Thailand's army invokes martial law: military TV

[Crushdepth]

Okay, any list of real restrictions and limitations that are in effect on our everyday lives?

I guess you're accepting this and waiting for a list to bow-down to?

Here's your list kowtow now.

[GeorgeO]

FACT Pattaya has never had a Military Coup!

...since when was Pattaya an independent nation?

[bogaty]

Well crap. I am scheduled to fly into BKK tomorrow. Not sure if I should cancel my trip or not.

[Rob8891]

Okay, any list of real restrictions and limitations that are in effect on our everyday lives?

I guess you're accepting this and waiting for a list to bow-down to?

If you are not a Thai citizen, you have no option other than to accept it. You have no rights. You have no power. You have no authority.

It makes perfect sense (IF you stop to think about it) to be aware of any further restrictions that may be imposed.

Edited May 20, 2014 by Rob8891

[Bluespunk]

Coups, floods, extra judicial killing sprees, occupation and burning of buildings in capital, political chaos on the streets, rice policies, corrupt governments, civil war, irrational violence and now martial law.

Sometimes I feel like I'm living in some sort of extra terrestrial soap opera rather than a country.

You know what you should do.

Sell the story to Hollywood or is this just another disguised 'if you don't like it leave' statement. Ah the old ways, don't think, don't comment, so quaint..

I live here, I work here, I pay taxes here. I can express an opinion and will do so whenever I choose to.

[piersbeckett]

Shouldn't paragraph 15 of Boonradom Chitradon's piece read, "populist politician, turned billionaire tycoon"?

[smedly]

Who has the POWER

so power has not been handed to an unelected leader but taken - does that mean jutaporn is going to call his red army to the streets or is he in jail already

Have Surapong Charlerm and Tarit foregone their 5 star breakfast

[GeorgeO]

first thing arrest Suthep who has caused all this madness... followed swiftly by the fake monk they can share a cell together and practice achieving Samadhi

It was pathetic (as usual) the first time you posted it; why bother repeating it...?!

[ATF]

FACT Pattaya has never had a Military Coup!

...since when was Pattaya an independent nation?

Well no one ever told Pattaya it wasn't. Biz as usual. It'll be booked solid with Thais and Falungs this weekend. Enjoy Bangers.

[rabas]

Where is the Royal Proclamation?

Don't know, aren't you on the distribution list?

[palm]

Look on the bright side

Possibly weaker Baht for the short term. Cheaper prices for flights and hotels Less crowded bars and restaurants

[Civil War]

Sunai ‏@sunaibkk 8m

Army is now enforcing censorship on print, broadcast, online media. #Thailand #MartialLaw

Saksith Saiyasombut ‏@Saksith 12m

Army announcement: ”Do not spread news (…)” that can negatively affect security.

Well that is a coup then.

GOOD!

[aripengu]

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What the martial law entails

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/What-the-martial-law-entails-30234049.html

Ouch

That's a list of what the Martial Law declaration ALLOWS the military to do.

It's not a list of what the military has decided to do in the current situation.

Indeed it just states the powers given to the army in that case, no need to panic, but I think it's good to know as many have asked if there is a curfew. No curfew for now.

[Thait Spot]

Who has the POWER

so power has not been handed to an unelected leader but taken - does that mean jutaporn is going to call his red army to the streets or is he in jail already

Have Surapong Charlerm and Tarit foregone their 5 star breakfast

I did hear that Surapong, Chalerm and Tharit have been asked to account for all the money that the CAPO spent.

I guess they will be slogging away with their spreadsheets.

Martial Law means that the police now fall under the army. Not sure where Tharit now stands.

That being the case, the army could take the oportunity to remove Thaksin and Chalerm of their police rank and even restructure the police force to a politically neutral entity that actually does it's job.

[uptheos]

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-27480845

If you have anything significant you would like to add, scroll down to the bottom of article

[MGP]

Sunai ‏@sunaibkk 8m

Army is now enforcing censorship on print, broadcast, online media. #Thailand #MartialLaw

Saksith Saiyasombut ‏@Saksith 12m

Army announcement: ”Do not spread news (…)” that can negatively affect security.

Well that is a coup then.

GOOD!

Why? They have just cut one of the supplies of poison that was calling for violence. That is a matter that seriously affects the security of the citizens.

[Scamper]

Prayuth knew when to act, and the swift moves he has taken have been orchestrated with a firm sense of confidence and control. First of all, he is right to be doing what he is doing. The situation was getting quite out of hand. CAPO has been relieved, as have some other agencies more aligned with Pheu Thai. Jatuporn's rally has been surrounded and contained. The PDRC has called off their walk, in deference to the military. The Pheu Thai administration was not told of this in advance. All these actions give clues. In very quick order Prayuth has taken complete control. Jatuporn has clearly been taken completely off-guard. For a situation as potentially volatile as this, Prayuth has already achieved a remarkable sense of control. It means that all the impediments that Pheu Thai was routinely erecting against the Senate, the Constitutional Court, the NACC, and the PDRC - have all stopped. The constitutional process can proceed without impediment. A fully functioning prime minister - who will indeed be acceptable to both Phue Thai and the Democratic party - will likely now be nominated in the Senate as per the constitution, as well as a fully functioning cabinet. Likely, they will have limited powers, paving the way for actual and real discussions between all parties for a reform package. It is as promising a climate as one could have reasonably hoped. It will require the will and participation of all Thais.

Edited May 20, 2014 by Scamper

[Piichai]

Looks like the military is stopping TV stations from reporting on the rallies.

A couple Thai stations are discussing a possible coup, but a quick search showed no rallies or troop reports.

[TimCM]

FACT Pattaya has never had a Military Coup!

...since when was Pattaya an independent nation?

There is apparently no prostitution in Thailand so it must be

[kuiburi]

Coups, floods, extra judicial killing sprees, occupation and burning of buildings in capital, political chaos on the streets, rice policies, corrupt governments, civil war, irrational violence and now martial law.

Sometimes I feel like I'm living in some sort of extra terrestrial soap opera rather than a country.

Atleast it's not a boring country .

[Lokie]

Seems like servers getting busy - Just had a knock back then?

At least it will move things forward instead of just going around in circles, and I only just dropped some funds off into my Thai account yesterday, bet todays rates are a lot better?? just another day in LOS

[Issangeorge]

Does this mean a shortage of popcorn?

Already have that in Isaan, I can only fond microwave popcorn, no real popcorn.

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[Songhua]

BlueSky and Asia Update have both just been taken off air by order of The Directorate of Peace and Order.

[Jip99]

Seems like servers getting busy - Just had a knock back then?

At least it will move things forward instead of just going around in circles, and I only just dropped some funds off into my Thai account yesterday, bet todays rates are a lot better?? just another day in LOS

Rates are not doing much - you could see the Baht strengthen if this is viewed as a positive move to end the current shambles.

[Jack Mountain]

So, no dry weekends on july 13 and 20 I understand ...

[neverdie]

Some people here need to get a grip upon themselves.....others seem to be gripping themselves in the wrong fashion.

[chotthee]

Looks like the military is stopping TV stations from reporting on the rallies.

A couple Thai stations are discussing a possible coup, but a quick search showed no rallies or troop reports.

Only soap please.

That will keep my wife happy.

Stop all (army announcement) news.

[edgarfriendly]

NO logical thought processes or critical analysis will be tolerated or understood!!!

You Have Been Warned...

[Naam]

it was about time!

[Thaiisnotrequired]

My Thai wife is happy about this. So I deside to be happy to:-)

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Buy her Som Tam everyday... she'll be even happier. .... sod the dosh laaar!