BANGKOK, 20 November 2013 Interior Minister Charuphong Rueangsuwan has expressed concerns that ongoing protests may interfere with the upcoming December 5 celebrations. Meanwhile the National Security Council, worried over attempts by 3rd parties to incite violence, is monitoring all political rallies.
National Security Council (NSC) Secretary-General Pharadon Phatthanathabut indicated on Tuesday that officials were closely monitoring and evaluating the rally situations at Ratchadamnoen Avenue, Makkhawan Bridge and Ratchamangkhala Stadium.
Interior Minister Charuphong said he was worried the ongoing rallies by all parties would affect the tourism scene during high season, contributing to losses for the country. He was also concerned the rallies could interfere with the Father’s Day celebrations in early December.
On Tuesday, protesters at Ratchadamnoen Rd. were collecting signatures from those in support of removing the 310 Members of Parliament who earlier passed the amnesty bill to the Senate. On the same day, thousands of United Front for Democracy demonstrators arrived at Ratchamangkhala Stadium in Bangkok to express their support for charter amendment and the Senate’s authority to amend the Constitution.
