Thailand announces state of emergency in capital, page 2
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reply posted on 13-4-2009 @ 12:06 AM by pluckynoonez
reply to post by Vitchilo


I believe it has nothing to do with pacifism...rather, apathy. No one cares enough. Everyone is too afraid to care about an uprising. Until they lose anything, and their family loses everything, only then with apathy be replaced with something else.


reply posted on 13-4-2009 @ 06:40 AM by JanusFIN
reply to post by muddyhoop


Those rumors are well as true... In yellow side only quards and organization headmans are paid, but in red camp also all demonstrators get paid - both sides sponsors food and healthcare.

But when we put this to how that old nation is acting, working in generally, it fits the picture. Country takes care of its people in every situation very well.

We are talking about paradise here!


reply posted on 13-4-2009 @ 02:50 PM by m0r1arty
reply to post by Vitchilo


Whilst one person holding rule over another(s) is wrong in my opinion. Having a monarchy does allow for continuity and cohesion whilst the political wheels turn new governments in and out. The King of Swing Bhumibol Adulyadej only took the throne after his elder brother died and has held it ever since making him the longest serving monarch in Thailand's history. He has many projects that help rural people have a better quality of life and made Thailand into a democracy at the back end of the 90's.

Having lineage and the best education can mean that the country is better protected as it has more personal value to those who rule it. It can also help form the national identity and bind people together in complicated ways.

Like it or not Thai politics is something that frequently makes global news and with the Kings current health ebbing it might be a headliner for some time to come.

-m0r


reply posted on 13-4-2009 @ 04:04 PM by MikeboydUS
Updates:

Fighting has continued. Running street battles have been going on now continuously for over 12 hours. Over 100 people have been injured and at least two people have been killed. Thai New Year's celebrations have been canceled and many businesses in the capital have closed. Former PM Thaskin has accused the government of covering up the actual death toll which he says is much higher.









Thai govt building, buses set on fire - witness
BANGKOK, April 13 (Reuters) - A building was on fire near the heart of anti-government protests in Bangkok and one Thai television station said it had been ignited by a petrol bomb. A Reuters photographer said two floors on one side of the three-storey Vocational Education Commission were on fire and the blaze appeared to be spreading.

www.alertnet.org...

Two killed in Thai protests, army opens fire
BANGKOK, April 13 (Reuters) - Troops fired at crowds of anti-government protesters who fought back with petrol bombs and rocks in Bangkok on Monday, in violence that killed two people, injured dozens and pushed Thailand deeper into political crisis.

www.alertnet.org...

Troops surround protests near Thai PM's office
BANGKOK, April 14 (Reuters) - Thai troops encircled thousands of protesters encamped near the prime minister's office in Bangkok early on Tuesday after a day of street clashes in which two people were killed and dozens injured.

www.alertnet.org...

Here is more information about the "Red Shirts".

National United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship
Its members are red-shirted during protests, and so they are informally referred to as the "red shirts" (Thai: เสื้อแดง) in both the Thai and international press. At present, the UDD's members are active as anti-government protesters. Notable UDD's supporters include academics and social activists, such as Ji Ungpakorn, Somsak Jiamtheerasakul, Charan Ditthapichai and Dr.Weng Tohjiirakarn. Demonstrators from the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship say Abhisit's four-month-old government took power illegitimately and want new elections. They also accuse the country's elite — the military, judiciary and other unelected officials — of undermining democracy by interfering in politics.

en.wikipedia.org...


reply posted on 14-4-2009 @ 12:51 PM by questioningall
It seems to be over now.

link: www.telegraph.co.uk...

After a day of rioting in which smoke rose from burning barricades around the city the "red shirt" movement ended with a whimper.

Protest leaders took to the stage around noon to ask their followers to leave. "We have to stop because we need to look after the lives of our supporters," said Jatuporn Prompan.

Five of the leaders then surrendered to the police to face charges of violating a state of emergency, which prohibits gatherings of more than five people. Other vowed to continue their opposition to the government but did not say by what means.

The peaceful end to the protests is a great relief for the government of the prime minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, after the fiasco of the last few days.

In a day of violence on Monday only two people were reported killed, both victims of a clash between opposing groups of civilians.

Meanwhile over 120 people were wounded in Bangkok, most in clashes between protesters and the army.




reply posted on 14-4-2009 @ 06:21 PM by wonderworld
reply to post by MikeboydUS






Yes this sounds very familiar to the G20 protests forming a NWO.

It's happened in France and elsewhere but not here yet. I'm surprised there isnt more of a revolt in the US.

States declaring Sovereignty.

Nations joining together with a common goal to have a World bank and a more deceptive agenda.

I'm jumping on this.

We have a new child or youth brigade. The Civilian National Security Force.

These may be some of the reasons we are declaring Sovereignty but

I think we are out trumped by Bush and Obama signing their names in blood to UNITE with the Global elites.

The US will eventually see martial law. The banks closing, panic and blood on the streets. They may even have shoot to kill orders, which seems likely.


reply posted on 14-4-2009 @ 06:27 PM by wonderworld
reply to post by MikeboydUS





Those images are quite alarming. Can you picture that here in the US. It's criminal that innocent people are getting killed.

We still have the right to form protests but at what cost! It's outrageous!






reply posted on 14-4-2009 @ 11:15 PM by MikeboydUS
The aftermath:

Protests over, Thailand aims to revive economy


BANGKOK, April 15 (Reuters) - The Thai government geared for steps to shore up the economy on Wednesday, a day after it brought a halt to violent protests that have further dented confidence in a country already on the brink of recession.

The streets of Bangkok were calm, with troop presence much reduced after die-hard demonstrators were dispersed overnight.

www.alertnet.org...










In a sad turn of events, the revolution died before it really even started.
Dreams of democracy ended with the people herded into concertina wire and having their faces and IDs photographed before they were allowed to go home.

People across the world need to stand up and take note of what happened. What happened here should be remembered and reflected upon by all people who stand for liberty and democratic rights.
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