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Developments on Red March on 11 Prohibited Routes

By  TAN NETWORK
6 Apr 2010
After deciding to cancel plans for a mobile rally to 11 key roads in Bangkok, the red-shirt group has changed its mind once again and announced plans to embark on the mobile rally again.

The group said it will break past any checkpoints set up by the authorities. It will also be chasing out soldiers from Lumpinee Park. The mobile rally is being led by Udon Thani red-shirt leader Kwanchai Praipana, who earlier announced plans to leave the protest to go home, but changed his mind after the group decided to go ahead with the mobile rally.

9.30
Red-shirt leader Nutthawut Saigua claims the govt plans to launch a crackdown on the demonstrators today. A large number of red-shirt supporters from Pan Fah have joined the protest at Ratchaprasong intersection.

9.40
The Democratic Alliance against Dictatorship has threatened to rally at the Democrats headquarters if the authorities forcefully disperse red rally at Ratchaprasong intersection

11.44
Red-shirt leaders announced that the mobile rallies will be delayed after confronted with tough security measures enforced by security agencies. More protesters from Pan Fah have been urged to join fellow demonstrators at Ratchaprasong intersection.

12.17
Red-shirt key speaker Wisa Kantup announced on the red stage that the leaders have canceled the plan to march on 11 main routes prohibited by CAPO, fearing the mobile rallies will give the authorities an opportunity to disperse the protesters.

13.32
CAPO attempted to negotiate with the red-shirt protesters to leave the Ratchaprasong intersection. The spokesperson of the Metropolitan Police explained that the heavy presence of security officers and riot police officers are merely designed to pressure the protesters into leaving the Ratchaprasong area and was not a preparation to forcefully disperse the protesters.

14.15
Nutthawut Saigua announced play to resume red-march on 11 prohibited routes. The processions will be led by two key red speakers, including Kwanchai Praiphana and Suporn Uttawong. Weng Tojirakarn led the mobile rally to Lumpini Park to force military officers stationed there to return to barracks.

15.43
A bomb explosion took place at the parking lot at the rear of the Democrat Party headquarters. Two police officers were injured. Investigators believe M79 bomb was used in the attack and tha tit was fired from Rama VI expressway.

16.00
Red-shirt leader Weng Tojirakarn stated that he has proof the government has sent in 'fake' red protesters to infiltrate the red-shirt rally. He's promised to show the VDO evidence to the protesters today.

17.25
PM Abhisit said the government will strictly follow the protocol, sanctioned by the Internal Security Act, when dealing with the red-shirt protesters. He added that key red-shirt speakers have provided red-shirt supporters with inaccurate information in an attempt to draw more protesters out. The government hopes it'll be able to peacefully resolve the situation before the Songkran festival commences on April 13.
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