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Friday March 12 Red-shirt rally live updates

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More than 300 troops have been deployed at barb-wired Govt House, TV live footage shows. Traffic is v light at Rajadamnoen. 11 minutes ago

matichon, citing Govt intelligence, says Thaksin camp hopes to score victory in 5days, with numerous threats of violence from now till then. 25 minutes ago via web

Manager.co.th highlights claims that Thaksin's key men are deserting them including all the rogue officers. 29 minutes ago via web

Two major news website, matichon and manager, start the day with relatively different mood. 30 minutes ago via web

Men's excrement will b thrown at Abhisit, women's excrement against Suthep. And the "third sex" excrement against Prem. 32 minutes ago via web

In case u haven't read about it, a red leader, Arisman, claimed 3 different types of excrement will b used against Prem, abhisit and Suthep. 33 minutes ago via web

Men's excrement will b thrown at Abhisit, women's excrement against Suthep. And the "third sex" excrement against Prem. 34 minutes ago

The Nation's analysis of the latest situation:
Will Thaksin be saved? http://www.thaivisa....ed-t346623.html

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Map Of Possible Bangkok Trouble Spots For This Weekend:
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Map-Bangkok-...ke-t346351.html

Petrol Sales And Deliveries In Bangkok Suspended:
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Petrol-Sales...-S-t346435.html

Fake Thai Police Or Military Will Be Prosecuted : Suthep
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Fake-Thai-Po...ec-t346651.html

Bangkok Residents Plea For Peace
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Bangkok-Resi...ce-t346650.html

Bangkok Embassies Warnings And Advisories
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Bangkok-Emba...or-t344213.html

THAI Requests Passengers to Spare time to get to the Airport
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/THAI-Airways...-S-t346728.html

FON TOK?
Red-shirts rally - will it rain on their parade? Here's the weather forecast for the weekend: http://weather.thaivisa.com

PHOTOS:
Photos from the field: http://www.oknation....0/03/11/entry-1

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TAN_Network: Reports suggest more than 250 red shirt supporters have gathered at Bangna intersection, ready to march into Sukumvit Rd

Nation: PM arrives to work at Government House as usual

Nation: Suthep pledges restraints, no civil war anticipated

Bangkok Post: Suthep: There will be no civil war

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The Nation: Thousands of red-shirts from N,NE expected to converge at Wang Noi district,Ayutthaya,main gateway to Bangkok,traffic jam expected

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TAN Network: DAAD leader Jatuporn Phrompan officially informs Senate of intention to gather signatures to impeach judges on Thaksin's case 1 minute ago

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TAN Network: Chiang Mai red shirts set up motorcade and are now preparing to leave the main municipal area, heading for Bangkok

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TAN Network: ASTV: 200 red motorcycles circling around Lak Si protest area

MCOT: Security tightened, checkpoints scan for weapons as Red Shirts nationwide set to enter Bangkok

NNT: Security at government house has been increased by more than 500 security officers.

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Security Beefed Up at Siriraj and Nearby Water Ways

BANGKOK: -- The Royal Thai Navy has announced that four companies of security forces, along with metropolitan police, will be stationed at Siriraj Hospital to provide extra security for His Majesty the King, who is now under medical supervision.

The Royal Thai Navy has confirmed that four groups of marine security will be deployed to safeguard His Majesty the King, who is currently under medical supervision at Siriraj Hospital.

The Navy elaborated that marine forces are ready round-the-clock with troops deployed to Krungthonburi Bridge, Rama 8 Bridge, Phra Pin Klao Bridge, and Saphan Phut or Memorial Bridge.

They added that they will join hands with marine police and the Harbour Department to maintain peace for boat commuters.

Meanwhile, the National Peace-Keeping Center has banned unauthorized traffic in three areas near the hospital.

The restricted areas are 1) Phrannok Street, from Fai Chai Intersection to Phrannok Pier, 2) Arun Amarin Street, from Arun Amarin Bridge to Thon Buri Palace and 3) Itsaraphap Street, from Pho Sam Thon to Thonburi train station.

They explained that those whose behavior is deemed a risk to the Kingdom's stability are prohibited from entering the area, and they are calling on the general public to inform authorities of any suspicious activities.


-- Tan Network 2010-03-12

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MCOT
Jatuporn: UDD rallies at meeting points in BKK to end at 5pm, mass rally starts at Phan Fah Bridge Sat before intensified protest Sun

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Over 200 red shirts gather in Bang Khen

BANGKOK -- Over 200 red-shirt protesters gathered at the Rebellion Suppression Monument in Bang Khen district at 10:30 am Thursday.

They gathered to wait for Veera Musigapong and Weng Tojitrakarn, who are scheduled to lead a march from the monument at noon.

About 300 police men were deployed to keep security at the area.


-- The Nation 2010-03-12

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TAN Network: DPM Suthep: Request to revoke DAAD leaders' bail will be made immediately if they incite violence; rallies might last 3-7 days

NATION: Of all the gathering spots at Bangkok suburbs which are getting increasingly crowded, Lak Si seems to boast the biggest number of red shirts

NATION: Numbers remain in the hundreds but are expected to rise sharply very soon. Rituals to "curse" Abhisit have been performed by protesters.

TAN Network: Bangkok Bank's Bangna Branch has temporarily closed for business as more than 500 red shirts gather at Bangna intersection

NATION: Red shirts gathering at Lak Si plan to march to nearby 11th Infantry Regiment soon. Unconfirmed reports had said Prem was at the regiment HQ

THAI Airways Requests Passengers to Spare time to get to the Airport:
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/THAI-Airways...-S-t346728.html

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MCOT: Suthep thanks security agencies for preparations during protest; bombs in Surat are not underestimated, fears more turbulence

TAN Network: Reports suggest that many areas of Bangkok are being disrupted by hundreds of red shirt motorcyle gangs

NATION: Reds at BangNa intersection have split into 2 groups and started moving away in opposite directions on Sukhumvit Rd.

TAN Network: DAAD leader Nattawut Saikua says if rallies last at least 7 days, PM will have to dissolve Parliament

Five Bombs Hit Surat Thani Ahead Of Red Shirt Rally:
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Bombs-Hit-Su...rt-t346731.html

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Red shirts start marching from North, Northeast

Thousands of red shirts from the North and the Northeast have started their march Friday's morning, expecting to reach Bangkok by Sunday.

Those from the North are expected to converge and stay overnight in Nakhon Sawan while those from the Northeast will spend the night at Nakhon Ratchasima.

Before departing their respective hometowns, the red shirts organised a series of ceremonies to pay respect to and ask for the blessing of deities revered in their towns.

Colourful departure ceremonies were held in Chiang Mai. Lampang, Udon Thani and Ubon Ratchathani.


-- The Nation 2010-03-12

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NATION: Thaksin's frist messages of the day insisted red protesters will never target the Siriraj hospital.
"Red people" are very loyal too, he said, adding that he heard govt might use troublemakers dressed in red to create problems at Siriraj

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Red shirts to disperse by 5 pm and regroup Sunday

The red shirts in the capital will voluntarily disperse by 5.00 pm today before regrouping for the mass rally on Sunday, rally organiser Jatuporn Promphan said on Friday.

The red shirts have assembled today as a gesture to kick off their rally.

Among their main activities is the cursing ceremony held at five locations, Lak Si Circle, Taksin Circle, Din Daeng Junction, Lumpini Park and Bang Na Intersection.

A separate ceremony is also held in Nonthaburi.

-- THE NATION
2012-03-03

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TAN Network: PM arrives at 11th Infantry Regiment

Bangkokpundit: From army spokesman non-bkk license plates transporting red shirts will NOT get a pass.

Nation: Red-shirts Friday held activities at Laksi Circle, Taksin Circle, Din Daeng Junction, Lumpini Park, Bang Na Intersection, Nonthaburi

Bangkokpundit: NBT just interview police officer regarding bkk traffic. Everything seems normal and is expected to be normal thoughtout the day (14:12pm)


Red shirts at Wong Wien Yai disperse

The red-shirt demonstrators at the Wong Wien Yai dispersed at 1:30 pm Friday.
Jatuporn Promphan, a red-shirt leader, left the demonstration ground after performing a rite to commence the rally at noon.
The protesters left on their pick-up trucks.

-- The Nation

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MCOT: PM arrives at 11th Infantry Regiment to assess situation with security agencies as Red Shirts has begun separate rallies in capital

Nation: Bkk Bank branches - Bangna & Chamber of Commerce - close today.

Nation: UN (office in Bangkok) announces Mon as a holiday and let staff leave the office early at 3pm today

Bangkok post: Traffic jam begins on Mitraphap road

Phuket Gazette: Tourists to be routed to Phuket http://www.phuketgaz...ail.asp?Id=8450

MCOT: Red Shirts gather at Wangnoi checkpoint, waiting for Deputy PM Suthep's arrival for inspection of officials' operation

Nation: Barring Pathum Thani incident, it's been peaceful. Govt's even offering to transport provincial reds from Bkk suburbs to downtown tomorrow.

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Bangkok Post: Banks close branches near rally sites

Bangkokpundit: Largest redmarch in Samut Prakan, just outside of bkk, about 5,000 red-shirts

The Nation: Our photographer standing by at Siriraj said Privy Council head Prem Tinsulanonda is scheduled to arrive at the hospital soon.

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Nation: A govt intelligence source has told us that the numbers of red protesters on the first day have fallen way short of expectation. "They expected thousands at each gathering point, but protest leaders only managed to gather hundreds at each spot," the source said.
Thepthai claims organisers have requested Bt500 million from Thaksin for a five-day campaign, but Thaksin cut it down by half.

Thepthai Senpong, spokesman for Democrat leader Abhisit, mocked the low first-day turn-outs as result of freeze-up of money flow from Dubai.

TAN Network: TAN_Network Locations of Tourism Police Centers:1.Viset Chaisri Fort (Grand Palace)2.Chanasongkram Police Stn (Khao San road) 3.Lumpini Park

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TAN Network:
Red protests going strong in front of 11th Infantry Regiment

Authorities estimate around 5,000-6,000 red-shirt protesters have joined the mass red shirt rally.
Red leaders expected 1 million.

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Banks near rally sites closed

BANGKOK: -- All Government Housing Banks branches in Bangkok closed at 2 pm this Friday to ensure safety of customers and its staffs, the bank's president Khan Prachuabmoh said.

Bangkok Bank branches at Phan Fa bridge, Ratchadamnoen avenue and Bang Na intersection were closed today, as well as other commercial banks branches near the rallies sites.

-- The Nation
2010-03-12

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TAN Network

ASTV: Rumors suggest Thaksin has arrived at Cambodia's Siem Reap province

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MCOT: Suthep unworried over Red Shirt threat to besiege Bangkok
Suthep inspects major checkpoint at Wang Noi; Red Shirt protesters wait to meet him

THE NATION
Updates on key people's whereabouts: Yingluck Shinawatra has left the country, according to Noppadon.
The Shinawatras aren't running away, Noppadon said. They had planned the trips in advance, according to him.

Thaksin's daughters are in Germany. Pojaman is in Hong Kong.

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THE NATION:
Over 500 red-shirts in Nakhon Phanom, led by Puea Thai MP Chavalit Witchayasuth,will head for Bkk late this afternoon to join mass anti-govt rally this weekend

TAN Network:
INN is reporting that Jatuporn, as he announced the dispersement at Wongwien Yai, said they would regather tomorrow at noon at Pan Fah

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TAN Network
INN: MFA acknowledges that Thaksin has left the UAE;checking rumors that he's on his way to Siem Reap
INN: Authorities checking if UAE instructed Thaksin to leave the country

THE NATION:
INN has reported that Thaksin has left Dubai and is heading to Cambodia. If true, this is BIG development.
This alleged development follows FM Kasit's formal protest to UAE embassy two days ago.
THE NATION is trying to find out if Thaksin's been really kicked out of Dubai.