Junta Orders Pro-Democracy Leaders Charged with Inciting Rebellion

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Junta Orders Pro-Democracy Leaders Charged with Inciting Rebellion

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After more than 3.5 years, this easily predictable point in time has finally been reached.

JUNTA ORDERS PRO-DEMOCRACY LEADERS CHARGED WITH INCITING REBELLION

http://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/ ... rebellion/
BANGKOK — The junta has ordered seven of the most prominent pro-democracy activists charged with crimes including sedition after they launched a protest campaign calling for general elections to be held in November.

“How can the junta’s orders be above the constitution?” Nutta, one of the leaders, said, adding that plans for ongoing protests and the junta are now on a collision course. The next protest is scheduled for Feb. 10 at the Democracy Monument.
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Re: Junta Orders Pro-Democracy Leaders Charged with Inciting Rebellion

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Things are heating up quickly. Could be a good time to formulate an exit plan.

Activists defy junta's charges, announce 4-day election protest
(Bangkok)
http://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/ ... n-protest/
Pro-democracy activists on Saturday pledged to stage the most prolonged public protest in recent years to demand an election by November.
Korat assembly pressures junta as legal experts question integrity of court rulings (Nakorn Ratchasima)
PRESSURE against the junta is gaining momentum as defiant activists yesterday held another pro-election assembly under close surveillance, while experts expressed concerns that the judicial system was being manipulated to support the military government.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/ ... s/30339175
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Re: Junta Orders Pro-Democracy Leaders Charged with Inciting Rebellion

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As expected, on the 4th anniversary of the coup, conflict between pro-democracy activists/protesters and the authorities is brewing.

Protesters stopped outside Thammasat University
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/ ... s/30345985
Rangsiman said the protesters would stay put on the road until they were allowed to proceed to Government House.
1,200 policemen deployed around Thammasat
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/ ... s/30345979
The policemen gathered around Sanam Luang and on Rajdamnoen Road in front of the Education Ministry at 5.30am before they were dispatched to guard various spots around the university, including Tha Phra Chan pier, Phaya Phet Road, Phan Pipop Bridge and under Phra Pinklao Bridge.
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Re: Junta Orders Pro-Democracy Leaders Charged with Inciting Rebellion

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Prices of everything has been rising. For example effective 22/May midnight cooking gas LPG 15kg will increase by 6% or 23baht to 395baht from 372baht. Food also increased. Its about time.
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