BANGKOK: More than 100K at 9pm. Many More Coming. JAMS 50km Long. ArbiSHIT SHITTING!

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May 8, 2010

BANGKOK PROTESTS
2 cops killed in Bangkok

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Thai police investigate the scene of the attack. -- PHOTO: AP

<!-- story content : start --> BANGKOK - TWO Thai policemen have been killed in attacks near anti-government protests in Bangkok, in a grenade blast and a drive-by shooting that also left 12 wounded, authorities said on Saturday. Police said in the early hours of the morning a grenade attack hit a security checkpoint in front of a city park that forms the edge of the protest encampment. 'Eight people including five police and three soldiers were wounded,' the Bangkok Emergency Medical Service said. A hospital official said that one 35-year-old policeman died during surgery.

Earlier, one policeman was killed and four others - two police and two civilians - were wounded when a man on a motorbike opened fire on a patrol in the nearby Silom financial district, which is under heavy guard. Friday's shooting took place just 50m from the fortified front lines of the red shirt encampment in a business district packed with hotels, banks and offices close to the city's famous Patpong go-go dancing bars. No arrests were made. One policeman died during emergency surgery.

The wounded included two 'multi colours' protesters among a group of several dozen who had gathered to voice their opposition to the red shirts near a branch of Krung Thai Bank, the same location targeted in M-79 grenade attacks on April 22 that killed one and wounded more than 80. Reuters reporters heard three loud blasts in quick succession in the same area about two hours after the shooting and hospital sources confirmed four policemen had been injured by the explosions. Police suspected grenades may have been used and an investigation was under way. -- REUTERS, AFP

 

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A picture shows a picture of Thai premier Abhisit Vejjajiva above the Red Shirt anti-government protesters barricaded fortified camp in the financial central district of Silom in downtown Bangkok. - AP

A Thai pro-government demonstrator holds a picture of King Bhumibol Adulyadej during a small rally at the Victory Monument in Bangkok. - AFP

 

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Red Shirt anti-government protesters ride on motorcycles and sounding their horns in the financial central district of Silom in downtown Bangkok, Thailand. - AFP

Thai Buddhist monks hold prayers at the camp of 'Red Shirt' anti-government protesters during a ceremony to mark the 60th Coronation Day for King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the financial central district in downtown Bangkok. - AFP

 

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Thai anti-riot policeman talks with a Red-Shirt anti-government protester near the barricade (L) of their fortified camp in the financial central district of Silom in downtown Bangkok. - AFP

 

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Forensic expert inspect the site of a grenade attack in Lumpini park near to the Red Shirt anti-government protesters' fortified camp in the financial central district of Silom in downtown Bangkok on May 8, 2010. Two thai policemen have been killed in attacks near anti-government protests, raising tensions as the government struggles to negotiate a peace 'roadmap' to end a crippling political crisis.​

 

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Thai soldiers stand guard outside Lumpini park where a grenade attack near to the Red Shirt anti-government protesters' fortified camp in the financial central district of Silom in downtown Bangkok on May 8, 2010.​

 

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Army soldiers unload sandbags to fortify their positions near the site of a grenade attack in Bangkok May 8, 2010.

Traffic moves past a member of a bomb squad who is pointing towards the damage caused by a grenade attack in Bangkok May 8, 2010.​

 

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Relatives of Pol Cpl Karnnuphat Lertchanpen, a traffic police officer mourn his death at the Institute of Forensic Police General Hospital on May 8, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Two Thai policemen have been killed in two attacks near anti-government protest 'Red Shirt' site in the shopping district of Bangkok, which may put the government reconciliation attempt at risk.​

 

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Thai rivals commit to peace plan despite violence
Posted: 08 May 2010 2020 hrs


Thai soldiers stand guard outside Lumpini park in Bangkok


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Thai rivals commit to peace plan despite violence

BANGKOK : Thailand's government and "Red Shirts" protesters on Saturday committed themselves to a faltering peace process despite twin attacks that left two police officers dead.

Grenade blasts and a drive-by shooting targeted security forces facing off against the anti-government Red Shirts at their massive rally encampment which has shut down most of Bangkok's main shopping district.

Both sides said the attacks were the work of groups intent on derailing embattled Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's reconciliation "roadmap" aimed at ending a two-month confrontation by holding elections on November 14.

The Reds have signed up to the peace process but are demanding a firm date for the dissolution of parliament before disbanding their protest base, where they are barricaded behind piles of fuel-soaked tyres and razor wire.

The overnight attacks also wounded 12 people in the latest outbreak of violence in a crisis that has left another 27 dead and nearly 1,000 injured in deadly clashes and other explosions.

The government urged the Reds to end their campaign quickly to avoid further bloodshed.

"Some groups of people do not want to see (the plan) succeed so the government calls on the Red Shirts to quickly make a decision, otherwise there will be more casualties," government spokesman Panitan Wattanayagorn said.

"The best solution is to end the protests as soon as possible so that national reconciliation can move forward, and to stabilise the situation because it is likely that such attacks could be repeated."

Police said three grenades were thrown at a security checkpoint in front of a city park that forms the edge of the Reds camp. A 35-year-old policeman died in hospital, while another five police and three soldiers were wounded.

Earlier, one policeman was killed and four others -- two police and two civilians -- were injured when a man on a motorbike opened fire on officers patrolling the nearby Silom financial district.

The Reds denied any involvement in the attacks, which they also said were carried out by elements intent on sabotaging the peace plan.

"This will not distract us or derail the process," said Reds leader Nattawut Saikuar. "This is the work of groups of people who do not want to see this crisis end in a peaceful resolution under a national reconciliation process."

But underlining the Reds' determination to remain at their heavily fortified base, they said that 5,000 more supporters arrived Saturday from the movement's heartland in Thailand's rural and impoverished northeast.

Crowds at the Reds camp have swelled to as many as 100,000 people in the past, but earlier this week when a resolution appeared in sight, numbers dwindled to just a few thousand as a weary air descended on the rally area.

Panitan said the arrival of the reinforcements did not bode well for the peace negotiations.

Hopes for Abhisit's plan have see-sawed in recent days as it has met with growing opposition among Thailand's rival protest movements.

The pro-establishment "Yellow Shirts" -- who blockaded Bangkok's two main airports in 2008 in their own protests -- have rejected the roadmap and election plan and called on the prime minister to resign.

And in another setback, a moderate pro-government group known as the "Multicoloureds", whose rallies in the capital have also drawn thousands of supporters, called for the election date to be pushed back.

In a colour-coded crisis, Thailand is largely split between the mainly rural poor and urban working class Reds -- who broadly support fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra -- and the elite-backed Yellows.

The Reds condemn Abhisit's administration as illegitimate because it came to power in an army-backed 2008 parliamentary vote after a controversial court ruling ousted Thaksin's elected allies.

The billionaire ex-premier, who was ousted in a 2006 coup, now lives in exile to avoid a jail sentence for corruption.

- AFP/vm

 

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Anti-government leaders ask for a moment of silence Sunday, May 9, 2010, in Bangkok, Thailand, during one month anniversary ceremonies by anti-government demonstrators to remember those killed in April 10, 2010 clashes with the government.​

 

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Relatives of anti-govemerment demonstrators who died during clashes on April 10, hold their loved ones' pictures as they take part in a ceremony marking one month since their deaths inside the financial central district of Silom in downtown Bangkok on May 9, 2010. Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva called for a swift end to mass anti-government protests following fresh bloodshed, saying he had a back-up plan to solve the crisis if the demonstrators refuse to disperse. At least 23 people died and over 800 were injured in the violent April 10 clashes between anti-government protesters and Thai security forces.​

 

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Thurkamol Khumnoi weeps as she speaks of her husband Kreangkrai Kumnoi Sunday, May 9, 2010, in Bangkok, Thailand, during one month anniversary ceremonies by anti-government demonstrators to remember those killed in April 10, 2010 clashes with the government.

Relatives of anti-govemerment demonstrators who died during clashes on April 10, hold their loved ones' pictures as they take part in a ceremony marking one month since their deaths inside the financial central district of Silom in downtown Bangkok on May 9, 2010.

 

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I just came back fm Bangkok.

The protest site actually looks more like a street carnival! Loud music baring, street vendors selling stuff; even saw one selling Man U jerseys (colour of the Red group)! Red leaders addressing the crowd in the rally, crowd cheering.

Very safe, many tourists (a lot Angmohs) taking photos. Totally different from what is potrayed in the media.

 

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I just came back fm Bangkok.

The protest site actually looks more like a street carnival! Loud music baring, street vendors selling stuff; even saw one selling Man U jerseys (colour of the Red group)! Red leaders addressing the crowd in the rally, crowd cheering.

Very safe, many tourists (a lot Angmohs) taking photos. Totally different from what is potrayed in the media.

see? there is nothing dangerous of the protest. More over it is fun. the protrayof a protest by media is all political motives.

 

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see? there is nothing dangerous of the protest. More over it is fun. the protrayof a protest by media is all political motives.

CB kia tonychat,

stop hiding in spore. fuck off back to thailand (land of whores).

:oIo:

 

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see? there is nothing dangerous of the protest. More over it is fun. the protrayof a protest by media is all political motives.

It will be fun if someone throws a grenade at a ball-less loser like u! :oIo:

 

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A dog has the words "Abhisit Get Out" written on its body at the anti-government protester's encampment, Sunday May 9, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand.​

 

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A man sells clothing at his make-shift stall, at the anti-government protester's encampment in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, May 9, 2010.

A lady sits by the roadside at the anti-government encampment and sells necklaces in her makeshift stall in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, May 9, 2010.​

 

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BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 9 Thai policeman Chaiyakorn (C) mourns the death of his older brother Wittayakorn Promsomlee, a police officer who was killed yesterday when grenades were thrown at a security checkpoint on May 8, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand.

A boy prays by the coffin of Wittayakorn Promsomlee.
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