Thai government rejects Redshirts ultimatum
Convoy-to-barracks (photo: Bangkok Post)
At about 09.00:11 local time this morning, the Redshirts headed in a convoy of hundreds of motorcycles and cars from Fa Phan Bridge in Bangkok to the XNUMXth Infantry Regiment on Pahon Yothin Road in Bangkhen.
Redshirt leader Jatuporn Promphan said he wanted peace again protest.
“We are going to visit the military camp to get an answer to our ultimatum from Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva. We want him to dissolve the government as demanded by the UDD,” Jatuporn stated.
He also warned that if the government uses force against the Redshirts, it will be the start of a war between the poor people and the elite.
Premier Helicopter (Photo: Bangkok Post)
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva rejects the ultimatum
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva announced on national television at 10.00 a.m. local time that the Thai government rejects the ultimatum. The ultimatum expires at noon.
Mr Abhisit said he would not bow to the demands of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD).
After his statement he left with an army helicopter elsewhere.
The Thai army has now started bringing reinforcements to the military camp. There are also three army helicopters ready for members
Extra-military
of the government to evacuate if necessary.
Army spokesman Sunsern Kaewkumnerd said an additional 2.000 soldiers have been deployed to guard the army base.
“The army will intervene if the Redshirts try to storm the complex. If necessary, we will fire rubber bullets to disperse the demonstrators,” Colonel Sunsern said.
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