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Coup rumours widely spread
Coup rumours were widely spread Tuesday night after the Third and Fifth Army areas moved their four battalions out. But officers from the two army areas said the forces were moved to be stationed in the three southern border provinces as part of personnel rotation there. The 31st Infantry Regimen also moved out its personnel as part of the rotation with soldiers in the deep South, the officers said. The 23rd and 24th Cavalry Battalions and the Second Cavalry Division also moved out their personnel to rotate with soldiers at the Pha Muang Task Force in Phetchabun. The officers said the massive movements of the soldiers apparently led to the coup rumours. The Nation Coup speculation updated Channel 9 and 5 have been ordered to stand by for special announcement as coup speculation reached the highest pitch. Coup was widely speculated after many army units were moved out of their barracks on pretext of personnel rotation. Sources said Channel 5 would broadcast an announcement by the military at 10 pm while Channel 9 may broadcast announcement of caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra from New York. Channel 5 is playing songs in praising of His Majesty the King in an indication that an announcement may be made soon. Earlier, the day an army source said Army Commander-in-Chief has instructed all army units in Bangkok to standby for an important event. The Nation Pronoia: The feeling that others are conspiring to help you! |
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Reuters reports a witness says ten tanks were seen heading for central Bangkok, Thailand, for unknown reasons.
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Coup rumors widely spread in Thailand
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2006-09/19/content_5111825.htm Working for a better future |
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Its on the Beeb news 24 now as well
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Just announced on Thai TV that there is a curfew in effect.
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sky's got it as well
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bbc แอนโธนี่ |
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Is it too early to tell my loved one to jump on the first
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Initial view seems to be this is a preemptive action by Thaksin. Whatever, it is sad news for Thailand and puts the country right back where it was in the 70s and 80s.
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All the Thai TV channels are now "off-air" (taken over by military?) and playing songs featuring the King.
BBC/CNN still getting through on UBC/Cable. |
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cnn แอนโธนี่ |
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 Not what the BBC are saying on both Radio 5 and News 24, nor Sky News nor CNN. The general consensus from them is that it's anti-Thaksin elements in the army concerned that he's going to win the election. Damn democracy! The proles keep voting for the wrong party!Just phoned Pick in Bangkok, whose main concern was that I'd woken him up! "I'll find out tomorrow," he said.  |
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There is useful ongoing commentary on the forum part of www.2bangkok.com direct web address is http://www.angkor.com/2bangkok/2bangkok/forum/showthread.php?p=11153#post11153 this describes tanks in the streets, and also alleges that the plug was pulled on Thaksin's broadcast!
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Lots of links on the Newsnow website.
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I wonder how easy it will be for Thaksin to return from New York given the current situation - an enforced (temporary) exile seems likely until things calm down.
What a sad day for democracy. |
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Looks now as if the coup may have succeeded, with the sacked army C in C entering government house and issuing orders.
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Does anyone know what the King's view is on all of this. Is it likely that he will step in and bang some heads together? Presumably, anyone who's involved would ultimately respect any direction given by the King?
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It appears the forces behind the coup are saying they are loyal to the King. |
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Watching the pictures on the TV it would appear that the forces involved are indeed loyal to the King - judging by the yellow wristbands and ribbons being worn... even attached to weapons and tanks etc!
Having said that, I would expect the King to remain above these events - as he has done in the past - unless an impass is reached and loss of life sustained... ... no doubt there'll be plenty of time for Him and others to bang heads together lately (always fun to watch him admonish Thaksin on TV) |
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Thai TV just returned for a short message...asking people not to go on the streets and get involved..guess we will all be wiser in the morning.
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will this effect traveling to thailand, tommorrow, will the airport close
Andy c, Pattaya Pattaya, sexy man, mak mak |
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He did step in to end the coup in 1992 but not until the conflict had continued for some time. He's not very keen on Thaksin, is he, so he may react differently this time anyway.
A friend who runs a company in Bangkok got a tip off from a well-connected employee and was given an hour to get his staff off to their homes. He says that all TV and Radio stations are off the air and ThaiCom have had their power turned off (this was 30 minutes ago). Just for once, I'm quite happy not to be there ...... Though he's not a fan of Thaksin he knows the opposition leaders behind the coup and says they are an even less attractive alternative. Gordie T Geordie |
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