15/11/2009
Bangkok Post
The People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) staged a mass demonstration in Bangkok's Sanam Luang on Sunday evening, calling on Thai people to help protect the national institution, religion and the monarchy.
Over 10,000 people, many wearing yellow and pink, filled the spacious grounds of Sanam Luang since afternoon. Many were waving the national flags and signs with messages condemning ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
During the protest, PAD leaders took on stage and accused former premier Thaksin as the cause of the Thai-Cambodian dispute. They said his actions were treacherous to the country, and urged people to condemn him.
PAD coordinator and New Politics Party secretary-general Suriyasai Katasila said Puea Thai chairman and former prime minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh will not deliver a speech on the PAD stage, as Puea Thai member Panlop Pinmanee claimed on Saturday.
"Gen Chavalit would not dare to take on the PAD stage, since the opposition Puea Thai party is against the gathering of the PAD," Mr Suriyasai said. "Gen Chavalit would have to ask his party's permission first."
He said this was the gathering of people to protect the country's dignity, starting from 4pm to 11pm.
The protesters will not move to the areas King Rama V Equestrian Monument, he said.
Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban, who is in charge of security affairs, said the government will not underestimate the anti-Thaksin demonstration. He warned the protesters to abide by the law.
He said the speakers at the rally should not make the situation between Thailand and Cambodia worse.
"The government is unbiased. The Internal Security Act is not enforced since the PAD has not moved to Government House yet," Mr Suthep said.
The government will take legal action against all wrongdoers, he said.
Deputy police spokesman Piya Uthayo said three companies of police were deployed to maintain security and order during the demonstration. The police will use the 'Korakot 52' riot control plan to deal with potential riots and violence
The People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) staged a mass demonstration in Bangkok's Sanam Luang on Sunday evening, calling on Thai people to help protect the national institution, religion and the monarchy.
Over 10,000 people, many wearing yellow and pink, filled the spacious grounds of Sanam Luang since afternoon. Many were waving the national flags and signs with messages condemning ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
During the protest, PAD leaders took on stage and accused former premier Thaksin as the cause of the Thai-Cambodian dispute. They said his actions were treacherous to the country, and urged people to condemn him.
PAD coordinator and New Politics Party secretary-general Suriyasai Katasila said Puea Thai chairman and former prime minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh will not deliver a speech on the PAD stage, as Puea Thai member Panlop Pinmanee claimed on Saturday.
"Gen Chavalit would not dare to take on the PAD stage, since the opposition Puea Thai party is against the gathering of the PAD," Mr Suriyasai said. "Gen Chavalit would have to ask his party's permission first."
He said this was the gathering of people to protect the country's dignity, starting from 4pm to 11pm.
The protesters will not move to the areas King Rama V Equestrian Monument, he said.
Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban, who is in charge of security affairs, said the government will not underestimate the anti-Thaksin demonstration. He warned the protesters to abide by the law.
He said the speakers at the rally should not make the situation between Thailand and Cambodia worse.
"The government is unbiased. The Internal Security Act is not enforced since the PAD has not moved to Government House yet," Mr Suthep said.
The government will take legal action against all wrongdoers, he said.
Deputy police spokesman Piya Uthayo said three companies of police were deployed to maintain security and order during the demonstration. The police will use the 'Korakot 52' riot control plan to deal with potential riots and violence
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