Protest remains under control: police

SUNDAY, AUGUST 04, 2013
Protest remains under control: police

The anti-government protest remains under control, said Pol Major-General Adul Narongsak, spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police Bureau.

As of 4.30pm, he said at a press conference that the situation remains calm. He also told reporters that there is no negotiation with the protesters and there is no reason for that.

The police would closely monitor their movement and collect as much information on the leaders and protesters as possible, he said. 

He believed that more would join the protest on August 6, a day ahead of the parliamentary vetting.

He insisted that the Parliament, the Government House and other government buildings are strictly prohibited, and violators will face strict actions.
 
Earlier today, Police chief Pol Gen Adul Sangsingkaew expected that about 4,000 protesters would show up today.  He was seen at the police centre near the Government House, where the force is getting ready for protesters. 
 
A leader of the protesters said there may be a statement after 8pm, on their next move.