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Thailand Live Tuesday 20 May 2014

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RT@KhaosodEnglish: #Breaking: The military has just announced that they are willing to shutdown and prosecute any social media sites that "mislead the public."

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Chief departs Phuket with park encroachment raids
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Sirinath National Park Chief Cheewapap Cheewatham makes a final raid before leaving Phuket. Photo: Saran Mitrarat

PHUKET: As his last major act as chief of Sirinath National Park, Cheewapap Cheewatham this morning led 50 officers on raids of businesses deemed to be illegally built on national park land near Nai Thon Beach.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/727713-chief-departs-phuket-with-park-encroachment-raids/

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US embassy warns its citizens to avoid protest sites

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BANGKOK: -- US citizens in Thailand are warned by their embassy Tuesday to avoid protest sites and follow news reports after martial law was invoked.

Posted on the embassy’s website, the warning message says U.S. citizens are advised to stay alert, exercise caution, and monitor media coverage.

US citizens are also urged to avoid areas where there are protest events, large gatherings, or security operations and follow the instructions of Thai authorities.

The message added that even demonstrations meant to be peaceful, they can turn confrontational and escalate into violence.

The US State Department has earlier made known that it is concerned about the political crisis in Thailand and noted that the military’s declaration of martial law must be temporary and not undermine democracy.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/us-embassy-warns-citizens-avoid-protest-sites/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-embassy-warns-citizens-avoid-protest-sites

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-- Thai PBS 2014-05-20

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What other nations say about martial law
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BANGKOK: -- Several nations today issued statements or expressed their concerns after the Army declared martial law.

United States

The United States is concerned about the political crisis in Thailand and urges "all parties to respect democratic principles, including respect for freedom of speech," State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said.

"We understand the Royal Thai Army announced that this martial law declaration is not a coup. We expect the Army to honor its commitment to make this a temporary action to prevent violence, and to not undermine democratic institutions," Psaki said.

"The United States firmly believes all parties must work together to resolve differences through dialogue and find a way forward. This development underscores the need for elections to determine the will of the Thai people," she added.

European Union

The European Union’s spokesperson has called all parties in Thailand to "exercise restraint and work together in the interest of the country and urge the military to respect international human rights standards, including media freedom."

In a statement, the spokesperson stressed ""The EU has consistently called for dialogue, a peaceful resolution of the political crisis and respect for democratic principles in Thailand. The priority now is to set a clear timetable for early elections and establish as soon as possible a fully functioning government with democratic legitimacy."

Japan

"We have grave concerns about the situation in Thailand," Japan's chief cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters in Tokyo. "We once again strongly urge all parties concerned to act in a self-restrained manner without using violence."

Indonesia

"We have been deeply concerned... following the developments in Thailand," Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa told AFP.

Australia

"We encourage all parties to resolve their political differences through peaceful democratic processes. Australia hopes an election in which all parties agree to participate can be held as soon as practicable. Thailand has Australia's goodwill and support as it tries to find ways to settle its political difficulties.

"The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade today reviewed and reissued the travel advice for Thailand."

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-- The Nation 2014-05-20

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RT@KhaosodEnglish: #BREAKING Military: bureaucrats, academics, and justice professionals may not give any interviews to media that could escalate conflict

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RT@RichardBarrow: Thai military has given further instructions that limits what the media can & cannot do. Social media is now also included #Thailand

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RT@Lerlaforever: Kwanchai, a UDD leader said some 10,000 people from Udornthani were to leave for Bangkok but army prevented rally movement

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RT@sunaibkk: Soldiers in news room monitoring every word reported on TV. Negative & critical comments about military & #MartialLaw not allowed.

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RT@RichardBarrow: 10th Army Announcement: People are not allowed to carry military grade weapons. Only soldiers & police can carry such guns

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Commercial attaches told to clarify martial law to foreign businesses

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BANGKOK: -- Commercial attaches were encouraged Tuesday to clarify the declaration of martial law in the country to foreign investors and businesses in their respective countries that it has no impact on Thai exports and the scheduled trade expo.

At the final day of the meeting with the Ministry of Commerce which was put off, they were told that the trade expo, Thaifex 2014, will still kick off Wednesday on schedule.

The meeting between commercial attachés and the Thai private sector was to find ways to boost Thai exports during the latter half of the year. But it was put off today, after the Army Commander-in-Chief, General Prayuth Chan-ocha declared the martial law in the country early this morning.

Director of International Trade Promotion (ITP) Nantawan Sakultanak revealed that an internal meeting between Thai commerce officials and the commercial attachés would be held first, then a summary of the meeting would be discussed with the private sector later.

She said she has asked the 64 commercial attachés participating in the meeting to clarify the implementation of the martial law and the current situation in Thailand to their respective countries, in order to create confidence among foreign investors.

The country’s trading and exports could still be carried out as usual, while the holding of the Thaifex World of Food Asia 2014, from May 21-25 at Impact Arena Muang Thong Thani would still go ahead as planned.

She said that more than 4,000 global food entrepreneurs have decided to take part in the event and the department has estimated that more than 25,000 international purchasers would be visiting the venue.

Thai director of international trade promotion to Japan also conceded that the declaration of the martial law in Thailand has affected Japanese investors’ travels for trade talks in the country.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/commercial-attaches-told-clarify-martial-law-foreign-businesses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=commercial-attaches-told-clarify-martial-law-foreign-businesses

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-- Thai PBS 2014-05-20

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So far, the pro-government Red Shirts are staying on Aksa Road on the Western outskirts of #Bangkok #Thailand /@RichardBarrow

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#Thailand's two major English language newspapers seem to have stopped updating their websites with relevant news for the past few hours.

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Anti-government protesters are calling for 1 million people to go to Sanam Luang on Monday #Bangkok #Thailand /@ RichardBarrow

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#Thailand Peace & Order Maintaing Command (i.e. Army) decree No. 12: Police, civil officials must continue to perform their normal duties.

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