Coup d'état

[diaw]

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

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006...s_30014063.php



Seems like somethings on the boil...

[Magpie]

It's happening. Tanks surround parliament. State radio & T.V channels running unscheduled programs.
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State of emergency declared

[loosta]

Just broke here in the US on CNN. Little aside from Tanks into BKK.

[Magpie]

It's boiled over. Tanks in the streets

[DGblkbelt]

My dad just called to see if I was ok... I was like "why"? BBC on now, Kofi is talking about the situation... geez...

[Gluestick]

I knew it hours ago. Told the folks in DCC chatroom. Looks like it came true.

[kidneystone]

http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/arti...LAND-TANKS.xml

Latest on reuters, but say very little

[natalie8]

I just saw this post. Now I'm watching Channel News Asia. Tey're talking, but not about the cause. Does anyone have details?

[diaw]

Now, let's see which side settles uppermost... It was bound to happen...

[haltest]

Thailand calls state of emergency


Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has declared a state of emergency in Bangkok amid rumours of a state coup.
"I declare Bangkok under a severe state of emergency," he said on television. He is currently at the UN in New York.
The measure came after tanks reportedly took up position around the Thai government headquarters in Bangkok blocking traffic. An army-owned TV station is showing images of the royal family and songs linked in the past with military coups.

[Citan]

Is there anyway/where I can see this stuff online, via a newsfeed?

[DGblkbelt]

"Martial law"? What does this all mean for the moment? Stay home and lock the door?

[teach!]

7 or 8 channels are playing God bless the King tunes now.... a bad sign !

[LeedsLeedsLeeds]

Just saw it on the BBC quoting the above and not a lot more. I can't believe that this is happening and I'm not even there to see it!

[diaw]

DG, I would say that we should go about business as usual, but be prepared to show ID if challenged. Smile a lot...