Thai army declares martial law

TarJak · 05-19-14, 07:13 PM

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-05-2...ary-tv/5464040

After quite a few years of political unrest it looks like the army in Thailand has had enough and stepped in "to restore peace and order for people from all sides", stressing that the move "was not a coup".

They look like being in a mess for some time to come too as both sides of the current argument have about equal support.

fireftr18 · 05-19-14, 09:22 PM

Thank you for posting. I have a niece working in Thailand right now. Fortunately she's in a rural town, away from Bangkok. Prayers for her safety.

TarJak · 05-20-14, 02:45 AM

NP. Hope your niece stays safe. Most of the strife is in the cities so she should be ok.

Jimbuna · 05-20-14, 04:52 AM

I shouldn't imagine this will help the tourism industry.

TarJak · 05-20-14, 06:00 AM

Our immigration department has issued new travel warnings for Thailand today so for those frightened off by those warnings,there will be done drop off.

Jimbuna · 05-20-14, 07:12 AM

Some youngsters over there must be feeling a little easier now

banryu79 · 05-20-14, 07:16 AM

I don't know anything of what is currently happening in Thailand... but I understand that when the military make direct use of it's power in internal affairs usually it is with the aim of:
A) a coup d'etat to throw the governament down and replace it with another
B) the other option aronund: supporting the gov., suppress internal unrest and opposition.

What's happening btw in Thailand, i.e. which are the opposing forces in play?

TarJak · 05-20-14, 07:28 AM

http://www.fairobserver.com/region/a...plained-57136/

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%...litical_crisis

banryu79 · 05-20-14, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TarJak

http://www.fairobserver.com/region/a...plained-57136/

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%...litical_crisis

Ah, what a mess

fireftr18 · 05-20-14, 04:09 PM

Got a report back from my niece. Yes, she is safe where she is. She said it's actually been going on for some time. It isn't really as bad as the news is making out to be.

soopaman2 · 05-20-14, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Some youngsters over there must be feeling a little easier now

(I see what you did there)

I venture to guess the local ladyboy industry has taken a dive.

TarJak · 05-20-14, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Some youngsters over there must be feeling a little easier now

No doubt. Rolf Harris certainly won't be visiting soon.

Jimbuna · 05-21-14, 06:29 AM

LOL

Oberon · 05-22-14, 06:26 AM

Military coup has taken place...again...

Potential for a civil war looms...

Jimbuna · 05-22-14, 07:15 AM

I wouldn't have thought so....the political situation has developed into a stubborn dogfight and the military are probably the only entity with the ability to make everyone come to their senses.

05-19-14, 07:13 PM	#1
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Thai army declares martial law http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-05-2...ary-tv/5464040 After quite a few years of political unrest it looks like the army in Thailand has had enough and stepped in "to restore peace and order for people from all sides", stressing that the move "was not a coup". They look like being in a mess for some time to come too as both sides of the current argument have about equal support.

05-19-14, 09:22 PM	#2
fireftr18 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,528 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 0	Thank you for posting. I have a niece working in Thailand right now. Fortunately she's in a rural town, away from Bangkok. Prayers for her safety. __________________ Of all the forms of Martial Arts, Karaoke causes the most pain!

05-20-14, 04:52 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I shouldn't imagine this will help the tourism industry. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-20-14, 07:12 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Some youngsters over there must be feeling a little easier now __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-20-14, 04:09 PM	#10
fireftr18 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,528 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 0	Got a report back from my niece. Yes, she is safe where she is. She said it's actually been going on for some time. It isn't really as bad as the news is making out to be. __________________ Of all the forms of Martial Arts, Karaoke causes the most pain!

05-20-14, 02:45 AM	#3
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	NP. Hope your niece stays safe. Most of the strife is in the cities so she should be ok.

05-20-14, 06:00 AM	#5
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Our immigration department has issued new travel warnings for Thailand today so for those frightened off by those warnings,there will be done drop off.

05-20-14, 07:16 AM	#7
banryu79 Samurai Navy Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Italy Posts: 554 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 2	I don't know anything of what is currently happening in Thailand... but I understand that when the military make direct use of it's power in internal affairs usually it is with the aim of: A) a coup d'etat to throw the governament down and replace it with another B) the other option aronund: supporting the gov., suppress internal unrest and opposition. What's happening btw in Thailand, i.e. which are the opposing forces in play?

05-20-14, 07:28 AM	#8
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	http://www.fairobserver.com/region/a...plained-57136/ http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%...litical_crisis

05-21-14, 06:29 AM	#13
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	LOL __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-22-14, 06:26 AM	#14
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Military coup has taken place...again... Potential for a civil war looms...

05-22-14, 07:15 AM	#15
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I wouldn't have thought so....the political situation has developed into a stubborn dogfight and the military are probably the only entity with the ability to make everyone come to their senses. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!