Thailand’s red shirt protesters have vowed to step up their campaign for new elections after a peace overture to the government was rejected. Hundreds blocked traffic trying to get into Bangkok amid fears police reinforcements were being sent to the capital to clear areas occupied by activists. Although a failed attempt to eject red shirts […]
(RFE/RL) — Thailand’s red-shirted protesters started dressing in different colors today to avoid being arrested, as the government tried new measures to stop the protests from growing. The red-shirted supporters of ousted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra have occupied Bangkok’s main shopping area of Ratchaprasong for three weeks. They are seeking to pressure the government […]
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva had this morning ordered army commander-in-chief Anupong Paojinda to use force to crack down on red-shirt protesters, co-leader of the United front for Democracy against Dictatorship Jatuporn Prompan said. “Mr Abhisit told Gen Anupong that he would not dissolve House of Representatives or negotiate with UDD leaders. He wanted the army […]
Leaders of Thailand’s opposition United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), also known as the “Red Shirts”, have softened their stance and proposed a new deadline to the government. UDD leader Veera Musikhapong said the Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva’s Government must dissolve the House in 30 days, and new elections be held 60 days […]
While the red-shirted protesters have been bunkering down, the government yesterday came under more heat from other pressure groups, with the multicoloured shirts threatening to stage a mass rally on Friday and the yellow shirts planning their next move tomorrow. Dr Tul Sitthisomwong, a leader of the anti-red-shirt group, said yesterday that the multihued shirts […]
People supporting the multi-coloured group filled the open ground around the equestrian statue of King Rama V at the Royal Plaza early Friday night in a show of support for the government and a rejection of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) and its demanda for a House dissolution. Organisers of the sua […]
Five grenades were fired from M79 launchers at BTS Saladaeng station last night from unknown launch sites, killing one Thai woman and injuring 75 others, including three foreigners. Five grenades were fired from M79 launchers at BTS Saladaeng station and nearby areas last night from unknown launch sites, killing one Thai woman and injuring 75 […]
Police have arrested five suspects in connection with the five bombings at Silom intersection on Thursday night. One of the suspects is a former military officer. The suspects were arrested at Robinson department store. They are now being interrogated at Thung Maha Maek police station, the reports said. Jaturon Noppakit, a suspect, said he was […]
