Flashermac Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Army will closely monitor situation: Prayuth Army Commander in Chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Wednesday that the army would be closely monitoring the situation following the government's announcement that it was imposing a state of emergency in Bangkok and its outskirts for two months. He was not worried about the invocation of the decree but on its implementation by the authorities concerned. The emergency decree could make the situation better or worse. The public might have to monitor the situation, he said. "However if violence erupts and the situation spirals out of control, the army will have to intervene to settle the problems. However, I personally think that will not happen," Prayuth said. He declined to comment on the government’s decision to invoke the decree, saying the army is still supporting the police, he main agency authorised by the decree to handle the situation. "The army will provide protection for officials of concerned authorities, protesters and the public. We will not take sides and I hope people will understand and be fair to us in our jobs," he said. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Army-will-closely-monitor-situation-Prayuth-30224891.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Navy Seals commander insists foreign forces were brought in Commander of the Navy’s special naval warfare unit, the Navy Seals, reaffirmed Wednesday that foreign armed forces were brought into the country to deal with the protesters. Rear Admiral Winai Klom-in told a group of protesters from the People’s Democratic Reform Committee’s eastern branch he could not accept the use of foreign forces to kill Thai people. He claimed that he had evidence to prove that foreign forces were brought into the country during the red-shirt protest in 2009 and 2010. “I can confirm that our unit does not seek publicity or fame. Certain missions are top secret that must die with us. We do our job for the country even though we do not receive praise. We know by our hearts that we have done the job,†he told the crowd who showed up at his unit in Sattahip to give him moral support. Rear Admiral Winai admitted that he wouldn’t care less whether he would be demoted, sacked or jailed for the confidential information he exposed about foreign armed elements and for the stance he has taken to side with the people instead of the government. http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/navy-seals-commander-insists-foreign-forces-brought/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Army chief says he knows the identity of the armed group Army Commander-in-Chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha said the Army knows the identity of the armed group responsible for the violent attacks on protesters. He said the Army knows which group has used unlawful mean against the people. He warned the group to stop further violent attacks saying soldiers might have to intervene to stop the violence as it is security matters. The Army is not going to accuse anyone but maintaining security is within the scope of its responsibility, he said. The army chief also said that it is collecting evidence to give to the police to take legal action against this armed group. He called on the Thai people to resort to peaceful mean to resolve their differences http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/army-chief-says-knows-identity-armed-group/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huumlaar Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 so whats the point of the SOE if not gonna use its powers? just scare of needed tourist $? 5555555 Remember this was supposed to be the secret SOE, they didn't even want to announce it, which kinda made it useless as someone must have pointed out to them, BBC carried the news before Thailand did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldFun Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 the army and especially the navy/seal has some contriversial statements at this time huumlar, good point thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huumlaar Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Navy Seals commander insists foreign forces were brought in Commander of the Navy’s special naval warfare unit, the Navy Seals, reaffirmed Wednesday that foreign armed forces were brought into the country to deal with the protesters. Rear Admiral Winai Klom-in told a group of protesters from the People’s Democratic Reform Committee’s eastern branch he could not accept the use of foreign forces to kill Thai people. He claimed that he had evidence to prove that foreign forces were brought into the country during the red-shirt protest in 2009 and 2010. “I can confirm that our unit does not seek publicity or fame. Certain missions are top secret that must die with us. We do our job for the country even though we do not receive praise. We know by our hearts that we have done the job,†he told the crowd who showed up at his unit in Sattahip to give him moral support. Rear Admiral Winai admitted that he wouldn’t care less whether he would be demoted, sacked or jailed for the confidential information he exposed about foreign armed elements and for the stance he has taken to side with the people instead of the government. http://englishnews.t...forces-brought/ They came by boat?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 He claims 10 vans loaded with Cambodians crossed the border recently and the police looked the other way. p.s. Is Thaksin still Hun Sen's advisor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Protesters block Peace Keeping Center Hundreds of anti-government protesters blocked the Office of the Defense Ministry’s Permanent Secretary inside Muang Thong Thanee Complex on Chaengwattana road urging soldiers to stop serving the Thaksin regime. Protesters marched to the office of the defense permanent secretary Gen Nipat Thonglek, as the office is turned into a temporary office of the Peace Keeping Center. Caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was reported to be inside with her security staff to monitor the situation. People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) leader Bhuttipong Punnakan advised all protesters not to break into the compound, but to sit in front blowing whistles and waving flags, whille shouting for the military personnel at the office to leave their jobs and stop working for the regime. Military personnel inside the office also greeted the protesters with hand clapping and cheers. Protest leader Bhuttipong told the military personnel through loudspeaker that they came there just to urge all military staff to stop allowing the office being used as a place to give press conferences to accuse protesters every day. The protest was peaceful, although security was tightened with soldiers holding protective shields to prevent any forced entry by protesters. http://englishnews.t...keeping-center/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Protesters defy state of emergency The government's decision to invoke the emergency decree to push for Feb 2 election is likely to backfire with protests set to expand and the Constitution Court expected to rule on an election postponement soon, political observers say. ... A Pheu Thai Party source admitted it was a mistake for the government to declare a state of emergency as no incidents had taken place to justify the enforcement of the decree. Not only does the decree fail to deter protesters, it scares away tourists and makes the government look "incapable", said the source. "The government has failed because it can't order the military to take the lead [in law enforcement] and has to let police do the job. "And the government had a taste of embarassment when protesters surrounded the Royal Thai Police headquarters and defaced part of its name sign," said the source. ... http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/390951/protesters-defy-state-of-emergency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waerth Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Six measures announced by CMPO chief Chalerm The Nation BANGKOK: -- Caretaker Labour Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung, the chief of the Centre for Maintaining Peace and Order (CMPO), Thursday announced following measures: 1. Gathering of five or more people in areas prohibited by CMPO cannot be done. Any action that incites disorder cannot be done. Gathering can be done for only legal demonstrations and elections. 2. News publicity and distribution of newspapers and other publications that will cause public panic or distort information about the emergency situation affecting the peace and order and good morality cannot be done. 3. The use of transportation routes and vehicles are prohibited in line with orders of the CMPO chief. 4. The use of buildings and places and entering to certain areas are prohibited in line with orders of the CMPO chief. 5. People must evacuate certain areas for their own safety and cannot enter certain areas in line with orders of the CMPO chief. 6. The CMPO chief will set timeframe for enforcing the first to five orders and set criteria for operation officers to minimise impact on the people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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