Patients have been evacuated from a hospital in the Thai capital, Bangkok, after anti-government demonstrators forced their way into the grounds. The red-shirts, looking for soldiers they thought were hiding there, later apologised for the incident. In a TV address, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has said he will not tolerate further violence by the reds, […]
Troops, protesters clash on highway Soldier shot dead, 19 people injured Security authorities have ordered Bangkok police to close all roads around the red shirt rally site as of last night to increase the pressure on the anti-government group. Sources said the Centre for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation imposed the order to block […]
Thailand’s pro-establishment “Yellow Shirts” called Monday for the imposition of martial law to end mass anti-government protests by the rival “Red Shirts,” warning they may take action themselves. The Reds were on alert for a crackdown by the security forces on their fortified camp in the heart of Bangkok, where tensions remained high after a […]
BANGKOK, April 24 (TNA) – To erase public doubt, Thailand’s Civil Court on Saturday said the Centre for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation (CRES) can indeed disperse anti-government protesters now occupying Bangkok’s prime business district “if necessary”, but emphasised that it must be “carried out in line with international standards.” The clarification came after […]
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva called an emergency meeting with security officials Thursday night after a series of blasts hit business district, killing one and injuring 56 others. Government spokesman Panitan Wattanayakorn said that the prime minister has called an emergency meeting with security officials. The Nation
BANGKOK, April 13 (TNA) — The current State of Emergency imposed by the Thai government will be maintained as long as anti-government protesters are occupying Bangkok streets, while legal actions will be taken against the ‘terrorists’ mingling with the protesters, Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban said on Tuesday. Mr Suthep, also chief of the Centre […]
Red-shirt demonstrators on Sunday vowed to continue their protests on Sunday, after clashes between soldiers and protesters resulted in 21 dead and more than 800 injured. Red-shirt leader Natthawut Saikua said the red-shirt protesters will continue to occupy the Ratchaprasong intersection and Phan Fa Bridge until Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva dissolves the House of Representatives […]
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva conceded the enforcement of Internal Security Act (ISA) had failed to deter the protests by the red shirts. Abhisit then deemed it necessary to invoke the emergency decree over Bangkok. Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban has been appointed to supervise the emergency rule. “We want to facilitate other actions to restore […]
