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I hope this will not end in a fully fledged civil war
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Bangkok Women : Meet Sensual Bangkok Women
Posted on: 6:17 am on May 19, 2010
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SDVegas
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A fully fledged civil war would be awful but perhaps unlikely. I am more concerned that we will end up with a situation in BKK that is similar to what happens in the South - with random bombings and other such acts.
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Thai Girls : Meet Sexy Thai Girls
Posted on: 6:20 am on May 19, 2010
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bkkz
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From BangkokPost May 19th, 2010 5:59 PM
Mop up continues, tourists aided
Security forces will continue the crackdown against violent protest throughout the night in Bangkok, the government's Centre for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation (CRES) announced.
A curfew has been declared in Bangkok and other provinces under declared emergency law from 8pm to 6am.
CRES spokesman Col Sansern Kawekamnerd said the miltary operation was aimed at stablising the situation and ensure the sately of all people in Bangkok, including foreigners.
People needing to travel during curfew hours should ensure they carry identity papers, such as a passport, and have their ID and tickets ready to show to officers at curfew checkpoints.
Authorities would then facilitate their travel. All foreigners would be assisted.
He said although the operations around Lumpini and Ratchprasong had been successful, there were still problems in many areas of Bangkok.
Seven leaders of the red-shirt protest movement surrendered to authorities about 1.30pm on Wednesday afternoon after the army stormed their barricaded encampment.
Their supporters imediately began a rampage, rioting and setting fire top buildings.
Col Sansern said transport was available at National Stadium and Pratumwan for protesters who want to return home.
He urged people to inform the authorities of the whereabouts of the red-shirt leaders who had fled the protest area.
The government has taken over several TV channels and is broadcasting repeated reassurances in Thai and English.
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Sexy Bangkok Girls
Posted on: 6:27 am on May 19, 2010
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Kaymanx
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"Smoke was also seen rising from the Platinum shopping mall."
-The Nation
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 6:58 am on May 19, 2010
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Kaymanx
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The Nation report also says that the Central World fire "was put out before it engulfed the building."
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Bangkok Women : Meet Beautiful Thai Girls
Posted on: 7:02 am on May 19, 2010
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SDVegas
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Rumour circulating that Internet will be shut down at 8pm!!!!!
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 7:03 am on May 19, 2010
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Kaymanx
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Thaksin: I am not Red Shirt leader
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May 19, 2010 2:24 a.m. EDT
Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) -- Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said Wednesday he was not the leader of the United Front for Democracy, the formal name of the Red Shirt opposition, and that their movement calling for new elections is not on his behalf.
"They did not demand anything for me or on my behalf. I am not UDD leader," he said. " Any negotiation to end the demonstration or conflict must be made between the government and UDD leaders. I have no authority to negotiate on behalf of the UDD."
The anti-government protesters support Thaksin, who was ousted in a 2006 bloodless military coup and who fled the country to avoid a corruption trial.
In a statement, Thaksin accused the Thai government of defaming him when it said he was the mastermind behind the violence in the country's ongoing political crisis.
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Thai Girls : Meet Active Thai Girls
Posted on: 7:06 am on May 19, 2010
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Obviously things will become clearer as time passes. Kaymanx seeing a report that the Central World fire was put out and I'm seeing BBC news saying that CW is gutted.
Getting a live report now.---Nothing new just rehashing today's events.
My concern is the days ahead. The protests were centered in one spot but who knows how this will play out. I'm due there in June for a couple weeks and have no intention of cancelling but if the violence continues and then spreads to other parts of the city I may be out of luck. Let's hope both sides realize that the violence will accomplish nothing and cooler heads prevail. And NOT just for my sake. I really enjoy my trips here and not just for the night life. Peace for the Thais.
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Thai Women : Meet Matured Thai Women
Posted on: 7:17 am on May 19, 2010
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