my dad lives in thailand right near the goverment buildings where the military coup is in operation. should i be worried for his and my sisters safety?
2006-09-21 09:20:36 · 18 answers · asked by lilbex87 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Don't be worried. From what I've heard on the news this is a very peaceful coup. Not a shot has been fired. The army have decided to remove the Prime Minister, and want an election to get a new one. Ordinary people should be fine. All they need to do is do as they're told, and as far as I can tell they're being allowedto live relatively normal lives.
2006-09-21 09:30:00 · answer #1 · answered by Steve-Bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the link to the British Foreign Office page on Thailand. If you are not a Brit, I'm sure your government will be giving similar advice.
Quote: "On 19 September 2006, the Thai Army Commander, General Sonthi Boonyaratglin, announced that he had established a Reform Council to take over the administration of the country. A nationwide state of martial law has been declared. The situation in Bangkok and elsewhere in Thailand remains calm, but the British Embassy is continuing to monitor the situation closely."
2006-09-22 05:24:45 · answer #2 · answered by Henry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Thailand. I have been here for 8 years. I am not actually in Bangkok but I don't think the coup makes any difference to every day life here. I also think that the coup is about internal political issues not concerning foreigners so unless foreigners actually go and try to get involved in something that doesn't concern us I don't think that we have anything to worry about.
2006-09-21 09:35:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. It is not a contested coup d'etat. The military has the support of the majority of the people and the military itself is not sundered by infighting. I'm certain that your father is sensible enough to take the mood of the street into account and listen to his embassy's advisories.
Keep your fingers crossed by all means, but don't stress so much. Good luck on being reunited with your family.
2006-09-22 13:21:05 · answer #4 · answered by Nat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in a coup area twice or so. If you don't actively demonstrate in public and obey the new rules, you have nothing to worry about. Also do not meet with known political activists.
2006-09-21 09:27:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats a hard place to be, and no matter what you will still worry untill he is home, it is part of it..if you love him. I would like to tell you it will be alright but the fact is we dont know. So what i do when i worry i have a ex husband in iraq working there, when i hear something on the news i email him, or get ahold of him and listen to his views of whats going on..maybe that would help you some..but there will always be worry in the back of your mind..
2006-09-21 09:29:33 · answer #6 · answered by away right now 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well everyone gets worried and will TRY to be strong about it. Part of my family is over there and I'm scared every moment of my life but i have to try to chill and think positively and know they'll be alright. Just make sure that you try to contact your sister and dad when your scared about their safety. It's healthy to be worried about the ones you love but it's also healthy to be positive about them too.
2006-09-21 09:35:30 · answer #7 · answered by hearty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is an internal matter and will be resolved in a couple of weeks you have my best wishes and prayers.
2006-09-21 10:00:03 · answer #8 · answered by joseph m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, It seems to be a relativley peaceful Coup.
I would think there is no cause for alarm
2006-09-21 09:31:05 · answer #9 · answered by Cyrano de Bergerac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what could you do, except worry?
any coup is dangerous - to everybody nearby
2006-09-21 09:30:16 · answer #10 · answered by flowerpet56 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋