Coup 2014 !!!! : Military 'takes control' in Thailand

**barrylad66** · 22-05-2014, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by taxexile

what does the 4th symbol from the left, as shown on the tv screens at the moment represent?

the missus informs me it is the national peace and order maintaining council, but not sure

**Dandyhole** · 22-05-2014, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by Tom Sawyer

Channel NewsAsia (Singapore) reporting acting PTP PM and others from PTP seeking asylum in US Embassy in Bangkok (the fools)

Took my advice by the sound of it, but better they split themselves around different embassies , game changer

**leemo** · 22-05-2014, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by robuzo

I just heard from a friend that the Cartoon Network is down. Bad move, Prayuth, messing with Ben 10 now.

All the regular channels are up and running, no ploplems.

**tomta** · 22-05-2014, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by Zooheekock

#168 (permalink) Z ExpatZooheekock Thailand Expat Some saying that Niwatthamrong is in the American Embassy and will continue a government in exile.

Ambassador Kenney has denied that it seems. Pity. Would have been a good move.

**leemo** · 22-05-2014, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by nidhogg

While i still have internet, which I am not sure will last, one can't but help wonder if something "momentous" is in process which warrents locking the country down tight...

There's only one thing that horrible...

**Tom Sawyer** · 22-05-2014, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by nidhogg

I seriously believe something else is going on. stay cool and see how things develop.

I think you're wrong - if I understand your suggestion - this is actually about getting ready for that "other arrangement" - and that's why things are so dangerous now. We are facing a very difficult time ahead IMO

**pseudolus** · 22-05-2014, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by leemo

Originally Posted by nidhogg

While i still have internet, which I am not sure will last, one can't but help wonder if something "momentous" is in process which warrents locking the country down tight...

There's only one thing that horrible...

No way. Really? You think that a TV network planned to show Kevin Costner's Waterworld?

Have they no shame!

**Dandyhole** · 22-05-2014, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by tomta

Originally Posted by Zooheekock

#168 (permalink) Z ExpatZooheekock Thailand Expat Some saying that Niwatthamrong is in the American Embassy and will continue a government in exile.

Ambassador Kenney has denied that it seems. Pity. Would have been a good move.

Might mean they refused him there

**robuzo** · 22-05-2014, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by tomta

Originally Posted by Zooheekock

#168 (permalink) Z ExpatZooheekock Thailand Expat Some saying that Niwatthamrong is in the American Embassy and will continue a government in exile.

Ambassador Kenney has denied that it seems. Pity. Would have been a good move.

They don't allow walk-ins anymore. Have to make an appointment before setting up a government-in-exile.

**nidhogg** · 22-05-2014, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by Tom Sawyer

Originally Posted by nidhogg

I seriously believe something else is going on. stay cool and see how things develop.

I think you're wrong - if I understand your suggestion - this is actually about getting ready for that "other arrangement" - and that's why things are so dangerous now. We are facing a very difficult time ahead IMO

I think it is in process, that is why they are locking things down. A few days will see the right of it.....

....there is no real sense to a coup now.......

**StrontiumDog** · 22-05-2014, 08:49 PM

teamkorn ‏@teamkorn 6m "@ChadapornLin: ICT Ministry officials confirm internet service will not be cut"

**Bettyboo** · 22-05-2014, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by StrontiumDog

ICT Ministry officials confirm internet service will not be cut

That's good news.

**Tom Sawyer** · 22-05-2014, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by robuzo

Originally Posted by tomta

Originally Posted by Zooheekock

#168 (permalink) Z ExpatZooheekock Thailand Expat Some saying that Niwatthamrong is in the American Embassy and will continue a government in exile.

Ambassador Kenney has denied that it seems. Pity. Would have been a good move.

They don't allow walk-ins anymore. Have to make an appointment before setting up a government-in-exile.

Yes it's a pity that once great nation would stand by its principals - but as we've seen in the last decade it was all bullshit, and maybe always was bullshit - which I really feel sad about. I grew up respecting it, now - I know it's us against them. How sad.

**taxexile** · 22-05-2014, 08:50 PM

quite impressive and somewhat frightening really, that in the space of six or seven hours, they can literally close down a modern country of 70 million and almost shut it off from the outside world.

and the tv stations broadcasting non stop cold war style military anthems just adds to the surreal nature of it all.

i think i feel a novel coming on !!

**leemo** · 22-05-2014, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by Thormaturge

^^
Presumably the army can shut down the ThaiCom satellites but not other ones owned outside Thailand.

I doubt they can pull the plug on the entire internet, but they can doubtless block a lot of material if they want.

Some of us know how to deal with that.

If the uniforms overstep their 'democratic' mandate and try to pull the plug on the www the situation could get out of hand and fast. And my guess says the monkeys know this.

**taxexile** · 22-05-2014, 08:53 PM

I think it is in process, that is why they are locking things down. A few days will see the right of it....

they expect the only ones on the streets tonight are likely to be armed red gangs, and they want clear lines of sight.

**larvidchr** · 22-05-2014, 08:54 PM

Bloody idiots, power tripping little Thai Neanderthal tossers with 1 inch dicks and 5 satang brains, just finished a movie on true when all channels went, how the fvuck is there any risk of Thai subversive programming on HBO or the Turbo channel.

What do people do, they are told to stay home and not make trouble, so OK most Thais say fine on with the soap or a movie, now they can't even do that but have to listen to that awful wailing, right there we have given them reason and opportunity to talk politics and meet up with the neighbours

Instead of slapping the most popular soaps on and the last ten biggest blockbusters.

If that is the level of "North Korean" intelligence we can expect from those new morons in charge things really are bleak.

**Seekingasylum** · 22-05-2014, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by Mr Lick

Originally Posted by nidhogg

Fuck. True visions just cut off.........playing card and some singing....

Bloody good i'm not in LoS, that would be a declaration of war

Originally Posted by The Ghost Of The Moog

People should break the curfew. Just go out on the streets. The army can't shoot everyone. People power.

Um, not sure that would work here. Ideals, principles and rights ain't high in the chickenhead order of things. Simply put, there isn't a discernible profit in risking one's arse for an abstract.

Essentially, it's why they are in the position that they're in. Little fuckers simply don't care unless there's something in it for them.

The chaps down the club in Budleigh Salterton would have hurled their croquet clubs at the tanks and given them what for without a moment's hesitation. Difference you see between real people and a bunch of nig nogs.

**leemo** · 22-05-2014, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by StrontiumDog

One thing is for sure....never believe a word that asshat Prayuth says ever again....

How recently did he say there wouldn't be a coup and to keep the army out of it.

Good lord I'm on seriously pissed off farang.

To be fair he did say it with a straight face.

**nidhogg** · 22-05-2014, 08:57 PM

^^ and you were doing so well up to now.....

**StrontiumDog** · 22-05-2014, 08:59 PM

Asian Correspondent ‏@AsCorrespondent 3m #THAILAND

UPDATE: Reports say that Chalerm Yuumbumrung, a deputy PM under Yingluck, was detained by army at his home http://asiancorrespondent.com/122874/thailand-coup-live/ …

**Norton** · 22-05-2014, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

That's good news.

Hard to believe anything said by the "authorities" these days.

**nidhogg** · 22-05-2014, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by StrontiumDog

Asian Correspondent ‏@AsCorrespondent 3m #THAILAND

UPDATE: Reports say that Chalerm Yuumbumrung, a deputy PM under Yingluck, was detained by army at his home http://asiancorrespondent.com/122874/thailand-coup-live/ …

**Albert Shagnastier** · 22-05-2014, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by StrontiumDog

Reports say that Chalerm Yuumbumrung, a deputy PM under Yingluck, was detained by army at his home

Is that the guy who got his son off after him and his mates held down a bloke in a nightclub and shot him in the face in front of everybody?

Sounded like such a nice bloke

**StrontiumDog** · 22-05-2014, 09:03 PM

http://asiancorrespondent.com/122874...and-coup-live/

LIVE: Thailand’s army takes over in military coup

By Saksith Saiyasombut & Siam Voices May 22, 2014 5:51PM UTC

An armed Thai soldier orders journalists to step back as a military vehicle enters the compound of the Army Club in Bangkok after the military staged a coup Thursday. Pic: AP.

IN BRIEF: At 4.30pm local time Thursday Thailand’s army took over in the country’s 12th coup d’etat since 1932. The military has ordered a nationwide curfew from 10pm to 5am.

+++ALL TIMES LOCAL BANGKOK TIME+++

8.58pm: A number of Democrat Party members, including leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, are still being detained by the military:

Democrats that are still detained: - Abhisit Vejjajiva - Juti Krairiksh - Sirichok Sopha - Nipit Intarasombat - Chamni Sakdisek

8.52pm: One of the deputy PMs under the Yingluck Shinawatra government Chalerm Yuumbumrung is reportedly in detention:

Tulip Naksompop @Tulip_Oum Follow

Chalerm Yuubumrung reportedly captured at his house in BangBon and sent to Military 1st Infantry Regiment.-@Chu_SpringNews

8.44pm: There are conflicting rumors on whether Internet will be cut off at 9pm this evening. However, there are unconfirmed reports that the ICT has said it will not be cut:

8.40pm: Embassies from nations around the world are advising their citizens to travel with extreme caution in Thailand. 8.23pm: The location of ex-interim Prime Minister Niwatthamrong is still unknown. US Ambassador Kristie Kenney has strongly denied rumors that he is at the US Embassy.

7.46pm: The military has begun taking international news channels off air. BBC and CNN are now unavailable. There has bee no notable Internet censorship reported so far. 7.39pm: No public gatherings of more than five people are permitted in Thailand, the army has said.

7.33pm: The army has ordered ex-interim Prime Minister Niwatthamrong Bunsongphaisarn to hand himself in.

7.18pm: NEWSFLASH! Thailand’s Constitution has been temporarily suspended, except the articles “pertaining to monarchy”. The Cabinet and the Senate have been dissolved. Army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha has announced himself as head of council that will run a temporary government.

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