Army chief backs talks between govt and protesters

BANGKOK, 1 March 2014 (NNT) – Army Chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha has voiced his strong support for talks between all sides involved in the current political deadlock that has gripped the country for the past 8 years.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/707834-thai-army-chief-prayuth-backs-talks-between-govt-and-protesters/

RT @tulsathit: Red shirts continue recruitment of men and women to guard key govt offices.

People urged to reserve tap water for use during salt water incursion



BANGKOK, 1 March 2014 (NNT) – The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority is asking the public to store reserves of water before periods of high sea level between March 3-4 and March 9-10 hinders tap water production.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/707835-bangkok-people-urged-to-reserve-tap-water-for-use-during-salt-water-incursion/

CMPO to ask Charter Court to rule on legality of ongoing protests

BANGKOK, 1 March 2014 (NNT) – The Center for Maintaining Peace and Order (CMPO) is prepared to submit a petition to the Constitution Court, asking it to deliberate on whether or not the ongoing anti-government protests are legal.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/707837-cmpo-to-ask-charter-court-to-rule-on-legality-of-ongoing-protests/

RT @tulsathit: Taunting day.

Surapong to Suthep: Not enough ppl to fill all stages, eh?

Dems to Thaksin: Are u still using that man Tarit?

EC is ready to hold tomorrow's election re-runs

BANGKOK, 1 Mar 2014, (NNT) - The Election Commission (EC) has said it is ready to hold election re-runs in 5 southern provinces tomorrow.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/707842-ec-is-ready-to-hold-tomorrows-election-re-runs/

Foreign Ministry in process of inviting UN chief Ban Ki-Moon to Thailand to discuss options in taking part in solving political crisis /MCOT

Gunmen open fire at residence of rally leader's mother

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: -- Unidentified gunmen opened fire at Khao Yai residence of mother of a rally leader who blew whistles at Thaksin Shinawatra’s ex-wife early Saturday morning, INN flash news reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/707871-gunmen-open-fire-at-khao-yai-residence-of-rally-leaders-mother/

UPDATE:

Thai protesters retreat but crisis 'not over'
by Daniel ROOK

BANGKOK, March 1, 2014 (AFP) - Tensions eased in Thailand's strife-hit capital Saturday after protesters abandoned their attempted "shutdown" of Bangkok, but the move was seen as only a temporary reprieve for the kingdom's embattled premier.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/707728-suthep-declares-end-of-bangkok-shutdown/page-12?p=7507633#entry7507633

Rally leaders perform merit-making rite at Wat Pathum Wanaram


Facebook : Wethee Rajadamnoen

BANGKOK: -- Rally leader Suthep Thaugsuban and other leaders conducted a merit-making religious rite at Wat Pahtum Wanaram temple on Saturday to honour those who died during political violence.

He performed the rite one day after announcing the end of Bangkok Shutdown which started on January 13. All rally sites will be dissolved and new site at Lumpini Park will be opened Monday.

-- The Nation 2014-03-01

UN chief invited to visit Thailand
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, March 1 --The caretaker government was in process of formally inviting United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to visit Thailand to discuss options and possibility of the UN taking part in solving the political crisis in Thailand, according to Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/707875-un-chief-invited-to-visit-thailand/

CMPO urges pro-govt group to end its blockade at NACC office; PDRC gradually packs up belongings at rally sites, to move to Lumpini Park /MCOT

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: 1st time in history that a government wants to separate the country.

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: Excuse me Thaskin, if u r not so happy with this country, live elsewhere and leave us in peace.

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: Yingluck, join u brother somewhere else, and dont forget to bring ur slaves including Chalerm.

RT@RichardBarrow: Tomorrow at 9:30am, protesters are expected to “march towards victory” from their old rally stages to their new one inside Lumpini Park.

RT@Aim_NT: Red shirts groups announced to quit surrounding NACC HQ in Nonthhaburi from Monday after request by the governor. Via @Nalinee_PLE @Pornsuri

RT@Aim_NT: Rallying at Thung Sri Muang in Udon Thani, the red shirts vowed to come protesting in Bkk once Yingluck Shinawatra govt is toppled. @go6tv

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Thailand Live Sunday 2 Mar 2014

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/707966-thailand-live-sunday-2-mar-2014/