2006-09-19 06:37:35 · 8 answers · asked by t c 3 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
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2006-09-19 06:38:08 · update #1
A peaceful take-over by the military in order to get rid of the despotic corrupt now-ex Prime Minister Taxin Shinawatra.
Here's a letter from Thailand
'When my wife finally stopped singing and dancing around with our son at 7.45am this morning, she shouted out "Damn good!"
a) few people outside Thailand really know how Taksin has so cleverly usurped, benefitted from financial corruption instead of tackling it, bought up enormous tracts of his own country in areas of future development, bought foreign homes while barring foreigners from doing the same here, sued every major media outlet that criticised him and done NOTHING for the poor, and especially the hilltribes. Smiled at foreigners while restricting visas even further and pursuing policies which may ultimately be seen to be xenophobic. Full of promises and no delivery. Even his home city Chiangmai has waited a year in vain for his promised 53m baht to tackle flooding.
b) yes, he was democratically elected. The second time. Like another western premier we could name. At the first one he bought his way in with the "million baht per village" offer. That turned out to be a loan, not a gift of course, but it did the trick. Literally!
c) In my personal view this bloodless coup would not have taken place so smoothly, if at all, without the tacit consent of His Majesty. Maybe the writing was on the wall days ago? It is reported that Taksin took his whole family to the UN conference - unprecedented.
d) Dancing in the streets? Well there should be wherever thinking people are to be found (ie mainly in Bangkok). What we have in the streets here are lots of armoured personnel carriers and soldiers with rifles slung, looking a little bored and confused. But they don't mind having their photos taken as I proved on the way into the office this morning. Not allowed to talk, though, and many don't know what is happening.
e) Next? One of many responsible comments by General Sonthi was that the army would not hang on to power for very long. A coalition government, maybe with the promising young Democrat Abhisit to the fore, could be great!
f) We live in quite exciting times, but feel totally safe and very curious about the spin-off effects. Prayerfully this can only be good for Thailand!'
2006-09-19 22:40:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, major hun!
Dunno really what a coup would do. Wiki says that the last coup in 1932 was small (very few died). We can only hope and pray for life to be preserved; and for friendship between all.
Curious how this influences Cambodia, Laos, & Burma. Not much is really reveled about the coup members who are taking over. Guess time will tell.
2006-09-19 14:41:24 · answer #2 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has declared a state of emergency in Bangkok amid reports of a coup attempt.
Soldiers have entered Government House and tanks have moved into position around the building.
2006-09-19 13:41:15 · answer #3 · answered by Polo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah after the cold war the world have become a pretty violent place. It is full of unrest. I guess we never know where it will erupt next.
2006-09-20 06:49:39 · answer #4 · answered by adobeprincess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I just read over Yahoo News..No peace any where in the world.
2006-09-19 15:08:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hmm. doesn't like any fighting went on... neato. my friend is in thailand right now... wonder what he knows...
2006-09-19 13:43:39 · answer #6 · answered by spiffo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the muslims have taken charge
2006-09-20 03:46:46 · answer #7 · answered by acid tongue 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, they stopped it in time.
2006-09-19 13:43:55 · answer #8 · answered by lady sixx 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋