"Thousands of pro-government demonstrators rallied outside the 11th Infantry Regiment yesterday morning to show their support for Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, his government and Thai soldiers even as a group of 40 senators called for action against red-shirt leaders.
The group, which calls itself the "Civilians Protecting the Country" network, also included fans of the anti-House dissolution page on Facebook. They called on the authorities to act against the red-shirt protesters, who are currently rallying at Rajprasong intersection.
Waving the national flag and carrying signs such as "We love the King. Thai people don't have colour", they handed out roses, snacks and energy drinks to the soldiers there. The pro-government demonstrators occupied the inbound land in front of the army camp from Bang Khen intersection to Bang Bua Bridge.
Tul Sittisomvong, a leader of the group, [ and PAD member ]said from a mobile stage that the group did not want PM Abhisit to dissolve the House and also did not want him to resign. They claimed that the "silent powers" - people who did not have any movement - continued to back the premier and believe in him. Among the speakers were General Pathompong Kesornsuk and lawyer Nithithorn Lamlua, both members of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD).
The Civilians Protecting the Country group also handed out copies of a statement saying the red-shirt rally in Bangkok instigated social division, amounted to lese majeste, and created violence. They alleged the red-shirt gathering violated the Constitution and had the intention of overthrowing the democratic form of government with the King as head of state."
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PAD sheds it colors
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