Trenton42 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Will post more soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton42 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 From The Nation: Thai army chief announces military coup BANGKOK, May 22, 2014 (AFP) - Thailand's army chief announced in a televised address to the nation on Thursday that the armed forces were seizing power after months of deadly political turmoil. "In order for the country to return to normal quickly, the National Peace Keeping Committee comprised of the army, the Thai armed forces, the Royal Air Force and the police need to seize power as of May 22 at 4.30 pm," army chief Prayut Chan-O-Cha said. The commander-in-chief, who invoked martial law on Tuesday, said the coup was needed to prevent the conflict escalating. "All Thais must remain calm and government officials must work as normal," he added. The move came after military-hosted talks between the kingdom's political rivals apparently failed to reach a compromise on ending nearly seven months of mass protests on the streets of Bangkok. Rival protest leaders at the talks -- held at a heavily guarded military facility in the capital -- were seen being taken away by the army although it was unclear whether they had been formally detained. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton42 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Unconfirmed report that Army has shut down Red rally at Aksa Road. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snick Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Unconfirmed report that Army has shut down Red rally at Aksa Road. They have, crowd is dispersing peacefully. Yellow rally has not been dispersed yet. Army has it surrounded. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdogg Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Channel NewsAsia has non-stop coup coverage. Â Not sure if they shut it down in Thailand or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdogg Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 They are saying that all TV coverage is down but this could be jsut Thai staions. Â They say internet and phone lines have not been cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snick Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 BBC and CNN still on air and reporting live. Â Thai stations playing music and the occasional army announcement, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seven Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Â They say internet and phone lines have not been cut. You think they will/can cut phones and internet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snick Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I doubt it, the economic damage would be huge and what would it accomplish ? Â They might start blocking lots of sites though, youtube, Facebook,twitter..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickshaw Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 You think they will/can cut phones and internet? Â I've just talked to a friend in Udon by phone - Skype did not work with me making the call, but she was able to call back on Skype (this could be a UK network issue) and both Line and her mobile were OK. So it looks like the internet and mobile networks are still OK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton42 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 They have, crowd is dispersing peacefully. Yellow rally has not been dispersed yet. Army has it surrounded. Well, to be honest the Army have surrounded the PDRC sites for weeks/months to protect them from the Red attacks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton42 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 They are saying that all TV coverage is down but this could be jsut Thai staions. Â They say internet and phone lines have not been cut. All Thai stations went standby waiting for a statement from the military announcing that they assumed power. All back on now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton42 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 You think they will/can cut phones and internet? I don't think so. But the Internet is noticeably slower where I live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton42 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 "Under martial law, the National Peace Keeping Committee prohibits anyone across the kingdom from leaving their home from 10 pm to 5 am," an army spokesman said in a televised announcement. Guess I'm staying home tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdogg Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 On NewsAsia they said people flying out of Thailand could go to the airport after curfew time and if they can't find a cab the military will take them.     Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snick Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 CNN and BBC just went off the air 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seven Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 CNN and BBC just went off the air F**k this is bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton42 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Can confirm:all TV off including CNN & BBC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 BBC still on down here in Pattaya. Fox also yippee. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seven Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Â what would it accomplish ? Â Makes no sense, yes, but if they pull off international broadcasters like CNN and BBC.... who knows. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton42 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Watch Channel NewsAsia live on Internet: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/tv/live 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seven Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 CNN on here in europe where i am. Its all they're talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton42 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Cabinet members have been summoned to report to the military. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 And Fox are still on about Obamacare... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton42 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Rumors that Acting Caretaker PM may be hiding out at US Embassy. Wants to set up a government in exile. Guess that's why he didn't show up to Prayuth's meeting. Waiting to see if US will call it a coup and invoke sanctions Ambassador Kinney says PM not at Embassy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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