Red Shirt leader announces nationwide mass rally on Jan 29

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Red Shirt leader announces nationwide mass rally on Jan 29
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BANGKOK, Jan 23 - The pro-government Red Shirt movement, the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), today announced its plan to stage a mass rally nationwide Jan 29 in a move to support the Feb 2 general election.

UDD chair Thida Thavornseth reasoned that anti-government movement, the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC), led by Suthep Thaugsuban, has been attempting to create conditions which could lead to a coup, combined with the heated situation after the state of emergency imposition yesterday and the shooting attack against Udon Thani-based Red Shirt leader Kwanchai Praipana.

She urged Red Shirt supporters to fight against such circumstances by joining a nationwide mass rally beginning next Wednesday, except in the capital and parts of its surrounding provinces which are under the 60-day state of emergency, in order to prevent the country from being ruled by a minority.

"The current situation is like (we) are waiting for a coup as the army has clearly stated that they will intervene if any violence occurs," said the UDD leader.

Ms Thida said provincial Red Shirt leaders will further discuss how they will mobilise the crowds and what activities will be held that day.

The UDD chair also asked her supporters across the country and in Bangkok to observe the advance polling scheduled for Sunday and collect useful information for the public.

Regarding the PDRC rallies at state offices to stop the work of civil servants despite the imposition of an emergency decree, Ms Thida called on the caretaker government to instruct security agencies to take legal action against those who violated the law to avoid further damage to the country.

Former Pheu Thai MP Vorachai Hema today condemned the attack against Kwanchai who was shot yesterday.

He also urged army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha to clarify his remarks that the military is ready to take action if situation turns violent. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2014-01-23

[WAERTH]

"The current situation is like (we) are waiting for a coup as the army has clearly stated that they will intervene if any violence occurs," said the UDD leader.

So by demonstrating ourselves we will hurry this along and make sure violence will occur

*SIGH*

[terryp]

3 days before the election that will never take place ...these guys are really smart!!!!!

[ratcatcher]

"The current situation is like (we) are waiting for a coup as the army has clearly stated that they will intervene if any violence occurs," said the UDD leader.

So by demonstrating ourselves we will hurry this along and make sure violence will occur

*SIGH*

Rubbish! The UDD and associated Red Shirts are peace loving citizens anxious to avoid confrontation with the vicious, yellow thugs led by Suthep.

[waza]

Great now we get more of this.........

Edited January 23, 2014 by waza

[Costas2008]

"Ms Thida said provincial Red Shirt leaders will further discuss how they will mobilise the crowds."

So they have to discuss how much to pay each one of them

[Robby nz]

So the pdrc are in BKK and the south, the rice farmers are all over the center and in some parts of the north and northeast protesting against the Govt and now the reds are going to come out with their main support base the farmers........oh hang on.

All they will have is the urban reds and the few farmers who have been paid, but then again even the ones who have been paid will either be busy using the money they got to arrange another crop or will have sympathy for those who have not been paid.

This could well be the reds way to start violence in order to try to get the army to stage a coup.

A last desperate effort by Thaksin who may see starting a war as the only way he has a chance of coming back the great hero and peacemaker.

[virtualtraveller]

Dear Thida, I've got news for you, the country is already run by a minority, the Shinawatra minority. Try protesting against the dictator in Dubai whom nobody voted for but is in control. How about that.

The CC will allow the EC to postpone elections, demonstrations will never happen.

Red shirts have a poor track record for peaceful protest or tolerance of opposing views and protests in their own territory.

[smedly]

interesting she still believes the reds have a support base, recent evidence of turnouts would suggest otherwise

[rubl]

... has been attempting to create conditions which could lead to a coup

especially after the shooting at or grenade lobbing at some of the more prominent Democracy Party members or their houses?

[Mr Yim]

You guys are so right. The reds have no support other than a few farmers who are too thick to deserve the right to vote.

Thaksin is the anti-christ responsible for everything bad in Thailand.

Suthep is the greatest man alive, who will save Thailand.

The government are on the brink of defeat and Yingluck and every other Shiniwatra, friends and pets will be getting on the next flight to Dubai.

Have I forgotten anything?

Edited January 23, 2014 by Mr Yim

[taony]

Last chance to buy booze before the election?

[animatic]

a ) Shut down rallies in Bangkok against the government.

b ) Startup rallies everywhere else for the government.

c ) Pretend there is logic in this government decree.

d ) Plead for human rights help for the government.

[Skywalker69]

You guys are so right. The reds have no support other than a few farmers who are too thick to deserve the right to vote.

Thaksin is the anti-christ responsible for everything bad in Thailand.

Suthep is the greatest man alive, who will save Thailand.

The government are on the brink of defeat and Yingluck and every other Shiniwatra, friends and pets will be getting on the next flight to Dubai.

Have I forgotten anything?

Yes, close the door on you´r way out.

[Arkady]

"The current situation is like (we) are waiting for a coup as the army has clearly stated that they will intervene if any violence occurs," said the UDD leader.

So by demonstrating ourselves we will hurry this along and make sure violence will occur

*SIGH*

Jatuporn is probably spoiling for a fight with the disloyal farmers who have had the temerity to complain they haven't been paid.

[millwall_fan]

3 days before the election that will never take place ...these guys are really smart!!!!!

Psstttt!!! I hate to tell you this, but the election is already happening. Thais overseas have voted, Advance voting is Sunday. don't tell Mr. Suthep though, He thinks he's winning!!

[rubl]

Last chance to buy booze before the election?

Don't forget coming Sunday advance voting

Edited January 23, 2014 by rubl

[DocN]

Oh, for f%$#@ sake!

[spirit47]

Last time they get 30.000 on the roads of whole Thailand for this media says, maybe 10.000 real. Foot-shot again...

[jackrich]

3 days before the election that will never take place ...these guys are really smart!!!!!

Psstttt!!! I hate to tell you this, but the election is already happening. Thais overseas have voted, Advance voting is Sunday. don't tell Mr. Suthep though, He thinks he's winning!!

Suthep is Thailand's Charlie Sheen. WINNING!!!

Last time they get 30.000 on the roads of whole Thailand for this media says, maybe 10.000 real. Foot-shot again...

Beats Suthep's crowd of 500 that are still left marching with him.

Great now we get more of this.........

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Which is better than more of this:

[TVGerry]

Didn't their last rally fizzle out? If people are saying Suthep doesn't have the numbers today, the reds seem to be in worse shape.

[winstonc]

3 days before the election that will never take place ...these guys are really smart!!!!!

Psstttt!!! I hate to tell you this, but the election is already happening. Thais overseas have voted, Advance voting is Sunday. don't tell Mr. Suthep though, He thinks he's winning!!

winning more than your team.......

[ratcatcher]

3 days before the election that will never take place ...these guys are really smart!!!!!

Psstttt!!! I hate to tell you this, but the election is already happening. Thais overseas have voted, Advance voting is Sunday. don't tell Mr. Suthep though, He thinks he's winning!!

winning more than your team.......

Since you are a Millwall fan, you will know what this means when Yingluck is handed one.

[kikoman]

Suthep had (6) million marchers at his rally !

Also the democrats received only (8) Million votes in the 2011 election. (5) million votes less then the winners PTP.

Bring on the election and may the best Woman win!

Cheers

[casualbiker]

You guys are so right. The reds have no support other than a few farmers who are too thick to deserve the right to vote.

Thaksin is the anti-christ responsible for everything bad in Thailand.

Suthep is the greatest man alive, who will save Thailand.

The government are on the brink of defeat and Yingluck and every other Shiniwatra, friends and pets will be getting on the next flight to Dubai.

Have I forgotten anything?

You forgot the.sarcastic Smiley

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[casualbiker]

Suthep had (6) million marchers at his rally !

Also the democrats received only (8) Million votes in the 2011 election. (5) million votes less then the winners PTP.

Bring on the election and may the best Woman win!

Cheers

Reasonable true .. but that was the LAST election BEFORE fxxking over 80% of their traditional electorate (rice farmers )

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[geriatrickid]

In the words of the late great Jackie Gleason, "And awaaaaaay we go".

To all those hoping for a confrontation in hopes that the baht collapses or just for spite to see people get hurt, nothing good will come of it. As Thailand turns upon itself, we will all be collateral damage.

[Fryslan boppe]

interesting she still believes the reds have a support base, recent evidence of turnouts would suggest otherwise

So why are the PAD-Dem's deathly afraid of an election?

Nuff said!

[Fryslan boppe]

Didn't their last rally fizzle out? If people are saying Suthep doesn't have the numbers today, the reds seem to be in worse shape.

Elections willl clarify this.

[kurtgruen]

Mass Rally? All 34 of them???