Chiang Mai Red Shirts Mobilize for Thaksin Support in Bangkok

Matichon•Politics•136d ago

Reader Briefing

Chiang Mai's Red Shirt supporters are organizing a mass trip to Bangkok on May 10th to show solidarity with former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra upon his release on May 11th.

•Over 100 Red Shirts from Chiang Mai are traveling to Bangkok to support former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
•The group will depart on May 10th using vans, private cars, and trains, with many being elderly individuals.
•The objective is to show respect and offer encouragement to Thaksin as he is released from prison on May 11th.
•Supporters are funding their own travel due to economic conditions.

Overview

•On May 7, D.t. Phichit Tamoon revealed plans for Red Shirts to travel to Bangkok.
•Red Shirts from Chiang Mai are scheduled to depart on May 10th to support Thaksin.
•Thaksin Shinawatra is scheduled to be released from prison on May 11th.
•Over 100 Red Shirts will travel from Chiang Mai to Bangkok to provide moral support.
•Supporters are funding their own travel expenses, ranging from 400-500 THB per person, due to economic hardship and high oil prices, resulting in a need for self-reliance.
•The Red Shirts acknowledge they may only be able to wave at Thaksin from a distance due to his family and close friends waiting to receive him.
•The group is concerned about the elderly travelers during the journey.
•Thaksin and his family may visit their ancestors at Wat Rong Tham Samakkhi in their hometown or a cemetery in Mae On district, in accordance with Department of Corrections conditions, for cost-saving and safety reasons.

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Key Quotes

D.t. Phichit Tamoon

"Over 100 red shirts will depart from Chiang Mai on May 10th via 11 vans. Some will travel by private car (4-5 cars), and some fans or FCs will travel by train, mostly elderly people aged 60-70, to give encouragement and show their respect and love for Mr. Thaksin."

คนเสื้อแดงกว่า 100 คน จะเดินทางออกจากเชียงใหม่วันที่ 10 พฤษภาคม โดยรถตู้ 11 คัน บางรายเดินทางด้วยรถยนต์ส่วนตัว 4-5 คัน แฟนคลับหรือเอฟซีบางส่วนเดินทางด้วยรถไฟ ส่วนใหญ่เป็นผู้สูงอายุ 60-70 ปี เพื่อไปให้กำลังใจ และแสดงพลังว่ายังเคารพรักนายทักษิณอยู่

Key Entities

Organization

Chiang Mai Red Shirts(เสื้อแดงเชียงใหม่)

A political group from Chiang Mai mobilizing to support Thaksin Shinawatra.

National United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD)(แนวร่วมประชาธิปไตยต่อต้านเผด็จการแห่งชาติ (นปช.))ℹ️

A political organization in Thailand, also known as the Red Shirts.

Department of Corrections(กรมราชทัณฑ์)

The government agency overseeing prisons and inmates in Thailand.

Person

Thaksin Shinawatra(นายทักษิณ ชินวัตร)ℹ️

Former Prime Minister of Thailand, formerly imprisoned and soon to be released on parole.

D.t. Phichit Tamoon(ด.ต.พิชิต ตามูล)

A leader of the Red Shirts in Chiang Mai (National United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship - UDD Chiang Mai).

Place

Klong Prem Prison(เรือนจำคลองเปรม)

The prison from which Thaksin Shinawatra is being released.

Wat Rong Tham Samakkhi(วัดโรงธรรมสามัคคี)

A temple in Thaksin Shinawatra's hometown where his family may visit to make merit for ancestors.

San Kamphaeng District(อ.สันกำแพง)

The district in Chiang Mai where Thaksin Shinawatra was born.

Mae On District(อ.แม่ออน)

A district in Chiang Mai where Thaksin Shinawatra's family might visit a cemetery.