limbo Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 US embassy warns citizens of anti-Thaksin government rally on Saturday Published on Feb 02 , 2006 The US Embassy in Bangkok has warned American citizens to stay away from an anti-Thaksin government rally planned tomorrow in Royal Plaza because it might become violent. "Police estimate up to 100,000 people will gather in an anti-Thai Prime Minister Thaksin (Shinawatra) demonstration headed by Sonthi Limthongkul, a prominent Thai government critic," the embassy warning said. The crowd will include several diverse groups of demonstrators and is expected to start assembling in the morning with no announced starting or ending times. Organizers have not indicated a marching route, should they leave the area, said the embassy. Sonthi, founder of the Manager Media Group, has promised to lead an anti-Thaksin demonstration starting around 1pm in the Royal Plaza on Rajdamnoen Avenue. Bangkok demonstrations are usually peaceful in nature, but all demonstrations are unpredictable and conditions can change unexpectedly. "There are concerns that anti-Sonthi groups may attempt to confront the demonstrators, which could lead to violence," the US embassy warned. "For this reason, please do not approach the demonstrators." The Nation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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