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All protesters dispersed by soldiers; PDRC jubilant
The Nation


Soldiers go on the stage to detain red-shirt leader Weng Tojirakarn and persuade all followers of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship to go home yesterday after the Army seized power. The UDD had been rallying on Utthayan (Aksa) Road in Na

Gunshots heard on Aksa road as red shirts, PDRC told to go home

BANGKOK: -- Pro-government red-shirt protesters at Aksa Road rally site began returning home yesterday after the Army seized power and soldiers were sent in to take control of the situation.

Earlier, the soldiers seized control of the United Front for Democratic against Dictatorship (UDD) rally site just outside Bangkok and told everybody to get down on the ground. They later detained UDD leader Weng Tojirakarn as well as other red-shirt leaders.

What sounded like gunshots were heard as protesters were seen leaving the Aksa Road rally site either on foot or in a vehicle. The military also provided buses for both red-shirt protesters on Aksa Road and the anti-government People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) supporters on Rajdamnoen Avenue and Chaeng Wattana Road.

Protest leader announces victory

Once the power seizure was announced, PDRC co-leader Phra Buddha Issara went on stage at the Chaeng Wattana rally site yesterday to announce victory and urge the crowds to go home.

The monk said he had advised PDRC secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban, who is being detained by the Army, to not push too hard but he did not listen.

The monk explained that the Army had no choice but to seize power as the second round of talks had clearly failed. He added that he would find a team of lawyers to help fight for the release of PDRC leaders who have been detained as well as those facing arrest.

The monk, who appeared to be quite emotional, said the Army had given him their word that they will help all Thais become "good people".

Buddha Issara also allowed the Army to dismantle the PDRC protest site at Chaeng Wattana Road before handing over three reform proposals to the soldiers. The Army sent about 20 buses to help the protesters get home, and it is believed that the monk is under detention at the First Artillery Battalion Headquarters.

Meanwhile, news of Army seizure and the detention of pro-government red-shirt leaders was met with jubilation by PDRC supporters.

However, the protest leaders urged the crowds to behave normally and stay put, while PDRC co-leader Thaworn Senneam issued a statement saying all protest leaders were safe and that the guards had been told not to carry weapons.

In Chiang Rai, red-shirt leader Thanit Yunnasinikasem declared that the Army seizure was illegitimate and that he would do what he can to resist it.

"The country has no rules any more. Anyone can do anything they please, but the red shirts will not accept this," he said.

He also promised that the pro-government movement would oppose the seizure both underground and openly.


-- The Nation 2014-05-23

If you don't want to incite violence make bloody well sure all sides are treated equally and the PDRC are dispersed also. Failure to do so will only enforce the thought that the army are just an arm of the PDRC.

If you don't want to incite violence make bloody well sure all sides are treated equally and the PDRC are dispersed also. Failure to do so will only enforce the thought that the army are just an arm of the PDRC.

Indeed, and so far it looks like they are doing just that . . . both protests disbanded and the Army won't allow them to gain a foothold here again. Good news.

I'm just preparing for the random acts of violence that will follow in the next few days/weeks by hardcore supporters.

If you don't want to incite violence make bloody well sure all sides are treated equally and the PDRC are dispersed also. Failure to do so will only enforce the thought that the army are just an arm of the PDRC.

"The military also provided buses for both red-shirt protesters on Aksa Road and the anti-government People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) supporters on Rajdamnoen Avenue and Chaeng Wattana Road."

"Buddha Issara also allowed the Army to dismantle the PDRC protest site at Chaeng Wattana Road"

" it is believed that the monk is under detention at the First Artillery Battalion Headquarters."

"PDRC secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban, who is being detained by the Army"

That sounds pretty equal, don't you think?

If you don't want to incite violence make bloody well sure all sides are treated equally and the PDRC are dispersed also. Failure to do so will only enforce the thought that the army are just an arm of the PDRC.

Which it looks like it is. Mrs Yim was watching an interview with General P last night and was smiling saying he is 100% a yellow supporter.

I would hope that international pressure may see quick elections, but wont be holding my breath.

It seems that the Only side that is threatening to do any harm to Thailand and it's people are the Red Shirts... Again

Most likely with some influents from the Fugitive him self... True Thuggery

Turn the Foreign TV back on, please I miss NCIS !! Besides there is more to keep up with in the World than Thailand.

God Speed Military !!

Jerry

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Turn the Foreign TV back on, please I miss NCIS !! Besides there is more to keep up with in the World than Thailand.

God Speed Military !!

Jerry

They have this great invention called the internet Jerry - its still running last time I checked. Everything can be streamed. TV is old technology.

Give it time, 24 hrs is nothing to be making judgements on...

If you don't want to incite violence make bloody well sure all sides are treated equally and the PDRC are dispersed also. Failure to do so will only enforce the thought that the army are just an arm of the PDRC.

"The military also provided buses for both red-shirt protesters on Aksa Road and the anti-government People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) supporters on Rajdamnoen Avenue and Chaeng Wattana Road."

"Buddha Issara also allowed the Army to dismantle the PDRC protest site at Chaeng Wattana Road"

" it is believed that the monk is under detention at the First Artillery Battalion Headquarters."

"PDRC secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban, who is being detained by the Army"

That sounds pretty equal, don't you think?

Well see. Let's wait until the first detained people are released, see who they are and then revisit that assumption.

Turn the Foreign TV back on, please I miss NCIS !! Besides there is more to keep up with in the World than Thailand.

God Speed Military !!

Jerry

But you can turn off Line and maybe we will see some faces that are not glues to their mobile phones everywhere. then we may see some of the old Thai smile.

If you don't want to incite violence make bloody well sure all sides are treated equally and the PDRC are dispersed also. Failure to do so will only enforce the thought that the army are just an arm of the PDRC.

"The military also provided buses for both red-shirt protesters on Aksa Road and the anti-government People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) supporters on Rajdamnoen Avenue and Chaeng Wattana Road."

"Buddha Issara also allowed the Army to dismantle the PDRC protest site at Chaeng Wattana Road"

" it is believed that the monk is under detention at the First Artillery Battalion Headquarters."

"PDRC secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban, who is being detained by the Army"

That sounds pretty equal, don't you think?

Well see. Let's wait until the first detained people are released, see who they are and then revisit that assumption.

Yes. Let's assume the red shirts are going to be detained longer ... until of course, they're not.

If you don't want to incite violence make bloody well sure all sides are treated equally and the PDRC are dispersed also. Failure to do so will only enforce the thought that the army are just an arm of the PDRC.

"The military also provided buses for both red-shirt protesters on Aksa Road and the anti-government People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) supporters on Rajdamnoen Avenue and Chaeng Wattana Road."

"Buddha Issara also allowed the Army to dismantle the PDRC protest site at Chaeng Wattana Road"

" it is believed that the monk is under detention at the First Artillery Battalion Headquarters."

"PDRC secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban, who is being detained by the Army"

That sounds pretty equal, don't you think?

Well see. Let's wait until the first detained people are released, see who they are and then revisit that assumption.

Yes. Let's assume the red shirts are going to be detained longer ... until of course, they're not.

As I said, let's revisit your assumption at a later date - the coup is less than a day old.

We're not allowed to scaremonger, but if any of you know anyone working in the hospitals near the main protest sites, as them what happened last night.

If you don't want to incite violence make bloody well sure all sides are treated equally and the PDRC are dispersed also. Failure to do so will only enforce the thought that the army are just an arm of the PDRC.

"The military also provided buses for both red-shirt protesters on Aksa Road and the anti-government People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) supporters on Rajdamnoen Avenue and Chaeng Wattana Road."

"Buddha Issara also allowed the Army to dismantle the PDRC protest site at Chaeng Wattana Road"

" it is believed that the monk is under detention at the First Artillery Battalion Headquarters."

"PDRC secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban, who is being detained by the Army"

That sounds pretty equal, don't you think?

Well see. Let's wait until the first detained people are released, see who they are and then revisit that assumption.

My guess is that the ones who will released first will be those who are not seen as a threat to the nation ... that of course means that Jatuporn, Weng and Nattawut can look all forward to a lengthy stretch...!! Furthermore, judging by the announcement made by Thanit Yunnasinikasem in Chiang Mai, he will be joining them soon, providing they can grab him before he escapes over the border.

Amazing how all this time the PTP claimed the Army was bias against them yet in the end both party leaders are in detention. Now if only the Army can capture those hardcore REDS who are hiding out in the North maybe the general population can be at ease. I am inclined to think the Army has been intercepting chats, messages, and calls from Thaksin for some time now and this coup is directly related to counter orders Thak had given the Reds. Thaks statement yesterday also shows he only cares about having amnesty for all his corrupt cohorts and doesnt care about the Thai people.

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If you don't want to incite violence make bloody well sure all sides are treated equally and the PDRC are dispersed also. Failure to do so will only enforce the thought that the army are just an arm of the PDRC.

agreed but I hear Issara is an 'exception' and not detained

IF Army show fairness, without fear nor favour, it will all be accepted more calmly

I hope the army means what they say about helping Thais become good people because Thailand was fast becoming the brothel of the world. 90% of Thais do not deserve that.

If you don't want to incite violence make bloody well sure all sides are treated equally and the PDRC are dispersed also. Failure to do so will only enforce the thought that the army are just an arm of the PDRC.

Which it looks like it is. Mrs Yim was watching an interview with General P last night and was smiling saying he is 100% a yellow supporter.

I would hope that international pressure may see quick elections, but wont be holding my breath.

From the day that yingluck won the election this was always the end game.

Now we will have an Abbhisit clone in power soon and more feeding at the trough for the elites.

why are we kept in the dark, by cutting international channels like CNN, BBC & others .. nothing to do with those reds or yellow or blue or blacks ...........

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Amazing how all this time the PTP claimed the Army was bias against them yet in the end both party leaders are in detention. Now if only the Army can capture those hardcore REDS who are hiding out in the North maybe the general population can be at ease. I am inclined to think the Army has been intercepting chats, messages, and calls from Thaksin for some time now and this coup is directly related to counter orders Thak had given the Reds. Thaks statement yesterday also shows he only cares about having amnesty for all his corrupt cohorts and doesnt care about the Thai people.

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I would absolutely agree with your comment.

If you don't want to incite violence make bloody well sure all sides are treated equally and the PDRC are dispersed also. Failure to do so will only enforce the thought that the army are just an arm of the PDRC.

ummm.... They did...

"Gunshots heard on Aksa road as red shirts, PDRC told to go home"

they even provided buses for them as well.... who knows if all the buses made it back in 1 piece though.

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If you don't want to incite violence make bloody well sure all sides are treated equally and the PDRC are dispersed also. Failure to do so will only enforce the thought that the army are just an arm of the PDRC.

Which it looks like it is. Mrs Yim was watching an interview with General P last night and was smiling saying he is 100% a yellow supporter.

I would hope that international pressure may see quick elections, but wont be holding my breath.

From the day that yingluck won the election this was always the end game.

Now we will have an Abbhisit clone in power soon and more feeding at the trough for the elites.

Of course this was the end game when a government governs the way PTP (Pardon Thaskin party) has done. I would say that you are sounding like a parrot when you comment as such (Now we will have an Abbhisit clone in power soon and more feeding at the trough for the elites.) I think a new game is about to emerge. By the way who's we?

"He also promised that the pro-government movement would oppose the seizure both underground and openly"... 'underground'? Are they crazy enough to shoot and bomb the military? These (the military) aren't some 'harmless' guards with sidearms. I sure hope his 'underground' means the 'non-violent' type.

If you don't want to incite violence make bloody well sure all sides are treated equally and the PDRC are dispersed also. Failure to do so will only enforce the thought that the army are just an arm of the PDRC.

Which it looks like it is. Mrs Yim was watching an interview with General P last night and was smiling saying he is 100% a yellow supporter.

I would hope that international pressure may see quick elections, but wont be holding my breath.

I would think that is a no brainer since the general is pro democracy, similar to the yellow shirts, and that's the only way forward for this country which had has suffered too long from the reign of a family that doesn't know the meaning of the word democracy.

If you don't want to incite violence make bloody well sure all sides are treated equally and the PDRC are dispersed also. Failure to do so will only enforce the thought that the army are just an arm of the PDRC.

agreed but I hear Issara is an 'exception' and not detained

IF Army show fairness, without fear nor favour, it will all be accepted more calmly

Not easy to keep up with all the 'news' and other nonsense here, but the OP had

"and it is believed that the monk is under detention at the First Artillery Battalion Headquarters."

"He also promised that the pro-government movement would oppose the seizure both underground and openly"... 'underground'? Are they crazy enough to shoot and bomb the military? These (the military) aren't some 'harmless' guards with sidearms. I sure hope his 'underground' means the 'non-violent' type.

I guess that red-shirt leader Thanit Yunnasinikasem doesn't know that under the Martial Law this self confession is not required to get the military to detain you for awhile.

The army is clearly biased against the reds and the former government, but they're also not stupid enough to let it show too obviously right now.

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If you don't want to incite violence make bloody well sure all sides are treated equally and the PDRC are dispersed also. Failure to do so will only enforce the thought that the army are just an arm of the PDRC.

Which it looks like it is. Mrs Yim was watching an interview with General P last night and was smiling saying he is 100% a yellow supporter.

I would hope that international pressure may see quick elections, but wont be holding my breath.

From the day that yingluck won the election this was always the end game.

Now we will have an Abbhisit clone in power soon and more feeding at the trough for the elites.

Of course this was the end game when a government governs the way PTP (Pardon Thaskin party) has done. I would say that you are sounding like a parrot when you comment as such (Now we will have an Abbhisit clone in power soon and more feeding at the trough for the elites.) I think a new game is about to emerge. By the way who's we?

Your naivety is staggering.

A new game! You've got to be joking.

Do you honestly believe that the poweful families that have run Thailand for the past hundred years and own just about everything in the country are going to allow anyone else to have control?

Democracy is a just a word, to which they only pay lip service.

No matter what Thaksin's faults were, his biggest sin was that he threatened their control over the wealth of Thailand, and his fate was sealed.

Suthep and the generals had this organised as soon as PTP won again.

By the way, what a brilliant acronym, how long did it take you to think of that?

The interesting part will be watching their attempts to put the genie back into the bottle.

The yellows are only a small part of the population and the Dems will never win popular support with the majority of Thais (the rural poor).

So unless they prevent them from voting (Suthep's plan) they're really just prolonging the inevitable.

We?

It's me (an observer of 40 years) and my Thai friends here in the North.

well if ALL protesters are DISPERSED then why is that monk and suthep and thoier thugs NOT IN JAIL???????