Thai Police begins firing tear gas at Phan Fah Lilat Bridge

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Police begins firing tear gas at Phan Fah Lilat Bridge
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- As of 11.30am on Tuesday, two of the People's Democratic Reform Committee's key members have been arrested.

Dr Rawee Maschamadol from the People’s Army to Overthrow the Thaksin Regime was arrested a little after 8am as police successfully reclaimed the protest area around Energy Ministry. Meanwhile, Somkiat Pongpaiboon from People Assembly Reforming Thailand was arrested at Phan Fah Lilat Bridge rally site, where tear gas has been fired since 11.20am.


-- The Nation 2014-02-18

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Anti riot police fired shots and teargas at protesters



BANGKOK: -- Hundreds of anti riot police fired tear gases and rubber bullets at anti-government protesters rallying at the Chaengwattana and at the Pan Fah bridge protest sites in what was seen as a tough action to deal with protesters.

One protest leader Somkiat Phongpaiboon was arrested.

At Chaengwattana site, the police moved in with teargas firing, protesters sat down and prayed with no resistance.

At Pan Fah bridge, police form the Second Region Provincial Police were seen firing at protesters with shotguns. Many protesters were injured and several ambulances were seen moving into the area to take the injured to hospitals.

Tension remain high with gunshot sound being heard constantly.

Shooting from the police are still ongoing at Pan Fah bridge.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/anti-riot-police-fired-shots-teargas-protesters/


-- Thai PBS 2014-02-18

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RT @RichardBarrow: 11:40am Reports that a policeman has been shot during clash at Pan Fah Bridge #Bangkok (Pic @phattanantv9) http://t.co/pSxuF9Ph7m

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RT @Tulip_Oum: Live report from Pan-Fah bridge to the Nation by @satien_ntv says bang and gunfire heard continuously. Many injured. http://t.co/qKjgvGgrtG

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RT @tulsathit: RT @PatricLand: BlueSky Reporter said Phan Far is in chaos http://t.co/5sYgoIjKtN

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At least one policeman, one protester injured in clash on Rajdamnoen

BANGKOK: -- At least one policeman and a protester were injured in a clash on Rajdamnoen Road.

The clash started at 11:20 when police opened fire at the protesters.

Since then, sounds of gunfire were heard now and then.


-- The Nation 2014-02-18

[TVGerry]

Good luck to both sides.

This fight has been a long time coming but hopefully, there weren't be too much bloodshed.

[gerry1011]

Good good

Make the society a big favor.

Arrest the criminal monk and all the violent yellow thugs !

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[culicine]

Hopefully the protesters are correctly armed and didn't bring knives to a gun fight.

[whybother]

Hopefully the protesters are correctly armed and didn't bring knives to a gun fight.

Hopefully they didn't bring guns either.

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Real ammunitions, bombs used in Rajdamnoen clash

BANGKOK: -- Real ammunitions were fired and grenades were thrown at the clash between policemen and protesters at the Rajdamnoen rally site Tuesday before noon.

By noon, police started to retreat.


-- The Nation 2014-02-18

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Policeman Shot Near Phanfa Bridge Barricade
By Khaosod English


Photo by Phattanan Songchai

BANGKOK: -- A policeman has been wounded by gunshot as the police approached anti-government protest sites near Phanfa Bridge.

Riot police were attempting to clear anti-government protesters from Ratchadamnoen Avenue where the demonstrators have erected barricades and blocked traffic for weeks.

Gunfire was heard in the area at around noon time, and one policeman was shot in the head. His condition is described as severe.

Some explosions could also be heard near the police line, causing the officers to withdraw from the confrontation and reform a new line. The mood in the area is increasingly tense, our correspondent adds.

Source: http://www.khaosod.co.th/en/view_newsonline.php?newsid=TVRNNU1qY3dNRE0zTnc9PQ==


-- Khaosod English 2014-02-18

[Snig27]

Hopefully the protesters are correctly armed and didn't bring knives to a gun fight.

all the information seems to be that they are packing the weapons they've had and used all along.

[whybother]

1. The police must kill the protesters that fire weapons at them, they are justified in shooting back with live Ammo.

2. Once they arrest these 'protesters' most of whom are PAID to protest, and most of whom are armed with weapons, they must keep them in detention so they don't come back and cause more mayham.

Based on 2010, the authorities aren't justified in using guns regardless of what the protesters are using.

[Costas2008]

TVGerry, on 18 Feb 2014 - 12:02, said:

Good luck to both sides.

This fight has been a long time coming but hopefully, there weren't be too much bloodshed.

I wish your words come true Gerry, but unfortunately I can foresee a lot of bloodshed in the near future.

And that is without consulting the astrologer in Myanmar.

[uty6543]

It doesn't matter too much if the protesters are all cleared(I hope they are not) from the streets of Bangkok they are only one of the many thorns in the governments side.

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Crackdown sees several injured
The Nation

Photo by Jorsor 100

BANGKOK: -- At least two policemen were reportedly shot and injured and a protester was hurt in a clash on Rajdamnoen Road.

The clash started at 11:20 when police opened fire at the protesters.

Since then, sounds of gunfire were heard now and then.

Two of the People’s Democratic Reform Committee’s key members have been arrested.

Dr Rawee Maschamadol from the People’s Army to Overthrow the Thaksin Regime was arrested a little after 8am as police successfully reclaimed the protest area around Energy Ministry. Meanwhile, Somkiat Pongpaiboon from People Assembly Reforming Thailand was arrested at Phan Fah Lilat Bridge rally site, where tear gas has been fired since 11.20am.

Nation News Agency reporters witnessed using of real ammunitions and grenades at the clash.

Police started to retreat at noon.


-- The Nation 2014-02-18

[Why ask]

No force will be used? Said Yingluck....

Killing protestors won't get rid of all the shit you've committed young lady.. You, my dear, are going down. (or across, to Dubai, as an additional outcast who also raped the finances of this country.

Personally, I hope you rot in the hot sun out there, if you manage to get out alive.

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At least 20 injured in clashes: Erawan centre

BANGKOK: -- Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's Erawan Emergency Medical Centre reported at 12:10 pm that at least 20 people have been injured in the police's operation to retake protest sites.


-- The Nation 2014-02-18

[celso]

 

No force will be used? Said Yingluck....

Killing protestors won't get rid of all the shit you've committed young lady.. You, my dear, are going down. (or across, to Dubai, as an additional outcast who also raped the finances of this country.

Personally, I hope you rot in the hot sun out there, if you manage to get out alive.

I don't think she reads thai visa.

[Red Snake]

Now wasn't it Abhisit who said the protesters did not have weapons? Was he lying or just not up to date on what really going on.

[pkspeaker]

well that's the stupidest thing they can do, they will not win a gun fight with the police, if they shoot their shitty old pistols and make-shift firecrackers at the police then the police are forced to kill them with m16s, obvioulsy alot of these idiots think like you and beleive they can win a 'gun-fight'

Hopefully the protesters are correctly armed and didn't bring knives to a gun fight.

[Jack Mountain]

Seeding time is over, harvesting time has arrived ...

[gerry1011]

Police being once more shot in the head by protesters...

One would think that the courts would finally judge that Suthep's protests are violent.

Or maybe not yet...

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[siampolee]

So at last we see the fruits of the Chalerm comments concerning violence.If the police farce force had actually been capable of actually fulfilling and discharging their duties in the first place, or truth been known allowed to do their duty properly in the first place rather than expecting the military to act this current situation would not have arisen.

The credibility of the P.T.P which was at zero has now disappeared into a deep abyss of deceit and distrust with no chance of rescue.

These current ongoing actions will sadly fan the flames of discontent.

I've said before that the fuse is burning slowly, however it now seems as if that fuse is burning even quicker now to the explosive charged and packed barrel of public discontent..

I fear that the blood price for the actions of the Shinwatra clan will be a tragic price to pay both politically and socially and we shall end up with a damaged and flawed society courtesy of the Dubai based megalomaniac and his cronies.

[djjamie]

I hope there are few injuries and no fatalities from either side.

Another sad day in Thailand.

[bkkjames]

The only question (not the only) I have is why not just surround the protest area and cut off all supply lines instead of rushing in to what would be inevitable?

[fab4]

RT @RichardBarrow: 11:40am Reports that a policeman has been shot during clash at Pan Fah Bridge #Bangkok (Pic @phattanantv9) http://t.co/pSxuF9Ph7m

Not a red shirt in sight. Who are the "peaceful protester" forum apologists going to blame now?

[Scamper]

" At Chaengwattana site, the police moved in with teargas firing, protesters sat down and prayed with no resistance. At Pan Fah bridge, police form the Second Region Provincial Police were seen firing at protesters with shotguns. Many protesters were injured and several ambulances were seen moving into the area to take the injured to hospitals. "

This ugly, ugly administration is now showing it and Thakin's true colours. Protesters that were sitting and praying have had canisters of tear-gas thrown at them, and other protesters have been shot at by police, as reporters are now witnessing.

Chalerm was obviously very upset yesterday. He was humiliated. What we are seeing now is the true face of Chalerm in action - pitting Thai people against Thai people. He is a coward, and a bully. And he has perpetrated a great sin today. These images are being broadcast all around the world. They are not subject to the Yingluck administration's spin. They show a savage, savage administration, that has over-reached in their response alarmingly. The army is watching, and one's guess is that they will not be able to tolerate this much longer. This administration is out of control, and is at war with its own people.

[Mackie]

Spin is not going to work. The police wanted violence. According to all reports the police started firing first on unarmed people. So what do you expect? I wouldn't be surprised that all those police officers were taken down by their own in order to justify their own violence. That's Shinawatras modus operandi. Lies, spin and more spin. They simply don't care killing their own. The end justifies the means.

[bkkdave1220]

about time this garbage was cleared up.

police have snipers in place also. must be close to time for them to be given the order.

can only hope that the violence is well contatined now. seems to be a small area and most of the mob are corralled in it.

obvious even from bluesky and nation that military grade weapons been fired from PDRC.

good idea for it to be live on TV, can see who is the bad guys now