Yellow Shirts to PM: Too late to talk
BANGKOK, Jan 28 - As Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said he planned to talk with Thailand's yellow-clad People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) on the Thai-Cambodian border dispute, key protest leaders on Friday said it is too late for the talks and that the movement will seek a consensus of its members to intensify its anti-government campaign this weekend.
PAD key leader Chamlong Srimuang reasserted the group's stance as they continued their rally outside Government House on the fourth day.
The prime minister said prior to his departure to attend the World Economic Forum in Switzerland that concerned officials were scheduling talks between his government and the Yellow
Shirt leaders to find mutual understanding on the Thai-Cambodian border dispute after he comes back from the overseas trip.
But Gen Chamlong said it was already too late and that the prime minister should spend his time to solve the ongoing problem rather than holding the talks.
PAD spokesman Panthep Puapongphan said more protesters upcountry are expected to join the yellow-shirted rally during the weekend. He urged the government to respond to the PAD's three demands unconditionally and speed up help for two Thais remaining in Cambodia to fight illegal entry and espionage charges.
Thailand Patriots Network coordinator Veera Somkwamkid is the sole Thai detained at Cambodians Prey Sar Prison to fight charges of illegal entry and spying.
Mr Veeras secretary Ratree Pipattanapaiboon also faces the same charges but was released on bail and is staying at the Thai embassy in Phnom Penh.
Seven Thais including Democrat MP Panich Vikitsreth were arrested Dec 29 on charges of trespassing on Cambodian territory. Five have been released and returned to Thailand after receiving suspended jail term verdict from Cambodian court.
Another PAD leading member Prapan Koonmee said Friday he will propose the PAD leader meeting this weekend to seek the protesters' consensus to intensify the anti-g! overnmen t campaign as the premier and his government did not listen to the public.
The protest leader earlier threatened to prolong the demonstration against the Abhisit administration if their three demands are not met.
They demanded that the government withdraw Thailand from the UNESCO)'s World Heritage Committee, revoke the 2000 MoU signed with Cambodia and push Cambodians now living in border areas which they claim belong to Thailand back to their homeland.
The prime minister however ignored their requests, saying the revocation of 2000 MoU will make Thailand lose territory to the neighbouring country. (MCOT online news)
PAD key leader Chamlong Srimuang reasserted the group's stance as they continued their rally outside Government House on the fourth day.
The prime minister said prior to his departure to attend the World Economic Forum in Switzerland that concerned officials were scheduling talks between his government and the Yellow
Shirt leaders to find mutual understanding on the Thai-Cambodian border dispute after he comes back from the overseas trip.
But Gen Chamlong said it was already too late and that the prime minister should spend his time to solve the ongoing problem rather than holding the talks.
PAD spokesman Panthep Puapongphan said more protesters upcountry are expected to join the yellow-shirted rally during the weekend. He urged the government to respond to the PAD's three demands unconditionally and speed up help for two Thais remaining in Cambodia to fight illegal entry and espionage charges.
Thailand Patriots Network coordinator Veera Somkwamkid is the sole Thai detained at Cambodians Prey Sar Prison to fight charges of illegal entry and spying.
Mr Veeras secretary Ratree Pipattanapaiboon also faces the same charges but was released on bail and is staying at the Thai embassy in Phnom Penh.
Seven Thais including Democrat MP Panich Vikitsreth were arrested Dec 29 on charges of trespassing on Cambodian territory. Five have been released and returned to Thailand after receiving suspended jail term verdict from Cambodian court.
Another PAD leading member Prapan Koonmee said Friday he will propose the PAD leader meeting this weekend to seek the protesters' consensus to intensify the anti-g! overnmen t campaign as the premier and his government did not listen to the public.
The protest leader earlier threatened to prolong the demonstration against the Abhisit administration if their three demands are not met.
They demanded that the government withdraw Thailand from the UNESCO)'s World Heritage Committee, revoke the 2000 MoU signed with Cambodia and push Cambodians now living in border areas which they claim belong to Thailand back to their homeland.
The prime minister however ignored their requests, saying the revocation of 2000 MoU will make Thailand lose territory to the neighbouring country. (MCOT online news)
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