Military Coup

Oberon · 09-19-06, 12:13 PM

Just in:

A military coup has taken place in Thailand whilst Prime Minister Thaksin is at the UN in New York.
More details at:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asi...ic/5361008.stm

Immacolata · 09-19-06, 12:19 PM

Seems that they claim it is merely dethroning the PM and holding new elections. I surely hope that is correct.

Oberon · 09-19-06, 12:28 PM

Indeed...and that the two rival loyalist elements of the army don't turn this coup into a civil war. I can't see the King letting it get that far though.

STEED · 09-19-06, 01:36 PM

Watch and wait situation. :hmm:

Skybird · 09-19-06, 01:38 PM

Unverhofft kommt oft.

Ishmael · 09-19-06, 03:14 PM

Apparently they are tired of the globalization/free trade policies of multi-national corporatism as this excerpt from the MSNBC stroy points out:

Thaksin’s critics want to jettison his policies promoting privatization, free trade agreements and CEO-style administration.

So the Thais want to keep Thailand Thai.

Immacolata · 09-19-06, 03:55 PM

And it seems the king was in on it afterall.

Skybird · 09-19-06, 04:04 PM

And explosion of corruption under that now fired premier had been pointed out in German TV.

09-19-06, 05:05 PM

Gen. Sondhi Boonyaratkalin, who is known to be close to Thailand's revered monarch and is a Muslim in this Buddhist-dominated nation, took power.
So much for the un-armed citizens. Accept Islam or die.

An army general, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation, said Chitchai and Defense Minister Thammarak Isaragura na Ayuthaya — two Thaksin loyalists — had been arrested.
"The government is no longer administering the country," Akara said.
Freely elected? So much for the un-armed citizens.

The Avon Lady · 09-19-06, 10:58 PM

Another Dar al-Islam country to add to the map.

Perilscope · 09-20-06, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waste gate

So much for the un-armed citizens. Accept Islam or die.

Actually, let me rephrase the quote above:
So much for the un-armed very peaceful Buddhist citizens. That must confront these armed medieval headed perverts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

Another Dar al-Islam country to add to the map.

No surprise there, they can't get their hands on any other powerful countries, so they pick the weakest.
Until they are in power, I will make sure my Tuna can I purchase doesn't come from Thailand. :rotfl: ...I'm serious.

The Avon Lady · 09-20-06, 12:40 AM

Just heard on the radio that they killed Thailand's deputy PM or similar. Can't find it on the wires yet.

P_Funk · 09-20-06, 02:59 AM

I wouldn't get too worked up. They have one every few years. Kinda like mid term elections. And the results dont seem to be very be much worse.:rotfl:

Camaero · 09-20-06, 04:23 AM

Any word on what the old PM plans on doing?

TteFAboB · 09-20-06, 05:40 AM

They haven't had a coup in 15 years.

Been there last year, good timing, I suppose. This even would've been most, distracting.

Get it? What distracted them from Couping in these 15 years? Damn I can't make good hidden jokes.

But I've actually been there. "An explosion of corruption" would be an understatement from what I've observed.

09-19-06, 12:13 PM	#1
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Military Coup Just in: A military coup has taken place in Thailand whilst Prime Minister Thaksin is at the UN in New York. More details at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asi...ic/5361008.stm

09-19-06, 01:36 PM	#4
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Watch and wait situation. :hmm: __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,629 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Unverhofft kommt oft. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

09-19-06, 04:04 PM	#8
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,629 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	And explosion of corruption under that now fired premier had been pointed out in German TV. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

09-19-06, 10:58 PM	#10
The Avon Lady Über Mom Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 6,147 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Another Dar al-Islam country to add to the map. __________________ "Victory will come to us from the wombs of our women." - Houari Boumedienne, President of Algeria, Speech before the UN, 1974

09-19-06, 12:19 PM	#2
Immacolata Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 798 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Seems that they claim it is merely dethroning the PM and holding new elections. I surely hope that is correct.

09-19-06, 12:28 PM	#3
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Indeed...and that the two rival loyalist elements of the army don't turn this coup into a civil war. I can't see the King letting it get that far though.

09-19-06, 03:14 PM	#6
Ishmael Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Morro Bay, Ca. Posts: 659 Downloads: 79 Uploads: 0	Apparently they are tired of the globalization/free trade policies of multi-national corporatism as this excerpt from the MSNBC stroy points out: Thaksin’s critics want to jettison his policies promoting privatization, free trade agreements and CEO-style administration. So the Thais want to keep Thailand Thai.

09-19-06, 03:55 PM	#7
Immacolata Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 798 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	And it seems the king was in on it afterall.

09-19-06, 05:05 PM	#9
waste gate Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Gen. Sondhi Boonyaratkalin, who is known to be close to Thailand's revered monarch and is a Muslim in this Buddhist-dominated nation, took power. So much for the un-armed citizens. Accept Islam or die. An army general, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation, said Chitchai and Defense Minister Thammarak Isaragura na Ayuthaya — two Thaksin loyalists — had been arrested. "The government is no longer administering the country," Akara said. Freely elected? So much for the un-armed citizens.

09-20-06, 12:40 AM	#12
The Avon Lady Über Mom Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 6,147 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Just heard on the radio that they killed Thailand's deputy PM or similar. Can't find it on the wires yet. __________________ "Victory will come to us from the wombs of our women." - Houari Boumedienne, President of Algeria, Speech before the UN, 1974

09-20-06, 02:59 AM	#13
P_Funk Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada, eh? Posts: 2,537 Downloads: 129 Uploads: 0	I wouldn't get too worked up. They have one every few years. Kinda like mid term elections. And the results dont seem to be very be much worse.:rotfl: __________________

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Camaero The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA, Massachusetts Posts: 1,477 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Any word on what the old PM plans on doing? __________________

09-20-06, 05:40 AM	#15
TteFAboB Admiral Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,247 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	They haven't had a coup in 15 years. Been there last year, good timing, I suppose. This even would've been most, distracting. Get it? What distracted them from Couping in these 15 years? Damn I can't make good hidden jokes. But I've actually been there. "An explosion of corruption" would be an understatement from what I've observed. __________________ "Tout ce qui est exagéré est insignifiant." ("All that is exaggerated is insignificant.") - Talleyrand Last edited by TteFAboB; 09-20-06 at 06:20 AM.