The balance after five days of protest
By Khun Peter The protest march announced on March 12 by the UDD put everything and everyone in Thailand on edge. The Redshirts were convinced that they could mobilize a million people. A red mass of a million people would make such an impression that the government would have to resign. It would only be a matter of time, four days maximum. The four days have now passed and we can draw up the (interim) balance: …
News update: a bloody day in Bangkok
Day 5. 'The Red March' – UDD warns: 'There Will Be Blood' – Redshirts donate protest blood – Grenade explodes at judge's house – Red march no consequences for economy – Redshirts perform a blood ritual – Blood ritual again tomorrow at the house of Prime Minister . . UDD warns: 'There Will Be Blood' The United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship, UDD, threatens to spread blood at the entrance of Government House. Redshirts donate protest blood The…
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Bleeding for Democracy
Today, Bangkok will be all about the next step for the Redshirts. A blood donation to support the protests. Every Redshirt is asked to donate 10cc of blood. This will be used to drench the parliament house of the incumbent government in blood. Thousands of liters must flow over the streets so that the Prime Minister Abhisit and his ministers have to walk on the blood of the people. It shows a lot of drama and…
Respect, respect and more respect for the reds!
By Khun Peter They were feared, the red army of stupid peasants from Isan. Simple souls who only wanted to protest for money. Suckers who blindly follow the billionaire and professional swindler Thaksin. They would burn down Bangkok. The airport would be occupied, the tourists would flee Thailand screaming. A civil war at least. Dead, wounded and crippled would fall. Chaos, anarchy and unrest in beautiful, peaceful Thailand. And once the reds get to the…
Thai government rejects Redshirts ultimatum
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 to protest peacefully again. “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 like…
News Update: Redshirts Issue Ultimatum
Day 3. 'The Red March' – No disturbances on 3rd day of protest – Ministry counts 'only' 47.000 demonstrators – Uncertainty about Thaksin's stay – Redshirt leaders set ultimatum – State of emergency only in extreme cases – Demonstrators to 11th Infantry Regiment – After end of ultimatum , new promotions from Redshirts . . No disturbances on 3rd day of protest There were no disturbances on the third day in Bangkok either. The Redshirts deploy their own order services to demonstrators…
Thailand between hope and despair
By Khun Peter Will today, Sunday March 14, go down in the history books as the beginning of the end of today's Thai society? Is today, the brewing dichotomy in the country leading to a blazing fire of unrest and violence? I don't have a crystal ball, but I do share the fear that reigns among the Thai population. The day of truth Although the rise of the Rooien seems to be disappointing, the Redshirts can …
The deceived masses…
Of course the red shirts are a bit right. The majority of these are the poor population of rural areas in the north and northwest of Thailand. And not only that: for centuries they have been exploited by the (urban) elite (amyata) who simply call the shots in the 'Land of Smiles'.
When the money runs out? Retreat to the provinces!
By Hans Bos The demonstration of the 'red shirts' in Bangkok costs an estimated 600.000 euros per 100.000 participants per day. That money is intended for transport, attendance fees, food and drink for the participants. The red shirts have an estimated 2 to 3 million euros in cash. That means they can keep up their 'rally' for a maximum of 5 days. If the incumbent government of Prime Minister Abhisit has not been overthrown by then, the 'red shirts' will retreat …
Division remains despite ruling on Thaksin assets
Another interesting article from the BBC. It examines the backgrounds and political ideas of the red shirts. Dr. Weng Tojirakarn is a convinced red shirt and he explains why. In addition, he says he is not fighting for Thaksin's billions, but for his country and a real democracy. The aim of the red shirts is to make the poor people in the countryside more politically aware. Something that seems to work. The…
The BBC website has an interesting article about the role of the Thai army in Thai politics. Time and time again, the military leadership found it necessary to intervene when there was political division in the country. The BBC journalist gives the floor to both a young officer and a military expert. It seems that this new generation of soldiers is not or less concerned with the…
Embassy warns Dutch people in Thailand about disturbances
Current Travel Advice for Bangkok and Thailand – click here! In an email from the Dutch Embassy in Thailand, sent today, all Dutch people are warned to be extra careful around February 26. On the website of the Embassy, everyone is again alerted to the color of the clothing. It is not advisable to take to the streets in red or yellow clothing in the near future. The email is addressed to all members of the…