Kamis 06 Mar 2014 17:01 WIB

Red shirt group rejects separatism

Red: Julkifli Marbun
Anti-government protesters gather outside the Royal Thai Police headquarters as anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban (center, on vehicle) speaks during a rally in central Bangkok February 26, 2014.
Foto: Reuters/Athit Perawongmetha
Anti-government protesters gather outside the Royal Thai Police headquarters as anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban (center, on vehicle) speaks during a rally in central Bangkok February 26, 2014.

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BANGKOK -- The pro-government United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) today reaffirmed that it will not support separatism and the establishment of an armed group, but it called its supporters to join a mass rally this Saturday.

UDD chair Thida Thavornseth read the group's four-point statement saying that the UDD has a clear political aim which is to support democracy under Thailand's constitutional monarchy.

She said some people might feel "bitter" with the moves of some independent organisations and the military, resulting in the creation of ironic words without actually intending to launch any move to divide the country into regions.

Ms Thida said the UDD will not do anything, including separating the country, which is opposed by the Thai majority.