ISA to be used in Bangkok Oct 15-25

Published: 12/10/2009 at 12:02 PM
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The government will on Tuesday seek cabinet approval to impose the Internal Security Act in Bangkok's Dusit district from Oct 15 to 25, in response to the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship's plan to stage more major rallies.

The government today began enforcement of the ISA in Hua Hin, in Prachuap Khiri khan, and neighbouring Cha-am, in Petchaburi, under the security plan for the hosting of the 15th Asean Summit in the two towns from Oct 23 to 25. The ISA will be lifted on Oct 27.

Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban said he wanted the security law to be also be imposed in Bangkok.

He said Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan will oversee security during the Asean summit.

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva confirmed a proposal for use of the Internal Security Act in Dusit district would be tabled for cabinet approval tomorrow.

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ricefieldradio

Discussion 3 : 12/10/2009 at 10:48 PM3
Not a lot difference between this government using ISA and the military using Martial law. If you don't have the support of the majority you have to use force. If you use force on a population eventually it will come back to bight you in the butt.
Vincent

Discussion 2 : 12/10/2009 at 03:59 PM2
Yep! Abhisit Administration is famous, well-known and expeet in invoking ISA and emergency laws but it has thus far, failed very badly to tackle and solve the economy and social problems of the Thai people and help to reduce the sufferings of the poor Thai people in the north and northeastern.

The economy situation in Thailand has remained bad. Tourism rate has declined.

The rich is getting richer, including the politicians, the top brass military and the elites groups. The poor is getting poorer and suffering!
timjack

Discussion 1 : 12/10/2009 at 01:30 PM1
Boring, ISA after ISA after ISA ........and everything still the same until the next ISA announcement. Amazing Thailand!

ricefieldradio

Discussion 3 : 12/10/2009 at 10:48 PM3

Not a lot difference between this government using ISA and the military using Martial law. If you don't have the support of the majority you have to use force. If you use force on a population eventually it will come back to bight you in the butt.

Vincent

Discussion 2 : 12/10/2009 at 03:59 PM2

Yep! Abhisit Administration is famous, well-known and expeet in invoking ISA and emergency laws but it has thus far, failed very badly to tackle and solve the economy and social problems of the Thai people and help to reduce the sufferings of the poor Thai people in the north and northeastern.

The economy situation in Thailand has remained bad. Tourism rate has declined.

The rich is getting richer, including the politicians, the top brass military and the elites groups. The poor is getting poorer and suffering!

timjack

Discussion 1 : 12/10/2009 at 01:30 PM1

Boring, ISA after ISA after ISA ........and everything still the same until the next ISA announcement. Amazing Thailand!

ISA to be used in Bangkok Oct 15-25