country taken by the military and martial law has declared
2006-09-19 15:44:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Current Events
I think it was held very professionally. The men in the tanks used lrg speaker to tell civilians to get off the streets for their protection. In addition the prime minister has a very corrupt history. Selling major national assets to a company out side thailand and giving insider trading advice to outside nations, not my idea of a good leader. I think it is a good way to see how a non-violent aproach to using governmental powers, unlike the middle east, russia, south africa eastern europe and south america. Its interesting to say the least
2006-09-19 16:27:50 · answer #1 · answered by tcarrw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no problem. This is good for Thailand. Here's a letter from Thailand today
'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!'
2006-09-20 09:56:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope it stays nonviolent.
"Saying they are acting in support of King Bhumipol Adulyadej, Thai military leaders took control of the country’s government on Tuesday. They revoked the constitution and declared martial law in an apparent coup. There have been no reports of violence. Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, cancelled his U.N. speech and declared a state of emergency in the capital. It is unclear if, or when, he can return to Thailand."
2006-09-19 22:50:04 · answer #3 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the first coup in 15 years and 18th since 1932 when the country became a constitutional monarchy.
The military responsible for the coup have not given details as yet but everyone expects a statement within a few days at most.
2006-09-19 23:02:05 · answer #4 · answered by flugelberry 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not know what they question is. Yes I heard about it. But what is worse the people who are not where the bombing is going on do not know because the newspaper and tv have been stopped.
2006-09-20 07:12:36 · answer #5 · answered by adobeprincess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bush Wishes He Could
2006-09-19 22:47:59 · answer #6 · answered by Kynnie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It needs to be. They have slaughter houses where you can pay to kill human beings, they sell children as sex slaves and they have all other manor of hopelessness going on.
2006-09-19 22:52:07 · answer #7 · answered by Shanigirl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sharia law will be declared shortly
2006-09-20 02:32:18 · answer #8 · answered by acid tongue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
I think it is sad. The ones who suffer are the poor and innocent.
2006-09-19 22:54:43 · answer #9 · answered by BUPPY'S MEME 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
pretty messed up isn't it. I was surprised it didn't get more air play here.......sounds pretty major to me!
2006-09-19 22:58:05 · answer #10 · answered by WitchTwo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋