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Jumat, 28 November 2008

Thailand's political crisis

Bangkok, FRIDAY, anti-government protester Thailand stated that they will last "until death". However, police have started moving into Suvarnabhumi Airport, Friday (28/11), and ordered to immediately protester out of the airport, or will follow.

"All the protester must leave the location of protests. If not, law enforcement officers will take the necessary action to overcome the problem. All parties that violate the law will be charged with criminal cases, "said a police through the speakers.

Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat oust Thailand's National Police Chief General Pacharawat Wongsuwan failed to act because the protester. Originally police said the protester willing to negotiate, but the leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) that drives protests that will not negotiating with the government.

PAD states will use the human shield if the police disperse them by force. "We will not go away. We will use the human shield against the police if they tried to disperse us, "said Suriyasai Katasila, spokesman PAD.

Entering the fourth day at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Friday, protester expand the area and blocked all access to the airport. They put barbed wire barricade up to 3 kilometers far from the airport. They also install a barrier in the road toll road to the main airport.

The young black berjaket closed the half with a face mask to stop all vehicles on the roads through it and check passengers.

"We are not afraid. We will fight until death. We will not surrender and we are ready, "said Somsak Kosaisuk, a PAD leader.

100 trapped Indonesian Citizens

At least 4,000 occupiers protester Suvarnabhumi Airport and approximately 2,500 control protester Don Muang Airport. Actions that make the flight total paralysis and tens of thousands of passengers deserted.

In Jakarta, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Teuku Faizasyah State, Friday, said, it is estimated that 100 U.S. citizens trapped in Thailand and can not return to Indonesia following the occupation at the Suvarnabhumi Airport.

"RI Representatives in Thailand has ensured that the airline will provide compensation accommodation (passenger origin to Indonesia) until there is clarity," said Faiza.

A number of airline passengers began to flee their exit from Thailand through Pangkalan Air U Ta Pao, 140 kilometers southeast of Bangkok, Friday. However, the air base is not adequate to accommodate the overflow passengers Suvarnabhumi Airport, which reached 100,000 people per day. Air base U Ta Pao only able to accommodate 400 people.

PM Somchai Wongsawat, Thursday night, imposed the emergency in the area around Suvarnabhumi Airport. However, police and military not to take action.

PM Somchai remain in Chiang Mai, 700 kilometers north of Bangkok, for safety. In a speech on television, Somchai said, Thailand's economy is driven by exports and tourism can not be disturbed.

ASEAN Secretary General Surin Pitsuwan to Thailand, Friday, to determine whether Thailand can still host the ASEAN High Level Conference. (ap / fro)

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