Citizens Call For Peace as Bangkok’s Red Chaos Continues

Published : March 26, 2010 :: 11:03:40 [ 1,509 views ]

As the impasse between the government and the Red Shirts drags on, the citizens of Bangkok are expressing their displeasure with having their lives so disrupted, but it seems they will have to endure the chaos for a while longer as the UDD promises an even larger rally this Saturday, March 27, 2010. Meanwhile, Thai academics are forecasting dire consequences for GDP, economic growth and tourism from the Red Shirt demos.

March 26, 2010, [PDN]: Today is the day of that Thaksin’s lawyers lodge his appeal, whilst the organs of state, in the form of the Comptroller-General’s Department, the Finance Ministry, the Legal Execution Department and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), attempt to legally wrest his Bt46 billion away. Ever indomitable, Thaksin has been twittering and SMSing acolytes to attend the rally tomorrow, which he and the Reds in general are forecasting will well surpass in volume that of a week ago.

The government’s modest promises to remove some of their security barricades, whilst still retaining elements, displays a healthy paranoia about sabotage, probably rightfully so, despite Thaksin’s denial of instigating it and police spokesman, Pol Maj-General Prawut Thavornsiri’s assurance that they are not expecting sabotage or violence on the streets.

Bangkok’s citizenry are not overjoyed about the continuing chaos on the streets of the capital, not surprisingly. A consortium of 1,283 civic groups representing Bangkok communities issued a statement, yesterday, appealing for ‘a speedy resolution via peaceful negotiations’, whilst respecting the rights and safety of Bangkok residents and their property.

Meanwhile, the voice of realism has spoken via the academics of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTTC) Economic And Business Forecasting Centre who confidently warned of adverse effects on the growth of the annual gross domestic product (GDP) currently in the range of 3.3-3.8% from the ongoing Red Shirt protests, which if and when the prevailing issues are resolved, may well rise to 4%, thus helping tourism and hotels and kindred service industries which are currently bearing the brunt.

Reporter: Taliesin Verity (Chief-Reporter)
Photographer: Jack Rames & Internet

Comments

Andy64

said :

Just one thing, the Yellow still owes me money from Dec 2008 chaos, where can I submitt my claim?

Email : smartsmart@hotmail.com Date : 2010-03-28 11:13:53

Harry

said :

Tourism accounts for less than 10% of Thailand's GDP, Lillian..
All this political turmoil and the Baht is still gaining...?

-Give Thailand a bit of credit for having NO national debt. Apart from the clowns running around for the cameras in Bkk, wearing the funny-coloured shirts, the rest of the country is hard at work, and doing pretty well.

Email : Harry@hatred.com Date : 2010-03-27 09:12:28

tropic krack

said :

I agree Lilian , put a hit on Thaksin .......... and you also Silver Back , you pansy cocksucker .

Email : tkrack@hotmail.com Date : 2010-03-27 05:06:04

Hugh Jorgan

said :

'All we are saying is give peace a chance' (Phil Spector 1973).

Email : hjorgan@yahoo.co.th Date : 2010-03-26 23:58:41

Silver

said :

What a stupid comment Lillian !!

If that is all what you have to add here, then i suggest you just read the story and refrain of commenting it. Looks like this story is way over your head !

Email : silversurfer@hotmail.com Date : 2010-03-26 17:53:15

oldjake

said :

Did the Thai academics forecast dire consequences for GDP, economic growth and tourism from the Yellow Shirt demos when they closed the Airport down ?. Very intersting how they turn and put blame on the red shirts when closing the airport caused So much more damage.

Email : oldjake@hotmail.com Date : 2010-03-26 17:00:09

Lilian W.

said :

Someone should shoot Taksin. That stupid bastard brings economic disaster to Thailand. Tourism is already down by 80 %.

Email : lilianwalk@gmx.de Date : 2010-03-26 14:43:08

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