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From BangkokPost (May 19th 2010)
Korbsak: Govt determined to end rally
The government is determined to disperse the rally today and the only option left for the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship leaders is to surrender and enter the justice process, prime minister's secretary-general Korbsak Sabhavasu said in a television interview on Wednesday morning.
Mr Korbsak said talks between the government and the UDD to be mediated by Senate Speaker Prasobsuk Boondej has been completely ruled out now that government forces are determined to disperse the protesters.
What the protesters should do now is to stop burning and surrender, he said.
Senator Lertrat Rattanawanich, also in a television interview, said government forces looked posed to put an end to the rally.
The possibility of talks was already ruled out, he said.
Gen Lertrat said he was afraid there would be heavy casualties and damage following today's military operation, which he expected to end today.
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Report from Bangkok Post dated Wednesday 19 May 2010 :-
Troops reclaim Lumpini
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Troops are able to reclaim Lumpini Park and Witthayu road from anti-government protesters at 9am on Wednesday, and are heading to Sarasin intersection.
The soldiers used armoured personnel carriers (APCs) to destroy the barricades of tyres and bamboo staves set up by the demonstrators of the red-shirt United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD).
Many barricades that were set on fire by the protesters had been extinguished.
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Posted on: 9:24 pm on May 18, 2010
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Report from Bangkok Post dated Wednesday 19 May 2010 :-
Troops, armoured vehicles converge on Silom
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Hundreds of police and troops, backed by armoured vehicles, converged on the red-shirt protesters' camp in Bangkok early Wednesday, raising fears of an imminent crackdown.
Twelve armoured personnel carriers (APCs) with machine guns mounted on top arrived in the Silom business district, and two took up positions in front of the protesters' homemade barricades before dawn.
Nearby, several trucks dropped off troops wearing balaclavas and carrying weapons and riot shields.
Hundreds of armed police were forming lines in Sukhumvit Road, a main thoroughfare leading into the protest zone, backed up by some 20 police vans on the roadside.
Buildings around Din Daeng and Bon Kai areas including the Office Narcotics Control Board were set on fire in the morning. Heavy smoke was seen covering Chulalongkorn Hospital as it was considering whether to evacuate patients.
PM's secretary-general Korbsak Sabhavasu said in a television inerview on Wednesday morning that the government is determined to disperse the rally today and the only option left for the red-shirts is to surrender and enter the justice process.
Mr Korbsak said talks between the government and the UDD to be mediated by Senate Speaker Prasobsuk Boondej has been completely ruled out now that government forces are determined to disperse the protesters.
What the protesters should do now is to stop burning and surrender, he said.
Senator Lertrat Rattanawanich, also in a television interview, said government forces looked posed to put an end to the rally.
The possibility of talks was already ruled out, he said.
Gen Lertrat said he was afraid there would be heavy casualties and damage following today's military operation, which he expected to end today.
Army spokesman declined to comment on whether a crackdown was imminent against the protesters, who since Monday have defied a deadline to disperse after occupying Bangkok's main retail district for six weeks.
"I will not answer any questions," spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd said.
Red-shirt leaders warned late Tuesday that they were concerned a crackdown would be launched at dawn, after the government ruled out negotiations until the demonstrators abandoned their heavily fortified rally base.
Security forces had battled with protesters since Thursday last week as they attempted to seal off the sprawling protest site, triggering clashes on the perimeter that left 39 dead and hundreds injured.
The violence, which eased Tuesday with only sporadic gunfire, turned parts of the city of 12 million into no-go zones as troops used live ammunition against protesters, who fought back mainly with homemade weapons.
"There's a very significant reinforcement of troops on Silom," a police officer from Lumpini district near the protest site said.
Asked whether a crackdown was under way he said: "Normally military will not inform police because this is a military operation alone."
A police spokesman said Tuesday that there were still around 5,000 protesters, including hundreds of women and children, at the fortified site despite the fighting and a campaign for them to return home.
Government spokesman Panitan Wattanayagorn said the campaign to contain the protest was progressing well but that the public "must be patient as the operation is taking time".
"The operation will go ahead but the government will try to avoid confrontation and if there are losses they will be minimised," he said Tuesday.
Amnesty International accused the army of "reckless use of lethal force" in its campaign to seal off the protest zone, which has left 39 dead and 279 wounded since Thursday.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on Monday called on both sides to negotiate an end to the violence, saying there was a high risk it could "spiral out of control" after the expiry of Monday's deadline.
"To prevent further loss of life, I appeal to the protesters to step back from the brink, and the security forces to exercise maximum restraint in line with the instructions given by the government," she said.
But protesters were in defiant mood at their encampment late into the night Tuesday, dancing and waving heart-shaped clappers in front of a stage as leaders rallied the crowd.
The Reds are campaigning for elections to replace the administration of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, which they consider illegitimate because it came to power with the backing of the army in a 2008 parliamentary vote.
The Reds are mostly supporters of fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra who was ousted in a 2006 coup. A controversial court ruling ejected his elected allies from power, paving the way for Abhisit's government to be appointed.
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Report from Bangkok Post dated Wednesday 19 May 2010 :-
Govt: Operation to continue all day long
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The ongoing operation by troops and police to end the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship rally will continue throughout the day, according to a televised government announcement made by spokesman Panitan Wattanayagorn at about 9.35am at the Centre for the Resolution of Emergency Situation.
In the announcement, the people were advised to avoid entering the area of operation.
Mr Panitan said disaster relief operation units have been put on alert. People who see fires and other incidents are advised to call No 199 of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
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Report from Bangkok Post dated Wednesday 19 May 2010 :-
Clashes expand to Sam Yan area
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Clashes between troops and protesters expanded to Sam Yan area on Wednesday morning, reports said.
Protesters burned tyres, causing thick smoke, as others rolled burning tyres into soldiers.
Soldiers are reported to have fired warning shots into the air to pressure the protesters back and have spoken on loud speaker that they withdraw from the area.
They are prepared to fire rubber bullets at them if protesters fail to withdraw, reports said.
Two people, a man and a woman, have been injured from clashes.
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Posted on: 11:57 pm on May 18, 2010
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Report from Bangkok Post dated Wednesday 19 May 2010 :-
Some red leaders flee from rally site
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Some leaders of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) have fled the rally site, government spokesman Panithan Wattanayakorn said in a televised address at 11.30am Wednesday.
He did not give their names.
He also confirmed that the security operation to secure area around the Lumpini Park this morning was successful, and added that the operation was done under strict control of rules and regulations.
Authorities have prepared buses at the Pathumwan intersection for protesters wishing to return home.
"Protesters wishing to return home can board buses at National Stadium," he said.
He urged public to call hotline 02-551-1515 if they spot red-shirt leaders who are on the run.
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Posted on: 12:01 am on May 19, 2010
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'yes I can confirm this. And there was a loud bang, like an explosion under asok station' /via @swissinbangkok
'I can confirm motorbikes assembled on asoke and lit 2 fireworks before heading to klong toey' /via @snapplecap84
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Posted on: 12:46 am on May 19, 2010
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'confirmed over 100 motorcycles and cars passing asoke from ratchada and heading to sukhumvit direction.' /via @pimlegallytan
Just walked by the Landmark 15 min ago. Lots of yelling Army guys wrestling three guys off scooters to the ground' /via @jp6370
Heard loud Bang at Asoke station as well, Cant tell where it was coming from though. Someone told me Red Motorcycle near nana8' /v @Kerm99
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Posted on: 12:53 am on May 19, 2010
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Just heard loud explosions and gunshots from my apartment in Sukhumvit.
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Posted on: 1:28 am on May 19, 2010
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