Bangkoktraveler Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Prime Minister and Defence Minister Somchai Wongsawat, who is attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Peru, said he had no intention to resign as his government was democratically elected. Following the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD)'s mass demonstration in front of the parliament on Monday morning, the premier said the government will exercise the utmost restraint and refrain from using aggressive measures with the anti-government group. If the government has to be forced out, it should be done by the parliamentary election or the general public in a ballot, he said. He also believed the army will not stage another coup. Mr Somchai said he was more concerned over the global financial crisis, which was the main agenda at this year's Apec summit. "The situation in Thailand at the moment is small - only a single location in Bangkok, and it has not significantly destroyed the country's economic foundation," claimed the prime minister. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Chaovarat Charnveerakul, as an acting premier, called a special cabinet meeting at the acting government house in Don Mueang airport after House Speaker Chai Chidchob postponed the joint meeting between MPs and senators. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faustian Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 "The situation in Thailand at the moment is small - only a single location in Bangkok, and it has not significantly destroyed the country's economic foundation," claimed the prime minister. Has he any idea of what's going on? Today we also have news that the economy is slowing down more than expected.. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601080&sid=aLYREtCO9HqU&refer=news So is the PM trying a confidence trick or does he have no idea of what's going on? Or is the piece badly translated? Because that quote is simply grossly inaccurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Bangkok Post 24 Nov 2008 PAD surrounds parliament Anti-government demonstrators headed by People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) leaders Sondhi Limthongkul, Piphob Thongchai and Somkiat Pongpaiboon surrounded the Parliament building this morning and cut electricity to the building. PAD supporters passed through steel fence with no resistance, as police did not man the barriers. PAD leader Chamlong Srimuang told the demonstrators to march without weapons and assured them that PAD would be victorious. Gen Chamlong said a decision would be made whether the protesters would be divided into groups to rally in other areas during the day. Mr Piphob called on people outside Bangkok to join the protest, adding that victory is at hand. â??We have to stop the parliamentary meeting aimed at amending the constitution, especially the draft proposed by MP Weng Tochirakarn. We have to stop them,â? Mr Piphob said. Some 300 riot police gathered to control the protesters near the Metropolitan Police Bureau and the intersection near the Equestrian Statue of King Rama V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torneyboy Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 PAD supporters passed through steel fence with no resistance, as police did not man the barriers. Why don't the police react ..arrest the lot of these thugs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentors Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Four-partite meeting to be held at 3 pm The prime minister's representative, House speaker, Senate speaker and the opposition leader will hold a meeting at the King Prachatipok Institute at 3 pm Monday to discuss a way to end the on-going political crisis, opposition leader Abhsit Vejjajiva said. Abhisit, House Speaker Chai Chidchob and Senate Speaker Prasopsook Boondej would attend the meeting. Deputy Prime Minister Chaovarat Chanweerakul, caretaker prime minister, would represent Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat to attend the meeting. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/read.php?newsid=30089250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentors Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Four-partite meeting agrees to convene special session on Dec 8-9 The caretaker primer minister, opposition leader, House speaker and Senate speaker agreed Monday to convene a special Cabinet meeting on December 8 and 9 to endorse the legal framework concerning Asean. The meeting was held Monday afternoon after the People's Alliance for Democracy blocked the joint sitting of the House and Senate for fear that the government would slam a charter amendment bill through Parliament. Opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, House Speaker Chai Chidchob and Senate Speaker Prasopsook Boondej held a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Chaovarat Chanweerakul, caretaker prime minister, and agreed upon the special session. The Nation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzz Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 I inadvertantly walked right into a PAD demonstration on South Pattaya Road between Beach Rd and 2nd Rd yesterday. There was not a police in sight. Only a hundred or so, dressed in lots of yellow. They seemed very adamant and passionate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 People either love Mr T or hate him, no in between. He has been described as both the most loved and most hated politician in Thai history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faustian Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 I know full well where my feelings lie.... TB, I don't like the PAD but I do agree with them stopping this abusive legislation. If passed Mr T will be back! I don't like things now, but Mr T back would be so much worse... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drogon Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Did Mr T meet Berlusconi a lot?? Always convenient to vote a law making you clean again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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