waerth Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/martial-law-unnecessary-says-army-chief/ Army Commander-in-Chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha says there is no need to invoke martial law, while again urging all sides to respect the justice system. Gen Prayuth has denied rumors of a possible imposition of martial law on April 5th when both pro and anti-government protesters plan to stage mass rallies in the capital. The United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) claimed to round up government supporters of half a million at Saturday rally on Aksa road, the capital’s most beautiful road in Bangkok’s suburb near the Buddhamonthon Buddhist Center on Buddhamonthon Sa 4 road. While the People’s Democratic Reform Committee said the Saturday mass rally will be taken part by all core members of PDRC branches nationwide in Bangkok PDRC leaders expected several millions of people to show up in the capital and the provinces on Saturday to pressure the caretaker prime minister out. Army chief reiterated his assurance that the army has no plan to instigate martial law. The rumor began after fears were widely expressed that violent incidents or clashes could develop between the two rival groups. Gen Prayuth asserted that checkpoints would be set up at over 170 locations while necessary measures would be taken to maintain law and order, as well as to ensure the safety of all citizens. He also called on all sides to respect the justice system, saying nobody is above the law and that everyone has to respect the court system. At the 107th establishment anniversary of the Thai Army ceremony Wednesday, Gen Prayuth also asked the PDRC not to request the Army oust the caretaker government, saying such action was tantamount to having an employee to fire his boss. He also called on the police to speed up the investigation regarding the ambush on the expressway that killed an anti-government protest guard and injured five protesters, and find out the persons responsible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Bring martial law on...last time, the traffic in Bangkok was nill...quite a nice change!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Respect the courts? That shows that Prayuth is against this government. He is not neutral! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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