Suthep Declares December 1 As "people's Victory Day"

[Flashermac]

Suthep Thaugsuban, leader of the protesting Civil Movement for Democracy, declared Sunday (Dec 1) the "People's Victory Day" when protesters would completely occupy key ministries, including Government House.

 

Speaking at a raised platform at the Government Complex before thousands of cheering crowds, Suthep said that all state agencies at the Government Complex in Nonthaburi would be occupied from tonight. And he told government officials working there to stop working from Monday until further notice from the protest group.

 

Only officials from Administrative Court, Constitutional Court and the Thai Armed Forces would be allowed to enter the complex, Suthep said.

 

"The force of the people will take control of this Government Complex, as well as [the nearby] CAT Telecom and TOT Plc," he said, adding that workers from both telecom firms also would help the protesters take control of their premises.

 

According to Suthep, the state agencies to be occupied are Government House, Royal Thai Police headquarters, Metropolitan Police Bureau, ministries of Education, Interior, Commerce and Foreign Affaris, Dusit Zoo, Public Relations Department, and Labour Ministry, where the government's Centre for Administration of Peace and Order is located.

 

He said many policemen are stationed at Education Ministry and Dusit Zoo.

 

Suthep told employees of state enterprises to stop working from Monday, except the firms that involve public services, such as Thai Airways and Bangkok Metropolitan Mass Transit, State Railway of Thailand.

 

He also asked protesters in the province to occupy provincial halls throughout the country, as part of the effort to "uproot the Thaksin regime".

 

The protest leader also announced formation of a new group called People's Committee for Changes of Thailand into Complete Democracy under Constitutional Monarchy. Suthep serves as secretary-general of the new group.

 

The Government Complex, which has been occupied by the anti-government protesters, would be used as the command centre for the new group, he said.

 

Suthep introduced the 37 committee members one by one to the protesters.

 

 

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Suthep-declares-December-1-as-Peoples-Victory-Day-30220945.html

[pasathai1]

seems no matter what, the average thai citizens come out on the short end of the stick.

[waerth]

Will most probably be bloodshed. Unless the police lets them do it without a reaction again.

 

I was amazed it was so easy to cut power at police HQ. Now I know that all the police I know kinda hate this govt and couldnt care less about its downfall (one is a commendant of the police gaurding government house). But this easy is amazing.

 

W

[Flashermac]

Protesters in air-conditioned comfort at Govt Complex

 

 

As the sun rose yesterday, their third day of protest, all structures were systematically set up, with the main stage out front and clear zones for drinking water and food. The path leading from the main road to the complex was lined with shops selling souvenirs and snacks. However, unlike other rally venues, the organisers were not able to set up a kitchen, so they have been distributing ready-to-eat meals.

 

Daranee Vejmongkol, a small-business owner from Surat Thani, confirmed that life at the Government Complex was indeed more comfortable. She joined the Suthep Thaugsuban-led rally at Democracy Monument on Sunday before she joined the march to Finance Ministry and then the Government Complex.

 

"On my first night at the rally, I had to settle for a wet towel to clean up, but here, at the complex, I can actually take a shower," she said.

 

Kea, a rubber farmer from Surat Thani, said she initially planned to join the rally only for two days, but she changed her mind when she learned that spikes had been laid on the road from the South to Bangkok in a move to block the protesters.

 

She said that this action made her and other members of the rally to want to keep fighting until they win.

 

Besides, she added, the complex was great as they were indoors, in air-conditioned comfort and did not have to worry about rain or sunshine. Sompong Chatpimai, a farmer from Kamphaeng Phet, agreed saying he no longer had to worry about having to sleep on the road.

 

Other than basic comforts, the Government Complex also has a little shopping mall in the basement, along with a food centre, beauty shops and restaurants. A hair salon owner said business was booming, while staff at Chester's Grill also said they had been selling well.

 

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Protesters-in-air-conditioned-comfort-at-Govt-Comp-30220932.html

[WorldFun]

and this nice government complex was ironically though up & built by the very government about to end their turn lol...

[Flashermac]

One of Thaksin's mega-ideas, sort of like Hitler's plans to redesign Berlin.

[checkbin]

In the meantime .... is Immigration at Chaeng Wattana (still) open for business?

[Flashermac]

Apparently, it was Friday. Next week is wait and see. I'm due for a visit too!

 

I suppose we could always just go there and sing kumbaya etc.

[checkbin]

^^ my expiry date leaves me with no choice but to give it a try in mid-week. I'll sms you with the outcome (no internet where I'll be staying). Not sure what colour shirt I'll wear, but I'll get to work on Kumbaya.

[Flashermac]