Thaivisa News Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Alerting U.S. citizens in Thailand: New curfew is in place from 9pm-5am through Sun morning, May 23. http://bit.ly/a19at5 /via @USEmbassyBKK TAN: MFA spokesperson refutes Amnesty International allegation TAN: Luxury items found on some red shirt protesters returning home on buses. Some valued over 10,000 THB Soldiers starting to dismantle the stage & clear the area of debris: http://twitpic.com/1pcpja /via @RichardBarrow All Tesco Lotus outlets, except 5 in sensitive areas, open every day. Tesco Express 8-5pm and 9-5pm -spokesperson. /via @veen_NT Explosives, ammunition found at rally site http://bit.ly/bpeebQ #Bangkok /via @BPbreakingnews TAN: 150 red shirts approx gather under flyover of Rama IV MCOT: Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) president says fire only slightly damaged 1st floor of bourse; Monday trading session awaits decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 Thaivisa Member: The Government Savings Bank, Sam Liam Din Daeng branch is on fire again. The upper floors are on fire and small amounts of flame can be seen on the outside of the building at the back. A moderate amount of smoke is coming from it. No sign that I can see that the fire dept is there yet. I was on the street in front of approx 4 hrs ago and it seemed like the fire was out then. I am approx 50-60m from it in a 6th floor building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 Dozens of explosive items found by CRES The CRES has found ammunition and dozens of items including chemicals used to make bombs. Petrol bombs and boxes labelled 'grenades' were found by authorities near Lumphini park. Weapons were also found belonging to the red shirts in Sarasin and Pathumwaranaram temple. Bomb-making materials were amongst the items confiscated. In the meantime, police say they are following up on cases of robberies and shop-looting which occured during, and particularly after, the riots. Khunying Rojanasunan also said on the CRES's live television broadcast that 6 bodies were confirmed to have been found in a tent. -- Tan Network 2010-05-20 [newsfooter][/newsfooter] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 CentralWorld, Center One, Siam Theatre, Big C Rajdamri may have to be demolished The chief public works officer of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration said Thursday CentralWorld and two other shopping malls as well as Siam Theatre would have to be demolished. He said Central World, Center One and Big C Rajdamri branch as well as Siam Theatre had been burn for so many hours that they structures were damaged so they would have to be demolished. -- The Nation 2010-05-20 [newsfooter][/newsfooter] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaivisa News Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 TAN: 7-11 shops to close in one hour MCOT: RedShirt protesters torch Siam-CityBank Din Daeng, police fire to intercept but arsonists escape to Vibhavadi road, fire still raging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 Pattaya under Curfew http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/209...a-under-curfew/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 Reports from local media of goods found on protestors going home Local channel, Channel 7, has shown footage of red shirt protestors returning home on buses to their respective provinces. However, some luxury goods have been found on several protestors at check points along the way. Luxury items worth in excess of 10,000 THB have been found by police at check points outside Bangkok. During the past few days, and at the height of the tensions, protesters were seen looting department stores in scenes of 'smash and grab' tactics. One of the department stores raided was Gaysorn Plaza, not far from the former red shirt strong-hold. 7-11 convenience stores have also been the target of vandalism and looting. -- The Nation 2010-05-20 [newsfooter][/newsfooter] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaivisa News Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 PHUKET: Prasarn Trairatworakul, chairman of the Thai Bankers Association, said today banks in shopping malls can reopen Saturday and Sunday MCOT: Vietnam says stability in Thailand is in interest not only of Thai people but is conducive to regional stability Full list of added financial blacklist by CRES: http://bit.ly/bgMImt /via @veen_NT 'CentralWorld, Center One, Siam Theatre, Big C Rajdamri may have to be demolished' http://bit.ly/avq6do /via @tukky_nt Curfew will be in action in 2hours and 30minutes (9pm). It would be a good idea to start making your way home soon. 'Shattered entrance to Klong Toei MRT station' http://twitpic.com/1pd61z /via @photo_journ 'This is not the worst, the worst is around the corner' http://bit.ly/9QK987 /via @Michael_Yon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 23 more banned against financial dealing By The Nation The Centre for the Resolution of Emergency Situation (CRES) on Thursday blacklisted another 22 people and one company, banning them against making financial transactions. The CRES cites the emergency decree, which empowers the authorities to impose such a ban for national security and public safety. The order requests financial institutions and legal entities to provide the CRES by Sunday records of financial transactions regarding those people and businesses between September 1, 2009, and May 20. Among the additional entries are SC Asset Corp, which is linked to the family of fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, his sister Yaowaret Shinawatra, former deputy interior minister Sermsak Pongpanit, former senator Wiboon Chamchuen, Pheu Thai politician Plodprasop Suraswadee, former transport minister Suriya Juengrungruangkit, and businessman Prayuth Mahakitsiri. In the CRES's two earlier orders, 125 individuals and businesses have been put on the blacklist. They include Thaksin, his former wife, their children and close relatives, as well as politicians, red shirt leaders, and companies with connections to the Shinawatra family. -- The Nation 2010-05-20 [newsfooter][/newsfooter] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaivisa News Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Bangkok govornor: Bt100 million needed to restore and renovate the city. /via @veen_NT TAN: INN: Education Minister will hold a meeting 2 evaluate situ to consider whether opening of school terms in Bkk needed to be postponed AFP: Thai army, protesters committing 'serious abuses': watchdog AFP: Both Thai security forces and anti-government "Red Shirt" protesters have committed "serious abuses"...(1/2) ..during an army crackdown on street rallies in the capital, a leading rights organisation said Thursday. (2/2) AFP: "situation in BKK spun out of control because of wrongful action on both sides" Phil Robertson, dep Asia dir at HRW, said in statement. AFP: "We urge both sides to respect and provide access for emergency medical personnel and...(1/2) AFP: ...fire fighters, cease the unlawful use of lethal force and ensure safe passage for people trying to flee the violence. (2/2) "Sunset in the bullet ridden window of MRT Silom" http://twitpic.com/1pdcrv /via @freakingcat Video of Cleaning up in front of Chula Hospital and Lumphini this afternoon: http://twitvid.com/QSQZV /via @Freakingcat MCOT: Finance Minister: Post-crisis rehabilitation plan to be proposed to Cabinet http://bit.ly/90EPeB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaivisa News Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Victory Center One still burning at around 4pm: http://twitpic.com/1pdb13 , http://twitpic.com/1pddnl, http://twitpic.com/1pdhpa /v @masell "Huge tower of smoke rising from Bangna Towers area. Not sure what's going on" /via @faintlyvisible (Can anybody confirm?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 All you need to know about curfew and state of emergency Greg Lamphear talks to expat about state of emergency and curfew in Thailand Video: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Thaivisa-Lau...an-t367441.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaivisa News Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 TAN: Channel 3's news editor says the channel will be back on air by noon tomorrow/ via NationTV TAN: (7.25PM) An Electric transformer exploded in Panit Pranakorn Uni. opposite Govt House. Officials are now investigating /via @js100radio TAN: Rajaprasong Intersection still a dangerous zone due to fear of CTW might collapse & ambushed snipers. Officials remain to secure area. "Was just at Phloenchit & Wireless; Rajaprasong beyond looked very dark. Soldier told me not to proceed" /via @newley 'I wudnt say its from Bangna Towers. it's closer to Seacon as I can see from my balcony in phattanakarn' /via @chaosLaboratory "Tower of smoke coming frm behind Bangna towers, Does not appear to be in the compound, a lot of orange smoke in th sky" /v Facebook "I am watching it. It is just a field burning. Doesn't seem malicious. Is getting smaller now" /v Facebook "confirm big ash and plastic smell but not nation tower" /via @sebastopoltain @faintlyvisable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaivisa News Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 'A very controversial video going around twitter right now about the CTW fires + angry farang' http://bit.ly/by1PnO TAN: INN (8.07PM): Air Asia announce to postpone flights scheduled on May 20-21. For more info call 02-515-9999 Appologies, Did not see the CRES announcement on. Will get a recap soon. CRES: Most weapons were mostly collected at Lumpini Park fortress & several embassies are nearby. Also, we need to narrow the blockade area CRES: Our main obstacle is the 2 high-rise buildings, "Nguan" and Bangkok Travel Buildings /via TAN CRES: officials needed 2 clear out area & make sure no explosives remain, K-9 used 2 detect bombs before BMA officers cud takeover /Tan CRES: officials need a couple more days to clear out Rajaprasong area, due to the prolonged protest, before passing it over to BMA /via TAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaivisa News Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Details of the current hotel closures and schedules re-open dates: http://bit.ly/b0rM8s /via @sabai_sabai #Thailand TAN: Ntnl' Police Bureau Spokesman Pol.Lt.Gen. Pongsapat Pongcharoen says police are still tracing for Arisman /v MCOT Bangkok skyline while curfew is in place, "Don't hear any fighting" http://bit.ly/bcRvzb /via @Michael_Yon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaivisa News Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 YouTube - Central World and Siam Theatre on Fire (20 May) http://goo.gl/Y5es /via @RichardBarrow "Lower Sukhumvit Rd. is almost entirely devoid of cars & pedestrians. Ppl, at least here, r abiding the curfew. Dark & quiet." /via @newley AFP: France tries to gag Thaksin on Thai crisis AFP: France said Thursday it would try to prevent former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra from..(1/2) AFP: ...speaking out on the political crisis in his homeland while he is on its territory (2/2) AFP: "Given the violence in Thailand ... we have told Mr Thaksin, who is on a strictly private visit to France...(1/2) AFP: ..that he should abstain from any public appearance or statement on our territory," a foreign ministry spokesman said. (2/2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaivisa News Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 "A Dark 19th May" http://bit.ly/b5sdX7 /via @vaitor Picture of the fire at Rajavithi Soi1: http://bit.ly/ci7JE2 /via @veen_NT @js100radio @korndemocra @MayanFM On Rathavithi fire. Sansern of CRES said that Bangkok's Thanom Onpan would reach there soon. /via @veen_NT This is how powerfull twitter is, the fire on Rajavithi is now getting assistance. Thank you everyone who RT'ed the message. "Ticket price Bt7 then. 1st building in Bkk with escalator & Theatre staff still wear the same old-style yet unique uniform" /via @veen_NT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 This topic is now closed. Thank you very much for following us during this day. Thanks to all the people behind the scene who contributed information. Friday, May 21 topic continues here http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Bangkok-Red-...id-t367479.html -- Maestro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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