Suthep Thaugsuban, leader of the protesting Civil Movement for Democracy, declared Sunday (Dec 1) the “People’s Victory Day” when protesters would completely occupy key ministries, including Government House.

Speaking at a raised platform at the Government Complex before thousands of cheering crowds, Suthep said that all state agencies at the Government Complex in Nonthaburi would be occupied from tonight. And he told government officials working there to stop working from Monday until further notice from the protest group.

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