Lord Toad Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 There has been much talk about closing the gap between rich and poor. This afternoon will help achieve that. The rich are going to get poorer. That sadly means the poor have got no chance of getting richer. They are burning their chances. I wonder how this affects insurance. This could be seen as an act of war? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimDidMeGood Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Baron, you seem to have pasted the wrong rink, but it seems to come form The Nation, quoting an unnamed PTP MP? Right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaronTT Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Yes, I was in a huryy 'cause I'm trying to get some work done!!!! But I corrected the link already.... it should be OK now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Mop up continues, tourists aided 5:59pm Security forces will continue the crackdown against violent protest throughout the night in Bangkok, the government's Centre for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation (CRES) announced. A curfew has been declared in Bangkok and other provinces under declared emergency law from 8pm to 6am. CRES spokesman Col Sansern Kawekamnerd said the miltary operation was aimed at stablising the situation and ensure the sately of all people in Bangkok, including foreigners. People needing to travel during curfew hours should ensure they carry identity papers, such as a passport, and have their ID and tickets ready to show to officers at curfew checkpoints. Authorities would then facilitate their travel. All foreigners would be assisted. He said although the operations around Lumpini and Ratchprasong had been successful, there were still problems in many areas of Bangkok. Seven leaders of the red-shirt protest movement surrendered to authorities about 1.30pm on Wednesday afternoon after the army stormed their barricaded encampment. Their supporters imediately began a rampage, rioting and setting fire top buildings. Col Sansern said transport was available at National Stadium and Pratumwan for protesters who want to return home. He urged people to inform the authorities of the whereabouts of the red-shirt leaders who had fled the protest area. The government has taken over several TV channels and is broadcasting repeated reassurances in Thai and English. Rink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSTEACH Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 TV reports that Central World has been destroyed. Pictures show flames coming from the upper floors. Sad day for Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted May 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Thai unrest continues despite rally end Updated: 21:17, Wednesday May 19, 2010 Thai unrest continues despite rally end Thailand's government said on Wednesday that parts of Bangkok were still not under control and that looters and arsonists were at work after an offensive that shut down an anti-government rally. 'Tonight will be another night of suffering, especially for Bangkok residents,' said government spokesman Panitan Wattanayagorn as the city prepared for its first curfew in 15 years. Panitan said the army campaign, which has left at least five people dead, had secured the critical Rajaprasong intersection and the Lumpini district which Red Shirts had occupied for six weeks. 'In the operation the government took control of Rajaprasong and Lumpini but there are still several areas where the government has to continue operations,' he said. Panitan said that arsonists and looters were on the loose and 'the government is calling on you to stop those actions otherwise you will face decisive measures'. 'The government calls on everyone who is carrying out attacks to stop that action because their leaders have already surrendered and agreed to enter into national reconciliation,' he said. 'Everyone, including the government, will enter into the judicial system.' Panitan urged all Bangkok residents and visitors to stay inside as the city goes into a curfew starting at 8pm and ending at 6am on Thursday. He also said that the government had ordered special TV programming on all free-to-air channels so that authorities could give information about the development of the security operation. 'Soon all Thai TV channels will adjust to special programming to allow the government to communicate with the people so that they can learn how the situation is developing,' he said. Panitan said that anyone who has to travel overnight, including foreigners trying to reach the airport, should carry their passports and tickets in order get through checkpoints. 'We will be assisting you to return home safely, especially our friends from abroad,' he said. http://www.skynews.com.au/topstories/article.aspx?id=463833 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faustian Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Really upset about the demise of Central World. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizardKing Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Nuttawut speech on the red shirt stage a couple of days ago: "...you go ahead burn everything and I will take responsibility..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckwoww Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Interesting choice of targets...banks, 711s, Tesco Lotus. I guess the mom and pop stores all went out of business some time ago. Noodle stalls are probably safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted May 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Shy News just showed Central pretty well destroyed...Channel 3 also reported to be ablaze. Should have just let them storm swampy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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