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

The assumption in that analysis is that the red shirts are a force in itself to be reckoned with and comprises a section of society which is both coherent and has an agenda. All fine and dandy if it were true, but it is nothing of the sort. Thaksin created it, funded it and nurtured it but just as his last gambit has come to naught so will the so-called red shirt movement.

Nomura seem to be no better than the Siam Crystal Ball Club.

Originally Posted by Zooheekock

The big picture of this coup is ‘conservative forces consolidate their power’. The red shirts movement is too dangerous for the ‘sake of the Kingdom’ and needs to be gotten rid of. The ‘hard liner’ generals now run the show and we should expect the bad outcome.

What to Expect

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Nothing special .......something along the lines of Tak Bai......only nationwide

It must be crystal clear to everyone by now that far from ' fixing ' the problem,
this coup will make things a lot worse than the previous coup has over the intervening period.

Thailand is now entering a dark age from which it will take a long long time to recover . From being one of the leading countries in SE Asian it is going to slide down to where Burma was previously. This coup will undoubtably succeed in finally killing off Thaksins hope of any further involvement in Thai politics but at such a high price . The people of the South and Bangkok may rejoice now but when the economic effects of this coup bite home , they will have less to laugh about.

Thailands experiment with democracy and quasi civilization is over. Reform all you like and hold elections whenever you want but nobody will give a toss and they will just be a hollow sham that impress or fool nobody.

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

I wonder how strong the Americans and others will be against this coup?

One thing is for certain, no matter how the US reacts, we'll be vilified for it..

^USDept of Defense to review military support and engagements as a result of coup

Originally Posted by taxexile

That news is from a few days ago and it's neither 'many' nor 'large'.

its large enough to allow a pick up full of red or yellow meatheads to do a lot of damage.

they have been finding this stuff on a daily basis, and for every one they find there are probably a dozen yet to be found

Never did recover that cache that was stolen during the last confrontation did they? Certainly it's all over the country by now..

Originally Posted by thegent

Thaksin created it, funded it and nurtured it but just as his last gambit has come to naught so will the so-called red shirt movement.

If you are correct, the Red Shirts will agree with you and walk away with their tails between their legs. Somehow I do not see that happening. The real tragedy is that there will be loss of life regardless of the merits of the cause of either side. I am very worried by what Jim has said above.

Originally Posted by [B]Bettyboo[/B]

I wonder how strong the Americans

if you listened to the perspicacious tom you would know that the seppos are behind the coup - conspiring with their amart hiso chinky mates

to suspend critical thinking

it is the thought that counts

Oops, not an article likely to remain for long or to even gain a wider readership within the Kingdom.

Originally Posted by Mid

Thailand coup: Pro-Thaksin 'Red Shirt' leader says will not end protest
May 22, 2014


Pro-government "red shirt" protest leader Jatuporn Prompan during a conference at his encampment in Nakhon Pathom province on the outskirts of Bangkok on May 22, 2014.
PHOTO: REUTERS

BANGKOK (REUTERS) - The leader of Thailand's pro-government "Red Shirts" said the political group would continue its rally on the outskirts of Bangkok despite the military seizing control of the government in a coup on Thursday and telling all protest groups to disperse.

"Will you fight or will you not fight? We will not go anywhere. Don't panic because we expected this," leader Jatuporn Prompan told supporters. "Whatever happens will happen."

The group, supporters of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, had threatened to resist if the army seized power.

The army has said it will send troops to pro- and anti-government protest sites in and around Bangkok to escort protesters away.

straitstimes.com

Guess he isn't running his mouth now is he...! Him Or anyone else for that matter.

EU now expressing extreme concern over today's events , military must respect constitution and return civilian power

Originally Posted by thegent

Oops, not an article likely to remain for long or to even gain a wider readership within the Kingdom.

Interesting article, the film clip of the dog party is still on YT.

Sukhumvit Road - Bangkok.

A wander from Soi 4 (Nana) down to Asoke and back up to Soi 3.

10pm - 10.30pm (after curfew )





























Don't believe the hype.

Nice copy Rolex!

What about the south of LOS, there has been how many thousand killed due to insurgents, Will this now become a bigger problem if the Army is concentrated in Bkk and Northern provinces? Or will it be a nice time to tackle the problem?

German Foreign Minister Steinmeier condems Coup, quick elections essential.

Sitrep Northern Bangkok. Everything is as usual as of midnight, went to Seven, all fine but strained faces.

Internet and electricity working and why not it would be a suicide to kill services essential to economy. Lines are hot. I am running out of excuses here. Investor confidence is gone. This is not about some 30 pips. We are issued satellite BGAN terminals (Nera) for just this kind of thing so you can't shut us down.

I am glad my family is now safe red up country.

US reaction?

Reuters reports Pentagon reviewing military assistance and engagements , including an ongoing exercise involving 700 US marines and sailors?

Originally Posted by Merrimack

"PDRC protesters cheered at news of full coup."

Looks similar to the red shirts cheering the deaths in Trat a couple months ago, except they have better hygeine.

Kerry says negative implications for US-thai relations including militarily.- bbc

Originally Posted by Dandyhole

Kerry says negative implications for US-thai relations including militarily.- bbc

Kerry's statement is surprinsingly much stronger than I expected. Except that it doesn't include the word "coup". But the disapproval is quite unambiguous.
But, obviously, words are just that: words.

The only thing closed on Koh Chang is the 7-11's. Tesco's are still open, as well as all the bars.