Deputy PM rules out security law re-enforcement in Bangkok on December 10

Talking to reporters after a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) chaired by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, Mr Suthep said the government and agencies concerned will not invoke the Internal Security Act (ISA) during the UDD demonstration on that day.
 
The NSC meeting, attended by Mr Suthep who oversees national security and the commanders-in-chief of the three armed forces, was to evaluate security measures in light of the UDD's planned rally.
 
Police will be deployed to maintain order and closely monitor the situation during the rally,  Mr Suthep added.
 
As Saturday is His Majesty the King's birthday and December is considered an auspicious month in Thailand, the deputy premier said the security meeting participants were optimistic that political conflicts or violence would be avoided.
 
Asked whether the anti-government group will discredit the government, Mr Suthep said every agency concerned has to monitor the situation and the 'Red Shirt' protestors should not deny their responsibilities or blame the government if the situation turns violent.