Curfew 'could be reimposed'

[Lite Beer]

Curfew 'could be reimposed'
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- NCPO says measure could be invoked again in areas that are faced with security threats

Curfew may be reimposed in any area found to have security threats, a junta spokesperson said yesterday, just a day after the lifting of the nationwide curfew.

Any area with the risk of disturbances that threaten national security may see the curfew invoked again, Pathamakorn Ratanadilok Na-Phuket, a spokeswoman for the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), said.

She said the country would remain under martial law although the authorities would focus on enforcing ordinary laws to deal with law-breakers.

The spokesperson said the curfew had contributed to a reduction of crime - including violent crime - traffic violations and gambling.

Colonel Winthai Suvari, another NCPO spokesman, thanked the public for their cooperation.

"We have to thank the public members for their understanding towards the need to use different measures. The NCPO has obtained good cooperation," he said.

The junta said in its announcement on Friday night that the curfew was lifted as the overall situation had improved.

"The overall situation across the country has eased and there are no signs of violence. To ease the impact on people's daily lives and boost tourism by Thais and foreigners, the curfew is being lifted in the remaining areas nationwide with immediate effect," the statement said.

That was good news for entertainment venues, and many immediately saw more customers.

The curfew had earlier been lifted in 25 provinces, many of them tourist destinations such as Pattaya, Phuket, Krabi and Koh Samui.

The curfew was imposed on May 22 following the military takeover and was initially effective nationwide from 10pm-5am.

It was later relaxed while cancellations of the curfew were gradually announced in areas where the atmosphere was calm, most of which were popular tourist destinations.

Following the nationwide lifting of the curfew, the Airport Rail Link, BTS Skytrain and MRT subway announced that from yesterday their normal service times - 6am to midnight - had resumed.

In Chiang Mai, the private sector welcomed the lifting of the curfew, saying it would benefit the tourism industry as a whole.

Narong Kongprasert, president of the Thai Chamber of Commerce's upper northern provinces, said the move would boost tourists' confidence in Thailand and he believed there would be more visitors coming to the country.

La-iad Bungsithong, leader of the Association of Northern Hotel Operators, said she believed occupancy rates would now increase.

She said that in this coming week the association would meet with tour operators to discuss how to assure prospective tourists that the situation in Thailand had returned to normal.

Meanwhile, deputy Police Commissioner General Somyos Pumphanmuang said the explosion at Bangkok's Rama IX intersection on Friday night - before the lifting of the curfew - might not be related to politics.

The explosion reportedly damaged two cars and slightly damaged a nearby police booth.

Somyos said someone might have discarded the Russian-made RDG5 grenade there and a car might have accidentally run over it.

He said it was also possible that the explosion was caused by a fight between local rival gangs of teenagers.

In Kanchanaburi, police arrested 40 young men and women involved in illegal street racing; 32 motorcycles were seized.

The youngsters were fined for causing a public disturbance at night and their parents accompanied them back home after they were put on probation.

They returned to the street racing shortly after the curfew was lifted, according to police.

-- The Nation 2014-05-15

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1. Yes I hope so Bangkok has never been safer since the curfew, also the regular yaba smoker's on the footbridge outside my place have disappeared. The next step for the military would be to sort out the corrupt cops...Go the Coup!

[NongKhaiKid]

Agree or not, like or not this is how martial law works and something can be done on a single instruction from the NCPO.

No need to table in parliament, discuss and vote.

[daveAustin]

I hope it's reimposed nationwide, I hate hangovers.

[Tokay]

The 4 hours the curfew was imposed every night oddly fixed everything.

I guess reds and anti-coup people really don't operate between 12am - 4am. Never would have seen that coming.

[FangFerang]

I live near the kanchanaburi bikers race. It was actually quiet. They went back to racing -- no enforcement, even after one kid was killed and three others injured (and that's just since the curfew was lifted).

[sweatalot]

Agree or not, like or not this is how martial law works and something can be done on a single instruction from the NCPO.

No need to table in parliament, discuss and vote.

No need to table in parliament, discuss and vote.

Yes. But get results

[Gandtee]

Perhaps if there was a 24 hour curfew there would be no crime, no traffic violations and no gambling?

[klauskunkel]

Meanwhile, deputy Police Commissioner General Somyos Pumphanmuang said the explosion at Bangkok's Rama IX intersection on Friday night - before the lifting of the curfew - might not be related to politics.

The explosion reportedly damaged two cars and slightly damaged a nearby police booth.

Somyos said someone might have discarded the Russian-made RDG5 grenade there and a car might have accidentally run over it.

He said it was also possible that the explosion was caused by a fight between local rival gangs of teenagers.

...or, how about a dispute between adjoining shop owners in the area...or, a love triangle gone out of hand...or, some farang did it...or, whatever

Dear Police Commissioner General, if you don't know what, how and why stuff happened, then better don't talk at all

[bigbamboo]

Perhaps if there was a 24 hour curfew there would be no crime, no traffic violations and no gambling?

What are you trying to do...... turn Thailand into a nation of Buddhists?

[Gandtee]

Perhaps if there was a 24 hour curfew there would be no crime, no traffic violations and no gambling?

What are you trying to do...... turn Thailand into a nation of Buddhists?

Sarcasm! I suppose it applies to both of us?

[masuk]

Agree or not, like or not this is how martial law works and something can be done on a single instruction from the NCPO.

No need to table in parliament, discuss and vote.

YES! It seems to me that the Royal Thai army are doing the work that the Police should have been doing in the past.

[SiggiCM]

In Chiang Mai, the private sector welcomed the lifting of the curfew, saying it would benefit the tourism industry as a whole.

big joke, all bars are forced by police to close after midnight, seems hte owners dont know the right person now to pay, bars couldn´t show the world cup matches last night, no england - italy, no spicy,

yes the army know how to put pressure on the owners and in some days they will give the price how much to pay for after midnight bussines

[charmonman]

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We are in charge children, so do as we order you to do, otherwise more forced imprisonment and disappearances for you.

Pinochet was a terrific dictator in his day, wasn't he? Do I see a resemblance?

I don't know, do you? I don't. Did this coup have the backing of the U.S. government and the CIA? No. Did this coup involve the massacre of political dissidents in a soccer stadium? No. The disappearance of thousands, the detention and torture of tens of thousands? I don't think so. Dictatorial rule for 17 years. Hardly. Please elaborate on the similarities you see because as far as I can tell there are very few, unless you allow for gross exaggeration.

[Torrens54]

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We are in charge children, so do as we order you to do, otherwise more forced imprisonment and disappearances for you.

Pinochet was a terrific dictator in his day, wasn't he? Do I see a resemblance?

I don't know, do you? I don't. Did this coup have the backing of the U.S. government and the CIA? No. Did this coup involve the massacre of political dissidents in a soccer stadium? No. The disappearance of thousands, the detention and torture of tens of thousands? I don't think so. Dictatorial rule for 17 years. Hardly. Please elaborate on the similarities you see because as far as I can tell there are very few, unless you allow for gross exaggeration.

Spot On, charmonman!

I suspect "Hawke" is more of a chattering "Minor Bird" and prattling on, about matters of which he/she is totally ignorant.

[BadBouy]

I hope it's reimposed nationwide, I hate hangovers.

A couple weeks off and your out of shape? Stick with it bottoms up!

[Paulzed]

Leave the curfew in place, it seems to have done the job of keeping the riff-raff at bay and the nay Sayers quiet !

General P knows what he doing.

[Chao Lao Beach]

Perhaps if there was a 24 hour curfew there would be no crime, no traffic violations and no gambling?

What are you trying to do...... turn Thailand into a nation of Buddhists?

Maybe

[Hawk]

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We are in charge children, so do as we order you to do, otherwise more forced imprisonment and disappearances for you.

Pinochet was a terrific dictator in his day, wasn't he? Do I see a resemblance?

I don't know, do you? I don't. Did this coup have the backing of the U.S. government and the CIA? No. Did this coup involve the massacre of political dissidents in a soccer stadium? No. The disappearance of thousands, the detention and torture of tens of thousands? I don't think so. Dictatorial rule for 17 years. Hardly. Please elaborate on the similarities you see because as far as I can tell there are very few, unless you allow for gross exaggeration.

Spot On, charmonman!

I suspect "Hawke" is more of a chattering "Minor Bird" and prattling on, about matters of which he/she is totally ignorant.

Couple of buddgies twittering in their self made cages aren't you. Coups are good for their opponents health and wellbeing aren't they. Remember the bloodshed of some previous Thai coups, or you are not old enough? Did you not see in years gone by the massacre of students and civilians down at the old Sunday market area?

Live in your cocoons while everything around you goes to hell. Have you not noticed the weapons of choice, intimidation and censorship are increasing everyday. Your freedom as well as the locals is being eroded slowly but surely, censorship, telephone eavesdropping, ID cards, passport inspections, the immigration demanding to know your every move etc. Now neighbours spying on their fellow neighbours, encouraged to report any so called deviant behaviour. The country has good teachers to learn from, China, USA, Britain........

[stephen terry]

In Kanchanaburi, police arrested 40 young men and women involved in illegal street racing; 32 motorcycles were seized.

The youngsters were fined for causing a public disturbance at night and their parents accompanied them back home after they were put on probation.

They returned to the street racing shortly after the curfew was lifted, according to police.

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And they should have been arrested again, had their motorbikes impounded, and been fined the maximum allowed. Plus a clear warning to their parents that a custodial sentence would be sought if it ever happened again. For heaven's sake, what does it take to uphold the law?

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[TheWizardofRnR]

Is there a poll on here to see how many people on here whether your Thai or Farang , are in total support for the coup ? Don't be afraid to take a side , or do you think that The Generals got a private to search for just such thinkers , to find out who are the people that don't think the Coup was the best thing to happen ? Why not you say ? Since the way the politicians were taking the Nation, was to a dangerous conclusion , if they were allowed to keep up their bickering and overlooking the people , because their time was spent on doing things for themselves firstly ! Worry about the people later on down the road !

Is that not the true definition of the Word : Politician