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Abhisit: Ready to resign

Posted on Thursday, 11 March 2010, 17: 40 GMT

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva pledged Thursday that he is ready to resign or dissolve the parliament if this can solve the country's political conflict, but the anti-government Red Shirt movement vowed to mobilise its supporters to the capital insisting that they will penetrate what they describe as a government blockade and the government's enforcement of security law. The premier's remarks came as he replied to a motion in the House session over the government's readiness and capacity in responding to the 'Red Shirt' activists from the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) who are flowing from provinces nationwide Friday to join the group's mass rally in Bangkok Sunday. Mr Abhisit reassured Parliament and the public that his government respects the fundamental rights of demonstrators, but said they must respect the law by rallying peacefully and without arms. The premier ensured the public that his government will by all means do nothing to intensify the situation, saying he never rules out his resignation or the House dissolution, but the decision will be made upon national interest. "I will not hold on to power. If the House dissolution or my departure will make things better, I have no problem at all," Mr Abhisit stated. "But a coup is totally unacceptable to me." (Source: The Bangkok Post)

Government will take tough action

Posted on Thursday, 11 March 2010, 17: 37 GMT

Tough action will be taken against law breakers during the red-shirt protests, particularly people who intrude into private premises and important government installations, now that the International Security Act is in effect, Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban said on Thursday. Mr Suthep gave the warning after attending a meeting of members of the peace-keeping centre for implementation of the Internal Security Act (ISA), which is effective in Bangkok and its vicinity from today until March 23. He said the demonstrators have the right to peaceful assembly under Section 63 of the constitution. "But if they intrude into private establishments or government installations they will face a crackdown. "They will first receive a warning that they have violated the law. If they ignore the order, they will face tough action, which could be water canons and tear gas," Mr Suthep said. (Source: The Bangkok Post)

UDD opens news center

Posted on Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 12: 16 GMT

The United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) has opened a centre to monitor news released by both the government and the red-shirts, and will watch for fabrications, Somyos Prueksakasemsuk, editor of the Voice of Taksin magazine, said on Wednesday. It is also offering large cash rewards for people who submit incriminating photographs or videos of violent government suppression during the protests. Mr Somyos said the Democracy News Network (DNN) centre is located at the People Channel Radio station on the fifth floor of the Imperial department store on Lat Phrao road. It began operating today, he said. The DNN, of which he is chairman, would monitor news releases from both the government and those attributed to the red- shirts. (Source: The Bangkok Post)

Red-shirts say they are ready

Posted on Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 12: 12 GMT

The red shirts from across the country will not be deterred by security checkpoints and plan to kick off their mass rally in Bangkok on Sunday as planned, organiser Jatuporn Promphan said on Wednesday. Jatuporn said the government's efforts to derail the rally would fail. He also reminded Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thuagsuban to "find a new place to live" if he abused his power in enforcing the security measures against the red shirts. (Source: The Nation)

Government prepares for red-shirt rally

Posted on Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 12: 09 GMT

Secretary general to the prime minister Korbsak Sabhavasu has been named the chief negotiator in charge of troubleshooting any problems that may arise with the red shirts, PM Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Wednesday. Abhisit was speaking after chairing the meeting of the Internal Security Operations Command. The Isoc approved security measures related to the enforcement of the internal security law. Among key measures is the instruction for Korbsak to reason with rally organisers in order to ensure a peaceful and orderly assembly of protesters. Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thuagsuban is entrusted to supervise the anti-riot operation. The crowd control plans have been based on the October 9, 2008 verdict of the Supreme Administrative Court. Under the high court's ruling, the right to a peaceful assembly does not apply to activities deemed as intimidation, instigation of violence and violations of other legally-sanctioned rights. The high court said protesters were obligated to heed the authorities in order to ensure peace and public order. Protesting activities such as the blockade of government installations were deemed beyond the rights sanctioned by the Constitution. (Source: The Nation)

Water shortage expected

Posted on Sunday, 7 March 2010, 15: 06 GMT

This year's dry season is expected to be more severe and last longer than usual,the chairman of the Foundation for National Disaster Warning System of Thailand (NDWST) Smith Dharmasaroja said on Friday. Mr Smith said the effects would be felt nationwide. He attributed the water crisis to the significant drop in the water level of Mekong river, the return of the El Nino weather phenomenon and climate change. "All provinces should allocate resources for storing more water during the dry season and seek ways to solve this problem in the long run, because the crisis will be more severe every year," the former National Disaster Warning Centre director said. Farmers in the drought-hit northeastern provinces such as Nong Khai were experiencing additional problems as paddy rats, rice lice and caterpillars were eating their crops. (Source: The Bangkok Post)

Monks in UDD rally

Posted on Sunday, 7 March 2010, 15: 03 GMT

At least 20,000 Buddhist monks nationwide will take part in the planned anti-government rally in Bangkok next Friday, red-shirt United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) prominent member Arisman Pongruangrong said on Saturday. "The monks from different temples such as Dhammakaya and Kaew Fah will join this mass rally to give moral support to the red shirts while reminding the government, police and army officials who serve the elite bureaucrats not to harm the protesters," Mr Arisman said. Before March 12, groups of red-shirt protesters from different parts of the country will begin gathering in the capital, he said. (Source: The Bangkok Post)

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