Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Interior Dept. curbs anti-gov demonstrations

August 23, 2006

Two thugs that led the beating on anti-government demonstrators turned themselves in. It turned out that they were well-known thugs under an influential figure.

I believe they'll get off the hook.

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Also in the news, Interior Department Minister announced that there will be no broadcast of anti-government protests. He has ordered the governors of provincial cities to crack down on demonstrations. If failed, the governors will be subsequently transferred out of previous jurisdiction.

He also announced that anyone who demonstrates against the regime will be arrested and prosecuted.

I think this act has clearly stated that the government has stripped the citizens the right of free speech. It will also lead to a more severe situation.

This move violates our fundamental right to peaceful demonstrations in public. This right is guaranteed and protected under the Constitution.

This is a declaration of tyrannical control of the public.

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Senate President announced the August 31 closing of Senate session. This effectively causes the speedup of the background check procedures of potential Election Commissioners. Hasty processes will definitely benefit the ruling regime by allowing the government to go on with election.

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The government ordered the mobilization of 3,000 people per substituent (there are 400 of them in total) into Bangkok. The caravan of 1,200,000 people will be ready upon the order from TRT HQ.

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August 24, 2006

A few hours ago, an army officer has just been arrested for carrying TNT and urea in his car trunk and leaving it park near the PM's private residence.

We believe this is a set-up. The government can use this scheme to declare a state of emergency and make effective a special law that allows the use of force.

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I smell blood...