Curfew imposed in 23 additional provinces BANGKOK, 20 May 2010 (NNT) – The Center for Resolution of Emergency Situation (CRES) has instituted a curfew in 23 additional provinces of Thailand barring people from getting outside their homes between 20.00 p.m. and 6.00 a.m. The order to impose a curfew in 23 additional provinces was approved [...]
Thaksin and entourage face terrorism charge BANGKOK, 19 May 2010 (NNT) – The Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants against ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and nine members of the anti-government United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) on charge of terrorism. Director General of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), Tarit Pengdit, disclosed on [...]
BoT advises residents to withdraw cash for 2 days use BANGKOK, 19 May 2010 (NNT) – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) advises residents to withdraw their money for two days use. According the BoT’s declaration on suspension of commercial banks operation on 20-21 May 2010, the BoT thus advises people to withdraw cash enough for [...]
Aristman under arrest BANGKOK, 19 May 2010 (NNT) — United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) core figure, Arisman Pongruangrong was arrested by authorities at 17.00 hrs at Pleon Chit BTS skytrain station. Mr Arisman is now being taken to the Naresuan military camp in Phetchaburi province for detention after his failed attempt to escape [...]
Bangkokians stock up goods after curfew announcement BANGKOK, 19 May 2010 (NNT) – Residents of Bangkok flock to stock up necessary commodities and fill their vehicle tanks. After the CRES’s curfew announcement throughout Bangkok, people have flocked to fill their vehicles at gas stations around the city. Several gas stations in Bangkok have been reported [...]
41 deaths, 346 injuries reported in ongoing chaos BANGKOK, 19 May 2010 (NNT) – A total of 41 fatalities and 346 injuries have been reported from violent clashes in Bangkok as of 19 May 2010 at 15.00 hrs. According to the latest report by the Emergency Medical Service of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) or [...]
5 UDD core leaders taken to Naresuan camp for detainment BANGKOK, 19 May 2010 (NNT) – Five anti-government leaders have been taken to the Naresuan military camp in the southern province of Phetchaburi for detainment after turning themselves in this afternoon. The five core leaders of the United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD), who [...]
CRES announces curfew in BANGKOK BANGKOK, 19 May 2010 (NNT) – The Centre for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation (CRES) has announced a curfew around Bangkok from today 20.00 hrs to 06.00 hrs of tomorrow. Residents are prohibited to be outside their households through the period. The announcement of CRES issued by Prime Minister [...]
Immigration Bureau tasked to prevent fugitive UDD figures from leaving the country BANGKOK, 19 May 2010 (NNT) — The Center for the Resolution of Emergency Situations (CRES) has collaborated with the Immigration Bureau to prevent core figures of the anti-government United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) from leaving the country. Thani Thongphakdi, Deputy Director-General [...]
UDD protesters burn tires on Ladprao Road, traffic paralyzed BANGKOK, 19 May 2010 (NNT) — Vandalism and sabotage continued following the surrender of the United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) core leaders to the police today. The UDD protesters who have gathered under the Raminthra expressway or near Ladprao Soi 84 since yesterday have [...]
UDD riots continue to break out in Bangkok BANGKOK, 19 May 2010 (NNT) – Rioters of the United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) have started destroying public properties around the shopping district of Ratchaprasong and many parts of Bangkok as they are dissatisfied by the decision of their core leaders to end the rally. [...]
Protestors at Din Daeng Triangle to continue the rally independently BANGKOK, 19 May 2010 (NNT) – The anti-government protesters around Din Daeng Triangle express their opposition against the announcement of the anti-government UDD’s core leaders and vow to continue their demonstration independently. Din Daeng Triangle is still tense after UDD’s core figures announced to end [...]
M-society to assist rally-goers in all aspects BANGKOK, 19 May 2010 (NNT) – The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (M-Society) is available to provide assistance to rally-goers in terms of foods and drinks. M-Society has prepared foods and drinks as well as other necessities to aid the rally-goers. The assistance center has been [...]
Troops reclaim Ratchaprasong rally site BANGKOK, 19 May 2010 (NNT) — CRES Spokesperson, Col Sansern Kaewkamnerd announced in a televised broadcast at 14.00 hrs that the troops have reclaimed Ratchaprosong Intersection, the main rally site of the anti-government demonstrators of the United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD). The chaos is now under control after [...]
UDD core leaders make final speech before turning themselves in BANGKOK, 19 May 2010 (NNT) — The United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) core leaders, Jatuporn Prompan and Nattawut Saikua made their final speech on stage at the Ratchaprasong junction before turning themselves in at the Royal Thai Police headquarters. Mr Nattawut had urged [...]
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