHUKET: A proposal to build a 23-kilometre road parallel to Thepkrasattree Rd from the airport via Sakoo to intersect with the bypass road has apparently been saved from the scrap heap.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/697734-second-phuket-north-south-highway-still-on-the-cards/

RT@Thai_Talk: Nang Sue police charged PDRC guards found w/ large fireworks, machete, rifle ammos (for violating ISA). pic.twitter.com/UQiV6m250f v @dekdue_03

RT@Thai_Talk: *CORRECTION: shotgun ammo, NOT rifle ammo. Thanks @bkkbase for correction.

RT@RichardBarrow: RT @Tulip_Oum: Sutep rally route: Ratchayothin, turn right to Ratchada rd, left to Ratchada-Ladprao, via ChokeChai 4, back to Ladprao int.

RT@veen_NT: Farmers Assoc Pres Prasitn Booncheoy to seek advice on Govt rice-pledging scheme case from Lawyer Assoc on Jan 21to via @Nantakarn_TPBS

FTI: Confidence drained as rallies go on

BANGKOK, 19 January 2014 (NNT) - The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has predicted that economic confidence and tourism will be significantly affected by anti-government mass rallies in Bangkok. Some countries have started to delay investment in Thailand.

Deputy President of the FTI Thanit Sorat said hotel reservations in Bangkok dropped by 30% following the mass rallies. Exports remained intact since no sea port had been closed and most industrial factories were located in the vicinity of Bangkok. The groups of business people who were suffering from the protests the most were entrepreneurs and SMEs in the rally sites, Mr Thanit said.

The FTI will meet with entrepreneurs to discuss preparations for the effects on infrastructure and transportation if the rallies were prolonged. There are many countries who have expressed concerns over the political protests in Bangkok and some of them have postponed their investment plains in Thailand, according to the deputy president.

-- NNT 2014-01-19

RT@Ryn_writes: State-owned NBT TV has launched an ads campaign asking Thais nationwide to light candle for peace everyday until election day. via @Ajbomb

RT@veen_NT: NiDA poll
51.36 % agree with setting up People's Council
32.96 % disagree
15.68% unsure
#nationtv via @MrNaling

Suthep leads protesters on march along Lat Phrao Rd
By English News

BANGKOK, Jan 19 - Suthep Thaugsuban, secretary-general of the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC), this morning led protesters on a march along Lat Phrao Rd to continue pressuring the caretaker government to resign.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/697743-suthep-leads-protesters-on-march-along-lat-phrao-rd/

RT@RichardBarrow: 1:20pm Protesters camping on Rama VIII Bridge over the Chao Phraya River blocking traffic both ways pic.twitter.com/A4NETJJ7ZO

BREAKING:

RT@tulsathit: Explosion at the Victory Monument has been reported.

RT@tulsathit: Democrats are to launch an international campaign to explain why an elected govt is targeted and election boycotted.

RT@tulsathit: RT @veen_NT: At Victory Monument stage //RT @poohtnn24: Injuries have been reported at Victory Monument. pic.twitter.com/HY00R5YUKO”

RT@RichardBarrow: 1:45pm First reports say at 4 injured in two blasts at Victory Monument

RT@Juarawee: The explosion is reported at behind stage at Vic. Monument at Media’s tent. Explosive kind unknown. TR @Pat_ThaiPBS

RT@tulsathit: Some tweets quoted Tavorn Sennium as saying he saw a man in green shirt and black pants throw a bomb.

RT@RichardBarrow: 2pm Two men & two women injured in a double blast at Victory Monument. Among the the injured is a Post Today reporter - TR @Nalinee_PLE

RT@RichardBarrow: 2pm Scene of bomb blast at Victory Monument (Via @BushidoFire) pic.twitter.com/1SbMmbJBzs

RT@Juarawee: Taworn Saenneam says there were 6 suspects. RT @dr_mana: “@ThananunSuwan: ถาวร เสนเนียม แกนนำ กปปส.เผยคนมีร้าย 6 คน pic.twitter.com/BPvuQKG19y”

RT@Juarawee: RT @Nantakarn_TPBS: 2PM Two explosions reported - 1.behind Vic. Monument stage (2 injured) 2.beside Rajvithi Hospital (4-5 injured).


RT@Juarawee: Initial report says those injured included a Thaipost reporter, street vendors. PDRC leader there believes the attack targeted them.

RT@tulsathit: Attackers were said to shoot at those pursing them after Victory Monument bombing.

Suthep once again vows to step up rally

ฺBANGKOK, 19 January 2014 (NNT) -- Suthep Thaugsuban, the leader of an anti government movement, has called for the closure of government agencies nationwide as a means to step up the rally against the caretaker government.

Speaking on a stage late Saturday, Suthep set Monday 20 as the first day for the provincial government office closure scheme, which will first start in the southern region of Thailand.

On Sunday, Suthep led a group of protesters to Ladprao and Ratchada roads to invite Bangkok residents to join his Bangkok Shutdown campaign.

-- NNT 2014-01-19

UPDATE:

Blast wounds four at Victory Monument

BANGKOK: -- Four people – two men and two women – were injured in a bomb explosion that occured at the Victory Monument at about 1.34pm, according to a report by Post Today.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/697753-two-explosions-rock-bangkok-victory-monument-and-rajvith-hospital/?p=7313504#entry7313504

RT@tulsathit: RT @news1005fm: Pheu Thai asks military to defend dignity of YL, caretaker PM and defence minister being "hunted" by protesters.