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Fresh off the success of my Thaksin will be out by Sunday thread, I now pose the question:
"will there be a military coup before the end of March 2006."
Remember ladies and gents, the opposition is saying they'll boycott and today Thaksin is saying there's no point having an election if the opposition are not going to play ball. Seems like we may be close to a stand-off. But, will the military come in a say "enough's, enough". Or are those days behind us?
No military coup, IMO.
He wants to meet all the military leaders, so I assume he will just buy them off.
No chance - all the military leaders have been old buddies of his that he put in place anyway!
GoW mentioned in another thread today that dtox has called a meeting a top brass today
guess he wants to make sure that the money he's paid is enough to ensure their loyalty
I'm with William on this one
NO something like 20 of the top generals are his old school buddies
^exactly. And any change in the Guard at the top will mean what to the Brass exactly...
...erm, wilderness - inactive posts....
Watch this space. I heard he nearly sent the boys in last night when he thought they were marching on his house
source: The NationQuote:
Army chief denies asking Thaksin to resign
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Army Commander-in-Chief General Sonthi Boonyaratklin Wednesday dismissed news reports that he had suggested for embattled Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to resign in order to end the political turmoil.
“There were no such talks at the lunchoen table on Tuesday,” Sonthi said.
The reports quoting an unnamed source as saying that one of the top military commanders told Thaksin to step down during the working lunch at Government House.
The lunch took place amid rumours about possible military coup.
Once again, things are looking mighty interesting (my bold above)...
Interestingly, the BBC are now reporting about Coup rumours circulating in Thailand
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4761942.stm
A few parallels with the Philippines where Gloria is under increasing pressure.
I thought Toxin had put his brother in as top dog in the Army.
What would it mean for us though a coup?
^Not much. However, if HM was no longer in control, then events could get ugly...
I don't know
I don't think it'll go that far, not after all the trouble of the last time. I personally think Thaksin will stay in power for a while yet and have even bet two bottles of white whiskey on it.;)
^ not saying you are wrong, because I think Thaksin will remain in power (as TRT) - just not under the name "Thaksin". That name will walk the wilderness for a few years and make a storming come back, circa. 2008.
Yep, I think even if Thaksin steps down, and TRT stay in power he will still be one of the most powerful political figures in this country behind the scenes.
I am with Milkman.Quote:
Originally Posted by Milkman
To me, one of the most interesting facts about the current stand-off is the fact that if you have ever heard one of HM's speeches you'll know that he could hardly be called a Thaksin fan. Yet, he is now Thaksin's "last card", as Thaksin is on record as saying he won't go unless asked to do so by HM.
With effectively all of Thaksin's support eroded, the only major player not to have declared a position on this current situation is HM. And I have a feeling Thaksin is playing this last card well, knowing that if HM does come out and say something too early, he can say somethin along the lines of "well he never really liked me in the first place."
Whatever, it all makes interesting reading into the Thai way of thinking
HM will not get involved unless theres a violent coup I think, so wise for Thaksin to make that move.
I imagine the king would like to speak but cant.
I wish the king would whisper in dtox's ear and said "leave!".
:talktohan
Quote:
Thammarak warns top brass against coup bid
WASSANA NANUAM
Caretaker Defence Minister Thammarak Isarangkura na Ayudhaya yesterday held an urgent meeting with top military leaders to discuss security measures for two major rallies today and Sunday and warned them against staging a coup. Present at the meeting at army headquarters were permanent secretary for defence Gen Sirichai Tunyasiri, supreme commander Gen Ruangroj Mahasaranont, army chief Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin, navy chief Adm Sathiraphan Keyanont, air force chief ACM Chalit Phukphasuk and national police chief Pol Gen Kowit Wattana.
Speaking after the two-hour meeting, Gen Thammarak said: ''I told them we have been on a democratic path. Whoever is foolish enough to stage a coup will end up in jail. I know they will definitely not do it.''
rest of article: http://www.bangkokpost.com/News/03Mar2006_news06.php
could be an interesting wk/end. now let's just wait and see if they're listening to him
Are they still doing it near Lumpini Park?
I have got to bloody loive there for a month starting next weekend.
ANybody know how far away they
Anyone knows how many people are turning out to see toxin today. Heard he was bussing in up to 300,000 people.
NO 300,000 postacards i thinkwas what he wanted