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| Red Shirts promise rally of unprecedented numbers |
| 2011-02-18 |
| [Straits Times] THE Red Shirts will hold a mass rally on Saturday to protest against the detention without bail of their seven leaders, lead organiser Thida Thawornseth said on Wednesday, highlighting the planned march around Bangkok. 'On Feb 19, the Red Shirts will show up in unprecedented numbers,' Mr Thida said, hinting at a show of strength ahead of Monday's bail hearing for the seven leaders. The planned activities include the kick-off of the rally at Ratchaprasong at 1pm and march to the Supreme Court building near Sanam Luang at 3pm, via Pratunam, New Phetchburi Road and Rajdamnoen Avenue. Following the afternoon rally at the high court, the Red Shirts will gather for their evening activities at Democracy Monument. Pheu Thai MP Jatuporn Promphan called on the Criminal Court to grant bail to all seven leaders and not selectively release just some of them. He said he had heard the court might approve two of seven bail applications. 'Should the bail be approved just for Kokaew Pikulthong and Weng Tojirakarn, then I object,' he said. |
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