Tanks are rolling through the streets of Bangkok, Thailand,

[anya-D 8]

I find it hard to believe that this wouldn't happen without the blessing of King Bhumibol who apparently has had deep concerns about Mr. Thaksin of late...

I'm sure that's out of the question...the King is not relate to this matter

And there's no violent - no bloodshad - just to get that SOB Thaksin out

And NEVER belive anything this SOB Thaksin said.. he's a liar

Edited September 19, 2006 by anya-D

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I'm sure that's out of the question...the King is not relate to this matter

An announcement on Thai television channel 5 declared that a "Council of Administrative Reform" with King Bhumibol Adulyadej as head of state had seized power in Bangkok and nearby provinces without any resistance.

http://www.eitb24.com/portal/eitb24/notici...l&idioma=en

[anya-D 8]

I'm sure that's out of the question...the King is not relate to this matter

An announcement on Thai television channel 5 declared that a "Council of Administrative Reform" with King Bhumibol Adulyadej as head of state had seized power in Bangkok and nearby provinces without any resistance.

http://www.eitb24.com/portal/eitb24/notici...l&idioma=en

There has been many attemp to overthrone the King and Royal family of Thailand - by Thaksin's clan - and for all I know.. they fail.

People does not understand the King roles in Thailand.. yes the military is representing the King but he does not control the military. A head of State is just that.. A head of State.. like a figure.. Royal family owns a military ever since but that doesnt mean they have a power to control them. He's also never try to be involve in any politic...becasue we are democracy with the King under the law.

There's more news in Thailand now.. I'm trying to see how to translate

[almaty 19]

hmmm...looks like it has been a success

[anya-D 8]

by the way.. all of the people i talk with today (Thai in the US and in Thailand) are happy with this - hopefully Thaksin would never have a place to live in Thailand ever again.

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Right now, some conflicting reports on BBC.

In Thailand, mil is claiming Thaksin has been removed; meanwhile, Thaksin is claiming ACOS has been sacked.

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There has been many attemp to overthrone the King and Royal family of Thailand - by Thaksin's clan - and for all I know.. they fail.

People does not understand the King roles in Thailand.. yes the military is representing the King but he does not control the military. A head of State is just that.. A head of State.. like a figure.. Royal family owns a military ever since but that doesnt mean they have a power to control them. He's also never try to be involve in any politic...becasue we are democracy with the King under the law.

Thank you, interesting and informative response

[Saddle Bronc 124]

There has been many attemp to overthrone the King and Royal family of Thailand - by Thaksin's clan - and for all I know.. they fail.

People does not understand the King roles in Thailand.. yes the military is representing the King but he does not control the military. A head of State is just that.. A head of State.. like a figure.. Royal family owns a military ever since but that doesnt mean they have a power to control them. He's also never try to be involve in any politic...becasue we are democracy with the King under the law.

There's more news in Thailand now.. I'm trying to see how to translate

So, basically, coup attempt against Thai royal family will basically fizzle like the one against Juan Carlos about 15-20 years ago--since Thailand (like UK; it's also true of Spain) is constitutional monarchy where king is a figurehead.

[anya-D 8]

My freinds from Thailand said that Thaksin try to control any informationa and he command the broadcast to shut down (coz he used his power to control them a long time ago) and now the cable shutdown (no CNN - my freind is complaining) and there's a rumor that they will cut the net and telephone too.. hmm.. will see

Also.. news from Thailand said that the Govt are sacked and the constitution court are sack but the oter two courts are remain.

There has been many attemp to overthrone the King and Royal family of Thailand - by Thaksin's clan - and for all I know.. they fail.

People does not understand the King roles in Thailand.. yes the military is representing the King but he does not control the military. A head of State is just that.. A head of State.. like a figure.. Royal family owns a military ever since but that doesnt mean they have a power to control them. He's also never try to be involve in any politic...becasue we are democracy with the King under the law.

There's more news in Thailand now.. I'm trying to see how to translate

So, basically, coup attempt against Thai royal family will basically fizzle like the one against Juan Carlos about 15-20 years ago--since Thailand (like UK; it's also true of Spain) is constitutional monarchy where king is a figurehead.

um.. i dont really understand what u said but This coup is against Thaksin - the deputy PM and if i could only tell him how bad he is -he should be hang.

The different btw royal family in Thaialnd and UK and Spain is EVERYBODY in Thailand LOVE our royal family and would never make fun of them and we will fight to our last breath for them - not sure if it's the same for UK and Spain and who ever against our King should be deported

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The bangkok post website is not working.

http://www.bangkokpost.net/

edit.... it's working but slow

Edited September 19, 2006 by LuckyStrike

[anya-D 8]

what we are afraid now is that Thaksin himself actaully have his own people (his own army) and if he decide to use them (coz he still want to be in power- so he can be the richer - eventhough he's already a billianaire) we are afraid that somebody will gets hurt. (but now it's still no volence)

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"Like most of the previous 19 military coups since 1932, there was no violence. Tanks surrounded Government House and apparently some newspaper offices. All broadcasting on local TV was interrupted, and replaced by a notice which stated the military takeover and apologised "for any inconvenience.""

Even the coups are polite in Thaland

http://www.bangkokpost.net/News/19Sep2006_news004.php

[I'm Gone 60]

Good to see for once a government overthrown that doesn't involve the U.S. or Muslims.

[anya-D 8]

COUP D'ETAT IN THAILAND

by Bangkokpost.com

The army commander Gen Sonthi Boonyarataglin staged a coup d'etat Tuesday evening (Thailand time) and ousted the government of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

A so-called "Democratic Reform Council" declared itself in control and declared martial law nationwide. Terse announcements said it included the commanders of all three armed forces and the police. It said the coup was necessary to correct "unprecedented division in the country."

The Council said there seemed to be widespread corruption, and independent agenies were subverted by politicians, apparently a reference to the Thaksin government. "The national government through the current administration has caused conflicts and undermined the harmony of the people as never before in history."

Public acceptance remained unknown. The coup occurred late Tuesday night, when Bangkok was under a major rainstorm, and few people were seen on the streets.

The opposition had scheduled a major anti-Thaksin rally for Wednesday. The last military coup, in 1991, was extremely unpopular and was overthrown by violent opposition in the streets.

Officers this time promised to hold power for as short a time as possible. An announcement over the name of Gen Sonthi, a Special Forces veteran long seen as apolitical, promised: "The council is steadfast in its objective, which is not to take over the government permanently and it will hand back the power to the people as soon as possible."

The Council repealed the 1997 "people's constitution" and dissolved both houses of parliament, the government and the constitution court. Announcements said the Council was under the King, and confirmed that the Privy Council and all courts except the Constitution Court remained in power.

(NOTE: Texts of the first three official announcements are at the end of this story)

Retired Gen Surayudh Chulanont, a respected former military commander now a member of the royal Privy Council, was announced as prime minister to replace Mr Thaksin. There was no early word how log the generals intended to remain in power, or what their reforms would be.

Mr Thaksin was in New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, and had earlier tried to dismiss Gen Sonthi and order troops back to their barracks. His order, via a voice broadcast on TV and radio, was cut off halfway as the dramatic coup unfolded.

Tanks and troops of the Fourth Cavalry Battalion moved into strategic points in Bangkok, including the Royal Plaza.

Like most of the previous 19 military coups since 1932, there was no violence. Tanks surrounded Government House and apparently some newspaper offices. All broadcasting on local TV was interrupted, and replaced by a notice which stated the military takeover and apologised "for any inconvenience."

In the early hours of the coup, most other communications continued uninterrupted. But after several hours, all cable-TV broadcasts were cut, apparently because Mr Thaksin and other Thai ministers were giving interviews to CNN and the BBC, which are widely seen in Bangkok.

Thailand airports remained open, including the main international airport at Bangkok.

Thailand websites including the Bangkok Post were operating under very heavy loads as people tried to find out what was happening. The Bangkok Post newspaper was being prepared and printed for Wednesday morning. The front page headline was a huge, black and capitalised statement:

COUP D'ETAT

As always, local broadcast media contained no breaking updates.

Mr Thaksin said he would return to Thailand from New York. The shadowy coup administrators said he would not be allowed to resume his post as prime minister.

Sources told the Bangkok Post that Privy Council president Gen Prem Tinsulananonda had tried and failed to mediate between the coup forces and another army faction loyal to Mr Thaksin. Gen Prem was summoned to the Royal Palace.

The whereabouts of most of the members the government were unknown. Mr Thaksin, Deputy Prime Minister Surakiart Sathirathai and Foreign Minister Kantathi Suphamongkol were in New York. Deputy Prime Minister Chidchai Wannasathit, the caretaker premier, was reportedly detained by the military.

Text of Official announcements:

Announcements:

The national government through the current administration has caused conflicts and undermined the harmony of the people as never before in history.

Each side is determined to win by any means and the discord has shown a tendency to escalate.

Many people have been suspicious about the actions of the national administration under a constitutional monarchy.

The country has been governed in a way as to suggest widespread corruption. The independent agencies have been dominated by politics. The constitutional intention has been left unserved.

This has led to political activities becoming problem-plagued on many fronts and the situation had worsened to the point where violations against His Majesty the King, whom the people hold in the highest regard, are in danger of occurring. This is despite efforts by many sections of society to resolve the problem on a continued basis. The efforts have not pacified the growing tension, however. For this reason, the Democratic Reform Council with the monarch as its head, which comprises the armed forces leaders and chief of the Royal Thai Police Office, has found it imperative to seize the power of government from this point onward. The council is steadfast in its objective, which is not to take over the government permanently and it will hand back the power to the people as soon as possible.

The council is committed to preserving national peace and security and to upholding the monarchy whom we Thais hold in the highest respect.

First coup announcement:

In reference to the council's announcement of its power seizure earlier, for the sake of peace and order to prevail in the country, the council has imposed nationwide martial law. The council has repealed the state of emergency declared on Sept 19 at 9.05pm. This announcement is made by Gen Sonthi Boonyaratkalin, head of the Democratic Reform Council.

Second coup announcement:

The council has ordered that all mobilisation and movement of military logistics and manpower be prohibited. Military personnel are absolutely not to leave their units without permission from the council.

Third coup announcement:

1. The current constitution, drafted in 1997, is now repealed.

2. The House of Representatives, the Senate, the Cabinet and the Constitution Court are now dissolved along with the abrogation of the constitution.

3. The privy councillors will remain in their duty.

4. The courts of justice, except the Constitution Court, will retain their full power to adjudicate cases according to the law and the announcements of the council.

Update time: 02:20 am Wednesday September 2006 Thailand time

http://www.bangkokpost.net/breaking_news/b...s.php?id=113027

well.. i was wrong.. the coup took over the television - not Thaksin.. umm.. cant wait till the morning now..

Good to see for once a government overthrown that doesn't involve the U.S. or Muslims.

yea.. but the Muslim in the south of Thailand that caused lots of bombing and want to be seperate the country and alsready caused one buddhist teacher to be in a coma for 3 months now - the coup are also attempt to talk to the leader of the group who did this to sattle the matters - so.. no they are not involve in this matters but they sure involved in the chaos Thailand has for a while

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The different btw royal family in Thaialnd and UK and Spain is EVERYBODY in Thailand LOVE our royal family and would never make fun of them and we will fight to our last breath for them - not sure if it's the same for UK and Spain blush.gif

William for king!

Seriously though, thanks for the insight