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Deputy PM Suthep: Government won't reapply state of emergency in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai
BANGKOK, Sept 14 – Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban on Tuesday said there is no plan to reimpose a state of emergency in the northern provinces of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai as Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has clearly stated that wants to use only normal laws to maintain order in the country.
Speaking before the weekly Cabinet meeting Tuesday, Mr Suthep, who supervises security affairs, said he would not propose reinstatement of the state of emergency in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai to the Cabinet despite continuing violence with use of heavy weapons.
Mr Suthep made the statement after recent grenade attacks took place in Chiang Mai, hometown of ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and a key red shirt stronghold, where many are loyal to Mr Thaksin.
Meanwhile, National Security Council (NSC) secretary-general Tawin Pleansri echoed Mr Suthep's statement, reaffirming that the state of emergency will not be reimposed in Chiang Mai as existing laws can be applied to the situation.
Conceding that some groups of people are trying to continue to create disorder, he urged those who want to carry out peaceful political activities to be more cautious and distance themselves from those who want to instigate violence.
Mr Tawin also said there are no reports of possible assassination but strict security measures have been put in place to protect prominent figures.
On the upcoming Red Shirt activities to mark the fourth anniversary of the September 19 coup, Mr Suthep said he was not concerned about that.
Meanwhile, Deputy Bangkok Governor Thirachon Manomaipibul said Tuesday that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) ordered municipal workers to inspect existing surveillance cameras to ensure they are intact in preparation for the gathering of the Red Shirts this weekend.
Municipal officials have been asked to be vigilant and inspect suspicious objects in public places and alert security officials immediately, the deputy governor said.
The BMA will install an additional 20,000 high resolution surveillance cameras at a cost of Bt3 billion during the coming two years. The municipal cameras will be linked to the Bangkok Metropolitan Police network. Existing cameras will be moved for installation in communities, temples and schools, Mr Thirachon said.
According to a source at Government House, 150 police will be deployed to guard the seat of government arond the clock from September 17 to 19.
The Center for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation (CRES) has ordered the reinforcement of metropolitan police and soldiers assigned to Government House during the period. (MCOT online news)
Speaking before the weekly Cabinet meeting Tuesday, Mr Suthep, who supervises security affairs, said he would not propose reinstatement of the state of emergency in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai to the Cabinet despite continuing violence with use of heavy weapons.
Mr Suthep made the statement after recent grenade attacks took place in Chiang Mai, hometown of ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and a key red shirt stronghold, where many are loyal to Mr Thaksin.
Meanwhile, National Security Council (NSC) secretary-general Tawin Pleansri echoed Mr Suthep's statement, reaffirming that the state of emergency will not be reimposed in Chiang Mai as existing laws can be applied to the situation.
Conceding that some groups of people are trying to continue to create disorder, he urged those who want to carry out peaceful political activities to be more cautious and distance themselves from those who want to instigate violence.
Mr Tawin also said there are no reports of possible assassination but strict security measures have been put in place to protect prominent figures.
On the upcoming Red Shirt activities to mark the fourth anniversary of the September 19 coup, Mr Suthep said he was not concerned about that.
Meanwhile, Deputy Bangkok Governor Thirachon Manomaipibul said Tuesday that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) ordered municipal workers to inspect existing surveillance cameras to ensure they are intact in preparation for the gathering of the Red Shirts this weekend.
Municipal officials have been asked to be vigilant and inspect suspicious objects in public places and alert security officials immediately, the deputy governor said.
The BMA will install an additional 20,000 high resolution surveillance cameras at a cost of Bt3 billion during the coming two years. The municipal cameras will be linked to the Bangkok Metropolitan Police network. Existing cameras will be moved for installation in communities, temples and schools, Mr Thirachon said.
According to a source at Government House, 150 police will be deployed to guard the seat of government arond the clock from September 17 to 19.
The Center for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation (CRES) has ordered the reinforcement of metropolitan police and soldiers assigned to Government House during the period. (MCOT online news)
