Foreigners told to keep clear
Published: 20/02/2010 at 12:00 AM
The United States, Britain and Australia have issued new travel advisories warning their citizens about the risk of civil unrest as the Feb 26 verdict in Thaksin's 76 billion baht assets case nears.
The warnings issued yesterday followed a mass rally by the anti-government United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship outside Bangkok Bank on Silom Road, which forced the country's largest commercial bank headquarters to close from midday.
Political tensions are growing in the run-up to the so-called "judgement day" on Feb 26, when the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Office will deliver its verdict on whether to seize ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra's 76 billion baht of frozen assets.
Thaksin is accused of acquiring "unusual wealth" through the abuse of power when he was prime minister.
It is likely that political demonstrations may take place leading up to, on, or after Feb 26, the US embassy said.
"We wish to remind US citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence," it said. US citizens are urged to avoid demonstrations and to exercise caution within the vicinity of any demonstrations.
The British embassy said the political situation in Thailand is tense and uncertain. British citizens should exercise great caution throughout Thailand and avoid demonstrations or large gatherings that might turn violent.
"The court decision is a potential flashpoint. If, as quite possible, anti-government protests turn violent, British citizens should stay indoors and monitor the media," it said.
The Australian embassy advised its citizens to exercise a "high degree" of caution because of the current political instability and expected demonstrations. "Follow any instructions issued by local authorities," the embassy said.
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva yesterday said Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya is regularly updating other countries about the local political and security situation.
"I want every party to help the country move forward because several things have been on a positive trend, particularly the economy," said Mr Abhisit.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/thaksin-judgement-related/33189/foreigners-told-to-keep-clear
Published: 20/02/2010 at 12:00 AM
The United States, Britain and Australia have issued new travel advisories warning their citizens about the risk of civil unrest as the Feb 26 verdict in Thaksin's 76 billion baht assets case nears.
The warnings issued yesterday followed a mass rally by the anti-government United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship outside Bangkok Bank on Silom Road, which forced the country's largest commercial bank headquarters to close from midday.
Political tensions are growing in the run-up to the so-called "judgement day" on Feb 26, when the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Office will deliver its verdict on whether to seize ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra's 76 billion baht of frozen assets.
Thaksin is accused of acquiring "unusual wealth" through the abuse of power when he was prime minister.
It is likely that political demonstrations may take place leading up to, on, or after Feb 26, the US embassy said.
"We wish to remind US citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence," it said. US citizens are urged to avoid demonstrations and to exercise caution within the vicinity of any demonstrations.
The British embassy said the political situation in Thailand is tense and uncertain. British citizens should exercise great caution throughout Thailand and avoid demonstrations or large gatherings that might turn violent.
"The court decision is a potential flashpoint. If, as quite possible, anti-government protests turn violent, British citizens should stay indoors and monitor the media," it said.
The Australian embassy advised its citizens to exercise a "high degree" of caution because of the current political instability and expected demonstrations. "Follow any instructions issued by local authorities," the embassy said.
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva yesterday said Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya is regularly updating other countries about the local political and security situation.
"I want every party to help the country move forward because several things have been on a positive trend, particularly the economy," said Mr Abhisit.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/thaksin-judgement-related/33189/foreigners-told-to-keep-clear
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mikä on rikollisesti hankittua thaksinilta ja perheeltä takavarikoidaan,niin loppuu toi yhden miehen ja hänen kannattajiensa vuosikausia jatkunut pelleily ja häiriköinti.ottaisi armeija nyt tiukan linjan heti alkuunsa ja siivoaisi kadut näistä häiriköistä vaikka asein,jos ei muu tehoa.
Kumpi Armeija? Thaksinilla on Thaimaassa omat kannattajat, joilla on lonkeronsa armeijaan ja aseisiin,, SEKÄ, Kamputsean puolella taisteluvalmiit joukot.
Eskalaation voi estää enää Yhdysvallat, Maha Vajiralongcorn:lla ei ole tähän sotkuun mitään sanaa eikä arvovaltaa kansan keskuudessa.
lämpöäkin aivan liikaa riehumiseen,tänään 34c.
noin 1 000 000 000 euroa jotka hän oli hankkinut laittomasti pääministeri aikanaan.sen sijaan hänelle palautetaan takaisin noin 700 000 000 miljoonaa euroa,jotka hän oli hankkinut jo aiemmin. joten hiukan niukemmalla joutuu thaksin ja perhe jatkossa elämään. tämän tuomion johdosta seuraava mielenosoitus on päätetty pitää maaliskuun 12 päivä.