State of Emergency

[Rex7777 0]

Looks like Thaksin has declared a state of emergency. Tanks in the streets of Bangkok.

 

Rex

[WelshFarang 0]

Are the military supporting Taxin, or trying to get rid of him? News reports are not clear.

[MetalDog 0]

Have anything to do with this?

 

 

Thai commander takes over after coup

 

By GRANT PECK, Associated Press Writer 5 minutes ago

 

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand's army commmander ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in a military coup Tuesday night while the prime minister was in New York, circling his offices with tanks, declaring martial law and revoking the constitution.

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An announcement on national television signed by army Commander-in-Chief Gen. Sondhi Boonyaratkalin ordered all troops to report to their duty stations.

 

As soldiers and armored vehicles moved through Bangkok, an announcement from the military earlier declared a provisional authority loyal to beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

The announcement declared that a "Council of Administrative Reform" had seized power in Bangkok and nearby provinces without any resistance. It recognized the king as head of state.

[tom21 19]

anouther change in visa rules

[Sammy 30]

Streets are quiet in Bangkok today. Military declared it a holiday for everyone. At the moment the military have declared support for the King, have suspended the constitution and have imposed martial law.

[aqua4 2]

Streets are quiet in Bangkok today. Military declared it a holiday for everyone. At the moment the military have declared support for the King, have suspended the constitution and have imposed martial law.

 

 

Sounds like Africa! Suspend the constitution and enforce military rule. I've heard that before, just this time the town aint burning.

[nidnoyham 30]

My GF has asked me to look him up and ask him why I can't buy house in LOS, like he has in London.