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Thailand Live Sunday 01 Jun 2014

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Red shirts kowtow to military

BANGKOK: Several hardcore red shirts have caved in to the military's request for them to cease political activities, but have cast doubts over the junta's plan to stamp out colour-coded politics.

Speaking on Friday after reporting to 24th Army Circle commander Sitthi Chansomboon at Prachak Silpakhom army camp, Udon Thani red-shirt leader Kwanchai Praiphana said he would never again orchestrate red-shirt protests.

He said he will cooperate with the military and refrain from instigating public disorder and widening the political divide.

Mr Kwanchai's stance was echoed by Nisit Sinthuprai, a core red-shirt leader in Roi Et, who said he and other red shirts will suspend their political activities as requested by the junta.

However, Mr Nisit doubted whether the junta's efforts to wipe out colour-coded political groups would bear fruit, saying the division was deeply rooted in political ideology.

He said national harmony and reconciliation can be achieved only through ensuring justice and fairness, while all political groups should be able to live together and given the space to do so.

Mr Nisit was referring to one of the measures set to be implemented by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO). The junta plans to establish "reconciliation centres for reform", with the main centre to be operated by the NCPO and four regional centres run by the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th army regions.

Mr Nisit also noted the red-shirt United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship, which has long campaigned against a coup, has not been defeated despite the military takeover.

"Nobody says we are defeated," he said. "We have to admit that the military has taken control, but the people are not defeated."

In Uttaradit, red-shirt leader Siriwat Jupamattha also voiced concerns about the reconciliation centre plan.

He said national reconciliation will be achieved only when economic and social gaps are closed. Divisions will only return if social justice is not delivered, he warned.

"One thing to reduce the conflict and division is [for the military] to push reforms in all areas and avoid any actions that cause injustice," Mr Siriwat said. "It must also ensure justice and fairness for the benefit of the people."

Following his release from detention on Thursday, prominent red shirt Suporn Atthawong yesterday announced he is washing his hands of politics altogether.

He said he fully understands the political situation and has decided to quit politics for good.

Mr Suporn, better known by his nickname "Rambo Isan", was released from the Suranaree Camp of the 2nd Army in Nakhon Ratchasima's Muang district on Thursday evening after spending six days in military detention.

He had earlier vowed to build up a force of 200,000 civil "warriors" to fight against the anti-government People's Democratic Reform Committee before the coup was launched.

A source in the Pheu Thai Party said party members will stay put and observe as the military proceeds in its bid to solve divisiveness and move the country forward.

"We are ready to stop political activities so the country can go forward and an election can take place as soon as possible," the source said.

Former Pheu Thai MP for Phrae, Worawat Ua-apinyakul, yesterday said he would wait on the sidelines until the political situation returns to normal. He called on the military to revamp the charter, saying the 2007 constitution was a key source of the political conflict.

"I want an end to divisions and national reconciliation, otherwise the country won't be able to move ahead," he said.

"Don't repeat the mistakes of the 2007 charter which triggered divisions."

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-- Phuket News 2014-06-01

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Ukraine showdown to shadow Obama in Europe

WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama will begin Monday a trip ringing with historic echoes to Europe, where sudden turbulence has rocked the political and security order and reshaped his foreign policy.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/730796-ukraine-showdown-to-shadow-obama-in-europe/

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Traffic around Democracy Monument reopened after no protesters show up

BANGKOK: -- Traffic police reopen roads around the Democracy Monument at 11:30 Sunday after no protesters showed up.

The roads around the monument was closed at 8 am. The Democracy Monument is among eight locations the protesters threatened to demonstrate against the coup Sunday.

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-- The Nation 2014-06-01

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South African woman completes 36km swim between Koh Tao and Koh Phangan

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KOH PHANGAN: -- South African woman Gene Giraudeau has successfully completed a 36km swim between Koh Tao and Koh Phangan, finishing in a time of 11 hours, 23 minutes, and is believed to be the first person to swim between the two islands.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/730797-south-african-woman-completes-36km-swim-between-koh-tao-and-koh-phangan/

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No protesters turn up at Ratchaprsong, number of security forces reduced

BANGKOK: -- No protesters turned up for a planned rally at the Ratchaprasong Intersection Sunday morning, prompting the junta to reduce the number of police and troops guarding the area.

Deputy Police Commissioner-General Pol Gen Somyos Pumpuangmuang visited the Ratchaprasong area at 10 am.

Seeing no protesters turning up, he ordered the number of troops to be reduced from nine companies to four and the number of police from four companies to three.

Somyos said he expected that the protesters would not turn up for a rally at the Intersection as planned.

Eight simultaneous rallies around Bangkok, including at Ratchaprasong, were announced by red-shirt activist and Laijut online magazine editor Sombat Boonngarmanong. Sombat himself did not turn up.

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-- The Nation 2014-06-01

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Lone woman arrested for staging silent protest in front of Gaysorn Plaza, Ratchaprasong

BANGKOK: -- A lone woman was arrested after she wore a mask with "people" word on it and stood silently in front of Gaysorn Plaza at the Ratchaprasong Intersection in an apparent symbolic protest against the coup.

The woman, who appeared in her 50s, did not say any word. She just flashed a victory sign and stood there for about five minutes. She then removed the mask and walked toward the Pratunam Intersection.

She was arrested by police and taken away on a police motorcycle. Initially, she refused to allow police to take her into custody, saying she was expressing her right as a Thai citizen.

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-- The Nation 2014-06-01

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Yingluck posts Facebook message to thank her supporters

BANGKOK: -- Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra Sunday posted her picture with her son on her Facebook wall and thanked the people who had concerns for her.

In the message that was posted at 10:09 am, Yingluck said a lot of changes happened to Thailand during the past week.

She said many people were worried about her and would like to know how she was doing. "So, I would like to use this chance to thank you all for expressing concerns for me through Facebook and other media," she said.

"I would like to use this chance to thank you all again for support for me all along. And I would like to hereby extend my moral support to all Thais."

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-- The Nation 2014-06-01

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About 100 anti-coup protesters demonstrated in front of Terminal 21 shopping mall at Asoke intersection at noon today.

The protesters showed up shortly afternoon Sombat Ngarmboon-anong, editor of Lai Jood magazine, posted a message in his Facebook page, calling them to rally at Terminal 21 shopping mall.

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-- Thai PBS 2014-06-01

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Navy and Police Post-Curfew Checkpoint in Central Pattaya

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PATTAYA: -- As the Midnight curfew came into effect, early on Sunday Morning, The Royal Thai Navy, with assistance from Pattaya Police and District Officials, formed a checkpoint in Central Pattaya to check those who were on the streets after the curfew.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/730826-navy-and-police-post-curfew-checkpoint-in-central-pattaya/

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