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Breaking News Thailand's election
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BANGKOK : Thailand's anti-government "Red Shirts" paraded the bodies of dead protesters through the tense capital Monday and said the time for negotiation was over after the worst political unrest in 18 years.
The Reds vowed to press on with their bid to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva following weekend clashes in Bangkok which left 21 people dead and more than 800 injured.
A stream of cars, pick-up trucks and taxis filled with Red Shirts gathered at their main rally site in the historic district of Bangkok before beginning a procession through the capital with their fallen comrades.
Thailand has been in turmoil for weeks but the protesters say they will not end their campaign until the government dissolves parliament and calls fresh elections, despite the deaths of 17 civilians and four soldiers on Saturday.
"We want people in Bangkok to know what happened to the Red Shirts because the government and the army control the news," said Chakkricth Kadeeluck, a 34-year-old watch seller from Chonburi, east of the capital.
"The Red Shirts want the people to know the truth."
The demonstrators are calling for Abhisit to step down and leave the country, saying there is no point in further negotiations with the government.
"What else is there to talk about?" said Reds leader Jatuporn Prompan.
Abhisit offered last month to hold elections by the end of 2010 -- one year ahead of schedule -- to end the stand-off with the Reds, but protest leaders rejected the proposal.
The government also played down local media reports on Monday that Abhisit might offer to bring forward the polls to October.
"There was no talk of elections in October yet," government spokesman Panitan Wattanayagorn told AFP.
The Reds, whose base is drawn from the poorest sections of society, mostly support fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, hailing his policies for the masses such as cheap healthcare.
Thousands of Reds, who accuse the current government of being elitist and army-backed, remain on the streets at the two main protest sites as part of rallies that have dealt a heavy blow to the country's vital tourist sector.
It is the latest chapter in years of turmoil pitting the ruling elite against the mainly poor and rural Reds, who say the government is illegitimate as it came to power in 2008 after a court ousted Thaksin's allies from power.
The country has been riven by political tensions since a bloodless coup ousted telecoms tycoon-turned-premier Thaksin in 2006.
Shaken tourists have been seen packing up and leaving the capital after the violent clashes erupted close to the city's main backpacker strip on the Khaosan Road, leaving a trail of destruction.
Saturday's violence erupted when troops tried to clear one of two sites in the centre of the capital occupied by the protesters for the past month.
Soldiers fired in the air and used tear gas while the Reds responded by hurling rocks.
As the clashes intensified gunshots echoed around the city and both sides accused the other of using live ammunition. Emergency services said two protesters were killed by gunshot wounds to the head.
The army later retreated, calling for a truce with the demonstrators. One group of soldiers was taken hostage by the Reds but police said Sunday they had been released.
The government said an investigation had been launched into the violence and that negotiations were under way to bring about a resolution to the stand-off without further unrest.
On Sunday, the Reds gathered for a small ceremony at the city's Democracy Monument -- the scene of a fierce battle on Saturday -- where grieving relatives led a procession holding gold-framed pictures of the dead.
Thai flags, red roses and incense sticks were placed on pools of blood where protesters were killed or wounded in the Khaosan Road backpacker district.
The Reds vowed to press on with their bid to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva following weekend clashes in Bangkok which left 21 people dead and more than 800 injured.
A stream of cars, pick-up trucks and taxis filled with Red Shirts gathered at their main rally site in the historic district of Bangkok before beginning a procession through the capital with their fallen comrades.
Thailand has been in turmoil for weeks but the protesters say they will not end their campaign until the government dissolves parliament and calls fresh elections, despite the deaths of 17 civilians and four soldiers on Saturday.
"We want people in Bangkok to know what happened to the Red Shirts because the government and the army control the news," said Chakkricth Kadeeluck, a 34-year-old watch seller from Chonburi, east of the capital.
"The Red Shirts want the people to know the truth."
The demonstrators are calling for Abhisit to step down and leave the country, saying there is no point in further negotiations with the government.
"What else is there to talk about?" said Reds leader Jatuporn Prompan.
Abhisit offered last month to hold elections by the end of 2010 -- one year ahead of schedule -- to end the stand-off with the Reds, but protest leaders rejected the proposal.
The government also played down local media reports on Monday that Abhisit might offer to bring forward the polls to October.
"There was no talk of elections in October yet," government spokesman Panitan Wattanayagorn told AFP.
The Reds, whose base is drawn from the poorest sections of society, mostly support fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, hailing his policies for the masses such as cheap healthcare.
Thousands of Reds, who accuse the current government of being elitist and army-backed, remain on the streets at the two main protest sites as part of rallies that have dealt a heavy blow to the country's vital tourist sector.
It is the latest chapter in years of turmoil pitting the ruling elite against the mainly poor and rural Reds, who say the government is illegitimate as it came to power in 2008 after a court ousted Thaksin's allies from power.
The country has been riven by political tensions since a bloodless coup ousted telecoms tycoon-turned-premier Thaksin in 2006.
Shaken tourists have been seen packing up and leaving the capital after the violent clashes erupted close to the city's main backpacker strip on the Khaosan Road, leaving a trail of destruction.
Saturday's violence erupted when troops tried to clear one of two sites in the centre of the capital occupied by the protesters for the past month.
Soldiers fired in the air and used tear gas while the Reds responded by hurling rocks.
As the clashes intensified gunshots echoed around the city and both sides accused the other of using live ammunition. Emergency services said two protesters were killed by gunshot wounds to the head.
The army later retreated, calling for a truce with the demonstrators. One group of soldiers was taken hostage by the Reds but police said Sunday they had been released.
The government said an investigation had been launched into the violence and that negotiations were under way to bring about a resolution to the stand-off without further unrest.
On Sunday, the Reds gathered for a small ceremony at the city's Democracy Monument -- the scene of a fierce battle on Saturday -- where grieving relatives led a procession holding gold-framed pictures of the dead.
Thai flags, red roses and incense sticks were placed on pools of blood where protesters were killed or wounded in the Khaosan Road backpacker district.
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Civil War coming up...................
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See that sinkies? When you got balls to deal with real problems, you will get it solve. THat is why when a Thai told me that he want to improve his quality of life in his country, i take him so much more seriously than those coward balless sinkies.
So sinkies, next time you see a Thai, pls move back 10 steps away and retreat with respects.
So sinkies, next time you see a Thai, pls move back 10 steps away and retreat with respects.
This is a vicious political death match between Thaskin, Abhisit, military and probably the King too. The peasants are just pawns.
I don't mind being pawns of Chee Soon Juan too if he paid me to protest at his rally like how Thaskin paid his red army.
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a coward sinkie who see the success of the thai protestors and uses his own excuse and justification to pull down the protestor while he himself is coward to do anything and trying to push up his own self-defeating ego.
What a sinkie behavior!!!!! Lucky i stay away from such losers.
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i would like to congrats the Red shirts for having the balls to fight for a new govt.
But i do not support the Red Shirt, i just respect their rights in doing what they believe in.
And have the BALLS to do it.
and the coward sinkie looks on and scratch his head and his empty scrotum in confusion.
But i do not support the Red Shirt, i just respect their rights in doing what they believe in.
And have the BALLS to do it.
and the coward sinkie looks on and scratch his head and his empty scrotum in confusion.
Someone there have to start wearing orange shirts, yellow plus red.
tonychat is not yellow or red.
He just respect them having the balls to protest for real change instead of being all talk no action like coward sinkie
but he ignore the fact that this are not just simple peasants uprising against their govt but also a political battle royale between Thaksin, Abhisit and their backers. The peasants are just pawns.
There's nothing wrong in peasants being pawns. Both are making use of each other. The red army peasants know the benefits they could get if Thaksin allies are returned to power.
nothing wrong in getting paid to protest too. I would protest 24-7 beside Chee Soon Juan if he pay me.
He just respect them having the balls to protest for real change instead of being all talk no action like coward sinkie
but he ignore the fact that this are not just simple peasants uprising against their govt but also a political battle royale between Thaksin, Abhisit and their backers. The peasants are just pawns.
There's nothing wrong in peasants being pawns. Both are making use of each other. The red army peasants know the benefits they could get if Thaksin allies are returned to power.
nothing wrong in getting paid to protest too. I would protest 24-7 beside Chee Soon Juan if he pay me.
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Unless Army intervene decisively, this latest development, while noteworthy, is still another blip.
Why? Cos in view of the grave consequences (accept this ruling means must call election & worst, kenna banned from election for 5 yrs), Arbhsit & party will appeal to the Courts.
Another 3-4mths wait for Courts to see if Election Commission ruling is legal or not.
Meantime, fatigue/ friction /impatience / more intrigue & plotting / more shutdown / more impasse - can the Thai people tahan this damage to their livelihood ?
Why? Cos in view of the grave consequences (accept this ruling means must call election & worst, kenna banned from election for 5 yrs), Arbhsit & party will appeal to the Courts.
Another 3-4mths wait for Courts to see if Election Commission ruling is legal or not.
Meantime, fatigue/ friction /impatience / more intrigue & plotting / more shutdown / more impasse - can the Thai people tahan this damage to their livelihood ?
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Thai protestors please stand your ground .
Stay you have fought for freedom and you have come so far .
Businesses have suffered .Millions have lost .
Hold your ground to see if there is any false flag .
In this false flag I mean .
The ruling party hopes that by announcing that they are giving in,
giving new election a chance.
They hope that the mob or demonstrators will disperse on new hopes .
Stay you have fought for freedom and you have come so far .
Businesses have suffered .Millions have lost .
Hold your ground to see if there is any false flag .
In this false flag I mean .
The ruling party hopes that by announcing that they are giving in,
giving new election a chance.
They hope that the mob or demonstrators will disperse on new hopes .
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Haha. Thailand is fucked liao. Not happy just go to the streets and make trouble. Look what happen to Philippines after 1986. Red shirt paid 500baht per day to protest. Next time a richer guy will pay 600baht for yellow shirts to block the airport.
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As a society, the Thais are incredibly factious and dissentious. The political leaders do not wield real power and unlawful changes of government are commonplace. The rural poor are easily manipulated by the puppeteers behind the scenes, and there is no end in sight to the chaos that reigns throughout the country.
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Life will still go on ...
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