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Anyone that cannot see what is going on here is an idiot.

The NACC always had the money.

The farmers are not stupid. They are happy to receive the money now, no doubt ...but they know why they didnt receive it earlier.

Thaksin is announcing it now because it will force the army to keep Yingluck in detention for longer than they announced (7 days), leading to more anger and ultimately a civil war.

Love the title. "Junta wants sweeping reforms".

Do we know yet if the Thai people also want these reforms? Or is their opinion not important?

This is the first coup ever in Thailand where the coup maker hasnt met with HM on live TV to ask for approval.

No joke, its true. Was in The Nation and Bangkok Post today.

There was certainly no stamp of approval in 1932 which has been the most dramatic coup in Thai history, the other 11 plus 9 failed efforts just rearranged deck chairs and who was sitting in which one.

This could well shape up to be as significant as 1932 in terms of fundamentally changing the status quo. Time will tell....

The heir is in England with an entourage of security according to English news...

One has to wonder why ...

Does anyone know who was named the new police chief?

Gen. Prayuth ?

Correct. He is now:

- PM

- Army Chief

- DSI Chief

- Police Chief

Civil war is coming to Thailand ...get ready for it and pack your bags. I know I am.

Good to see the farmers finally getting paid after all of Yingluck's broken promises.

Ever wonder why the money wasn't available under Yingluck and now 80 billion can be paid within a couple of weeks?

Didn't they say the money was gone because Yingluck and Thaksin stole it?

Why is it suddenly here now?

He's cutting out the cancer piece by piece.

He is consolidating power, simple as that.

Long time before you will see any elections here now!

The General said...Elections?...Not before October and may happen during the next 2 or 3 years....

He also once said that soldiers are bad politicians and that there would not be a coup.

Promise of sweeping reforms ...isnt that a populist policy?

Where are the Suthep fans now?

Everyone switched sides. Sutheps Facebook lost 300,000 followers in 2 days and the Army page gained over 200,000.

The Senate made him PM and now thry sre getting kicked out.

I think many will be in for a big surprise in a few days.

Will the Thai people get to choose the reforms in a referendum?

Or will they be forced on the whether they like them or not?

TR @jin_nation: Chalerm, Surapong, Kittirat, Anudit, Santi, Plodprasop, Pracha, Siriwat, Yutthasak are following YL out the door.

Looks like the highest ranking cabinet member remaining would be Nattawut ...new Prime Minister?

I think the airport would be a much better location. Much more effective.

I hope they don't get that retarded and pull that move again.

They caused Thailand to lose billions the last time around.

Maybe they can go occupy Dusit Zoo. Much more appropriate.

Has the above photo been re-touched or something? Because in his YouTube clip he looks really bad. I mean, as in looking unhealthy. Does anyone know if he's sick or something?