Fidel Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Video showing "blackshirt" shot today: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lmj4EOngkl0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drogon Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 US states Department starts evacuating all non essential US Embassy's personnel as well as their families from the 'insecure' zones.... (AFP source) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waerth Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 The roaches are fleeing the building .... what do they know what we do not? RichardBarrow RT @WizardofWindsor: Confirmed that Banharn, Chavalit and Khunying Potjaman have left Thailand for HK and Singapore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizardKing Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 US states Department starts evacuating all non essential US Embassy's personnel as well as their families from the 'insecure' zones... Yup, State upped the ante tonight. Now a warning versus an alert. [color:blue] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens traveling to and residing in Thailand of ongoing political demonstrations and unrest in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Due to escalating violence in central Bangkok, including gunfire near the U.S. Embassy, demonstrations in Chiang Mai, and other incidents throughout Thailand, U.S. citizens should defer all travel to Bangkok and defer all non-essential travel to the rest of Thailand. The Department of State has authorized the departure of all non-emergency U.S. government personnel and eligible family members from Bangkok. This replaces the Travel Alert dated April 28, 2010, and is in response to updated information on increased violence and security concerns. The Department of State recommends against travel to Bangkok and non-essential travel to Thailand at this time.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Hippie Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 What is the situation in Chaing Mai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian2 Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 No news of any trouble in the northern cities at all. I went into Chiang Rai yesterday and checked out most of the city and never saw a red shirt or a soldier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaronTT Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 There was an article last night (BKK time) that the Reds had demonstrations in several cities, including Chiang Mai, but were only able to muster at most few hundred people at each location to protest. Protests ended without incident. Can't seem to find the article now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 US states Department starts evacuating all non essential US Embassy's personnel as well as their families from the 'insecure' zones.... All non-essential at the embassy would mean everybody but the Marines and one guy to sign papers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 Inside the Red City Summary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 PM vows no turning back, justifies losses 12:00am Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva is vowing to press on with efforts to secure the capital as the army warns of a possible crackdown on protesters, after a day of urban warfare which pushed the death toll to 24 after two days of fighting. Mr Abhisit last night declared there would be no turning back even as the government struggled to restore order and normalcy to violence-torn Bangkok. The army, meanwhile, has warned of a possible crackdown after urban warfare erupted on the southern and northern fringes of the inner-city area occupied by the red shirts. The army moved on Thursday to seal off the area, blocking supply lines to the protest site. Yesterday's fighting took place as the reds attempted to reopen their supply lines. In a national broadcast hours after a "live bullet zone" was declared at two hot spots in Ratchaprarop and Din Daeng, Mr Abhisit made his first appearance before the media in days to declare he would press on with efforts to return Bangkok streets to normalcy. "As long as the red shirt protest continues, armed terrorists will remain and hurt people and authorities. "Risks and violence will escalate. I insist that ending the protest is the only way to prevent losses," he said. Mr Abhisit said the operation by security forces to seal off the protest area was met with hostile resistance including use of heavy weapons. "We cannot allow unlawful elements to take Bangkok hostage. We will not allow an armed group unhappy with the government to attack and hurt authorities. There is no turning back in our efforts to maintain a legal state. "Losses will have to be endured. It is the only way to righteousness," he said. Mr Abhisit urged the public to avoid clash sites and cooperate with authorities. By late last night, 24 people had been killed and 187 people injured since violence renewed on Friday night in the streets surrounding the Ratchaprasong protest site. Centre for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd said protesters had died from four causes: red shirt guards fighting each other, attacks launched by terrorists using war weapons, other groups of people dissatisfied with the red shirts coming out to attack them, and "unintentional" killing by security officers firing at the red shirts. "We send our regrets to the relatives of those who died or were wounded. We try to avoid violence and loss of life but it's difficult when facing armed groups hidden among the protesters," said Col Sansern. Senior army officers including deputy army chief of staff Lt Gen Dapong Rattanasuwan also went on television to defend the military's actions. They said the violence would not have occurred had armed militants not infiltrated the reds and attacked security forces. Security forces claimed armed militants who were mingling with the protesters fired grenades at them and tried to destroy their security lines. "Those who have no business here must leave now. We do not guarantee your safety because terrorists have infiltrated the ranks of innocent people. We have to protect ourselves," they told protesters. Troops fired live rounds to stop protesters advancing towards them. They claimed armed militants were behind them and using the reds as shields. The protesters burned tyres and threw petrol bombs, rocks and hard objects at security forces. Lt Gen Dapong said the red shirt leaders were exploiting losses from clashes as a tool to distort information and create false impressions. "They fail to talk about protests that turn violent. They fail to talk about armed militants hiding in their ranks. The leaders cannot deny responsibility," said Lt Gen Dapong. They claimed the CRES was telling lies as the latest victims of violence had no weapons. Core red leader Natthawut Saikua admitted their food supply was dwindling due to the CRES blockade. Rink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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