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| Soldiers Move In; “It is time for you to leave” They Tell Protesters |
| UPDATE : 19 May 2010 |
Before 5 A.M. this morning, reports indicated that soldiers on armored personnel carriers started arriving on Silom Road. After their arrival, announcements demanding that protesters leave were made through broadcast trucks.
Shortly after 6 A.M., the APC’s started moving into the Sala Deang intersection. High pressure water hoses were used to destroy bunkers at the intersection. Soldiers have since been able to reclaim the area including the nearby Lumpini Park.
Procedures soldiers say they will take in today’s operations.
1. Warn protesters to leave the area. This morning, reporters are hearing wording such as "It is time for you to leave the area.”.
2. Warning shots fired into the air. First round of shots sounded out at around 6 A.M.
3. High pressure water hoses to destroy bunkers and keep protesters at bay. First target was Sala Deang.
4. Further force when needed. TAN Network cannot confirm whether live rounds are being used. However, reporters on the ground say "likely".
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