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No Chaos during PAD Seminar in Udon Thani
A planned anti-government gathering in Udon Thani province ran without any disturbances, though there were clashes between the pro and anti-government groups in the area last month.
Yesterday's political seminar held by supporters of the People's Alliance for Democracy or PAD at the city hall of Udon Thani province ran without any problems, though a pro-government group in the area earlier vowed to do every thing possible to bar anti-government rallies from taking place in the province.
However, some 700 police officers were assigned to oversee security around the rally site to prevent possible chaos between the pro and anti-government groups.
On the stage, several political activists rotated in speaking to the rally-goers about the failures of the Samak Sundaravej administration in handling public administration and presented their viewpoints about political reform.
PAD supporters in Udon Thani province had previously planned to hold the seminar at Thung Srimuang public park in the downtown area, but its municipal government did not allow the group to hold its activities and placed ten fire trucks to block the park's entrance.
A pro-government group in Udon Thani province last month clashed with PAD supporters during its anti government rally at Nong Prajak public park. The clash injured several PAD supporters.
- Thailand Outlook / 18 August 2008
Security Tightens At Government House To Block Anti-govt Protesters
Started by george, 2008-06-20 11:42
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Old Man River
Platinum Member Posted 2008-08-23 17:48:14
I don't know what thread pertains to the PAD now, but since the other one is locked, I will try this one.
Hammered, I meant to say that everyone is now talking about Tuesday's final demonstration instead of my typo of everyone is not talking about it. Seems that this one is to be the grand finale. Edited by Old Man River, 2008-08-23 17:49:15. #828
cmsally
Platinum Member Posted 2008-08-23 18:03:13
I don't know what thread pertains to the PAD now, but since the other one is locked, I will try this one. Hammered, I meant to say that everyone is now talking about Tuesday's final demonstration instead of my typo of everyone is not talking about it. Seems that this one is to be the grand finale. Has it been said that Tuesday's protest will be the last one? If so, was there any given reason why it would be the last. I guess either the govt will resign or there will be large raffle prizes handed around at the end of the protest. #829
Tony Clifton
Platinum Member Posted 2008-08-23 18:04:41
They know something we don`t.
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sriracha john
Star Member Posted 2008-08-23 19:47:29
somebody's birthday is Tuesday.
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ratcatcher
Rigid Member Posted 2008-08-23 20:15:06
Chamlong says PAD will not halt protest after mass rally on Tuesday
Chamlong Srimuang, a leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy, Saturday dismissed speculation that the PAD would halt rallies after a mass demonstration planned on Tuesday. Chamlong said the PAD would make a big march to several important locations on Tuesday. He said the PAD would announce the names of the places that day. He said the PAD would continue its rallies after the mass demonstration on Tuesday until its goal to oust the government is achieved. The Nation The Mystery continues.
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sriracha john
Star Member Posted 2008-08-23 20:28:28
more is revealed...
People's Alliance Not to Halt Protest after Mass Rally on Tuesday Core leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy, or PAD, Chamlong Srimuang insisted that the final whistle blowing for the rally on Tuesday August 26th does not imply that the group is trying to stop the gathering and the rally is not aimed at political gain. The PAD will continue the rally at Makkhawan Bridge in Bangkok until the Cabinet resigns, following the failure of the government to run the country. Chamlong believes that a large number of the nationwide PAD networks will attend the gathering in the capital on Tuesday, causing the government to react to the group. He said the group will stage a mobile rally harmoniously in several major destinations for the last whistle blowing, to press the government to leave without any violence. The PAD core leader confirmed there is no conflict among the security personnel of the group, as mentioned by Deputy Government Spokesman Natthawut Saikua. He said such a claim aims to discredit the PAD. Chamlong also clarified about the opening of a post office box from August 20th to September 5th to provide financial assistance from the public to ASTV. He said the move is his own decision, not a request of PAD leader Sondhi Limthongkul, because he wants the TV station to pass its current critical situation. On Monday, August 25th, the PAD mobile rally will gather in the Kiakkai area at 10 am to show their support for Yothinburana School students and nearby residents in protesting the construction of the new Parliament building. - Thailand Outlook / today #833
sriracha john
Star Member Posted 2008-08-23 20:33:19
Opposition Leader Urges Government to Accept People's Right to Protest
Leader of the opposition Democrat Party Abhisit Vejjajiva stated the major rally against the government by the People's Alliance for Democracy, or PAD, on September 26th *I believe that's an editing mistake and that August 26th is the intended date* must be held under legal framework a peaceful approach. Abhisit said that, meanwhile, the government needs to accept peoples' constitutional rights to hold a peaceful protest and has a responsibility to oversee security for rally-goers. The opposition leader believes the PAD's upcoming major rally will not result in a resignation of Samak Sundaravej's government. The Democrat's Leader also held a meeting today with the party's executives and its Bangkok councilors to discuss the election of Bangkok Governor to be held on October 5th. - Thailand Outlook / today ======================================================================= Abhisit says PAD's rallies cannot lead to changes in politics Democrat Party Leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said Saturday that the People's Alliance for Democracy should ensure that its demonstrations will not cause trouble to the public. He said the rallies would not lead to changes in politics because any change should be made in line with the Constitution. - The Nation / today Edited by sriracha john, 2008-08-23 20:34:17. #834
Old Man River
Platinum Member Posted 2008-08-23 21:23:12 Quote more is revealed... People's Alliance Not to Halt Protest after Mass Rally on Tuesday Core leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy, or PAD, Chamlong Srimuang insisted that the final whistle blowing for the rally on Tuesday August 26th does not imply that the group is trying to stop the gathering and the rally is not aimed at political gain. - Thailand Outlook / today They made a call for donations yesterday. Maybe they found a major donor. #835
hammered
Titanium Member Posted 2008-08-24 12:39:47
Quote more is revealed... People's Alliance Not to Halt Protest after Mass Rally on Tuesday Core leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy, or PAD, Chamlong Srimuang insisted that the final whistle blowing for the rally on Tuesday August 26th does not imply that the group is trying to stop the gathering and the rally is not aimed at political gain. - Thailand Outlook / today They made a call for donations yesterday. Maybe they found a major donor. Samak;) He needs them to keep the constitutional ammendments away and keep himself as PM. Seriously as we settle in for long battle and with earstwhile PAD allies now deal making with Samak if they can we will see a change in PAD tactics. The question sremains what can break the logjam as a few more years of this and Tahiland will be in a real mess. right now government is doing nothing and had done nothing for years and bureaucrats are not going to put their necks on the line and do anything until they see a winner emerge. The country really does need to move away from egomaniacal and meglomaniacal power struggles. Central to this is Thaksin. Either he has to win outright, lose outright or a deal be done that satisfies him or we have to wait until the economy collapses totally or there is divine intervetion of the kind that needs no interpretation. #836
Old Man River
Platinum Member Posted 2008-08-24 16:37:18
Quote more is revealed... People's Alliance Not to Halt Protest after Mass Rally on Tuesday Core leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy, or PAD, Chamlong Srimuang insisted that the final whistle blowing for the rally on Tuesday August 26th does not imply that the group is trying to stop the gathering and the rally is not aimed at political gain. - Thailand Outlook / today They made a call for donations yesterday. Maybe they found a major donor. Central to this is Thaksin. Either he has to win outright, lose outright or a deal be done that satisfies him or we have to wait until the economy collapses totally or there is divine intervetion of the kind that needs no interpretation. #837
Old Man River
Platinum Member Posted 2008-08-25 14:41:29
Samak has said on NBT TV this afternoon that he can't be responsible if bombs are thrown at demonstrators tomorrow.
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hammered
Titanium Member Posted 2008-08-25 15:05:45
Samak has said on NBT TV this afternoon that he can't be responsible if bombs are thrown at demonstrators tomorrow. The pre-demo talk is usually aimed at scaring people from attending. I am quite sure that if bombs really go off the government are in big trouble. Here in Chonburi there one hel_l of a lot of buses chartered to go to Bangkok. Whether they make it past the roadblocks remains to be seen. I also saw something in todays Post where a southern organization were claiming they would take 100,000. If these all come off it signals a move in tactics by those opposing Thaksin and the PPP who have recently not given so much backing to the PAD. The recent criticism of the government's spending plans may also have an effect. #839
sriracha john
Star Member Posted 2008-08-25 15:23:37
Did Samak make the announcement because his point man on bombing PAD rallies is gone?
Interior Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung states that he has received a report on a possible attack by an ill-will group, wishing to interfere with the People's Alliance for Democracy rally and worsen the current conflict. Chalerm says the group is the same gang responsible for the New Year's bomb attack in nine areas throughout the metropolitan Chalerm calls for the PAD to take responsibility if chaos takes place. Obvious scare tactics - and a not so subtle attempt aimed at discouraging potential protesters from joining the rally. ..........it's blatantly obvious that the government is doing it's all - within it's means - to minimalise and eradicate this thorn - the PAD - from it's and it's puppet-masters - back-side! Edited by sriracha john, 2008-08-25 15:26:20. #840
Los78
Senior Member Posted 2008-08-25 15:59:06
Its so nice of PAD (People Against Democracy) to give us NO notice about where they will be protesting and what roads they will be blocking in tomorrows protests. Nothing like random traffic gridlock.......
 in addition to the normal traffic gridlock....
Edited by Los78, 2008-08-25 16:01:45. #841
Old Man River
Platinum Member Posted 2008-08-25 20:02:16
Right now, in Bangkok, this is the main story among Thai's. If you aren't getting ready to leave your house, you are talking to people getting ready to leave their houses. It has been years since a demonstration has attracted so much interest.
I hope it remains peaceful. #842
blaze
Super Member Posted 2008-08-25 20:19:42
Right now, in Bangkok, this is the main story among Thai's. If you aren't getting ready to leave your house, you are talking to people getting ready to leave their houses. It has been years since a demonstration has attracted so much interest. I hope it remains peaceful. I don't think the PPP people want this. Who does? #843
bulmercke
Super Member Posted 2008-08-25 22:15:30
Tomorrow (Tuesday) there's also a rally being held by pro-Thasin/Samak supporters near Chatuchak - Bangkok
Is it merely co-incidental that perhaps the PADs biggest gathering for a long time will be held the same day? I don't think so. Who knows whether pro-Thasin-Samak supporters have been organised and given the green light to unleash unbridled violence on PAD supporters somwhere at some time during the day. What happened a few weeks ago in Udon Thani springs to mind. Could get nasty again tomorrow. #844
lifeisrandom
Senior Member Posted 2008-08-26 00:19:25
i love reading all the end of democracy posts. i thought last coup was the end of democracy.
yes yes, dark days are ahead. #845
Tony Clifton
Platinum Member Posted 2008-08-26 07:17:46
Right now, in Bangkok, this is the main story among Thai's. If you aren't getting ready to leave your house, you are talking to people getting ready to leave their houses. It has been years since a demonstration has attracted so much interest. I hope it remains peaceful. Woke up at 7(that`s new), turned on the tv and the PAD rally was already packed full! At this time, there are usually only about a dozen people leftover from the night shift. #846
jumnien
Platinum Member Posted 2008-08-26 07:33:09
Right now, in Bangkok, this is the main story among Thai's. If you aren't getting ready to leave your house, you are talking to people getting ready to leave their houses. It has been years since a demonstration has attracted so much interest. I hope it remains peaceful. Woke up at 7(that`s new), turned on the tv and the PAD rally was already packed full! At this time, there are usually only about a dozen people leftover from the night shift. #847
george
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