Thanksin Calls in Again to Urge Protesters to Escalate

[Gaybutton]

In one of the most incredible showdowns in recent history, Abhisit vs Thaksin, both sides are escalating their tactics. Less than 30 minutes prior to this post, Thaksin called in again to incite the protesters to ratchet things up.

 

Another little question I have is whatever happened to the Yellow Shirts? Just a few months ago they were so vocal and militant. Now I not only no longer see people wearing yellow shirts, but I haven't seen a word of comment published from any of their leaders.

 

The following appears in THE NATION:

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Thaksin Makes Phone-in, Calling More to Join Rallies

 

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra made a phone-in to the rally at the Government House at 6:30 pm, calling more people to join anti-government rallies in Bangkok.

 

He said it was the "golden time" now for the protesters to rise up against the government after soldiers were deployed to Bangkok streets.

 

He said it was now time for the people's revolution and he was ready to move into Thailand to lead the people's uprising.

[Guest fountainhall]

. . . as I predicted earlier today in the DRAMATIC EVACUATION FROM PATTAYA thread -

 

"So the mob is now back in Bangkok and, like their yellow compatriots before them, they won't let up until their goals are met - i.e. the resignation of the government and new elections."

 

Thaksin has no alternative but to fight on with as much ruthlessness as he can muster. This is his last stand.

 

 

[Guest GaySacGuy]

. . . as I predicted earlier today in the DRAMATIC EVACUATION FROM PATTAYA thread -

 

"So the mob is now back in Bangkok and, like their yellow compatriots before them, they won't let up until their goals are met - i.e. the resignation of the government and new elections."

 

Thaksin has no alternative but to fight on with as much ruthlessness as he can muster. This is his last stand.

 

Isn't there some international laws regarding inciting riots!! There must be. There should be some way to stop this indicted criminal from inciting riots in this country!!

 

It is clear that his communications link needs to be cut!!

[Gaybutton]

This is his last stand.

Don't be so sure. I spoke to Geezer today and I think he said it best: "Thaksin will fight on as long as he has breath in his body." I believe that's exactly what he will do.

 

It is clear that his communications link needs to be cut!!

The fact that it hasn't already been done is on my "I Don't Get It" list. The UDD television station was taken off the air earlier today, but one thing Thaksin still has is a telephone. It would be very difficult to prevent him from simply calling in to his supporters, have them hold their phones to a loudspeaker, and then he can say whatever he wants to say. From my interpretation of the latet news articles, that's what he is actually doing.