Thailand Live Thursday 22 May 2014

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RT@RichardBarrow: In front of The Mall Bang Khae, soldiers starting to close the road -RT @AuntyBah: หน้าเดอะมอลล์บางแค ทหารเริ่มปิดถนน pic.twitter.com/4HmOjEwamD

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RT@Tulip_Oum: Here comes NOMC announcement to repeal the current constitution. 7:13PM --except article involve monarchy, judicial court and ind committee.

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Thai army orders all protesters to go home after coup

BANGKOK, May 22, 2014 (AFP) - Thailand's military on Thursday ordered protesters on both sides of the kingdom's political divide to disperse and go home after it seized power in a coup.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728298-thai-army-imposes-night-time-curfew-across-country/page-4?p=7864976#entry7864976

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RT@Saksith: The Thai military has scrapped the very 2007 constitution it has drafted itself, apparently did not get desired results! #ThaiCoup #Thailand

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RT@Tulip_Oum: Basically current constitution is repealed, scrapped caretaking cabinet, court system and independent bodies all still stay.

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RT@Prapapoom: Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha is announced the head of the council as temporaly goverment.

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RT@travelfish: THAI Airways advising pax to and from airport to carry proof of flight to show to military should you be stopped.

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RT@Tulip_Oum: 7:25PM NOMC is calling Niwatthamrong in to report within today.

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Thailand coup leaders suspend constitution

BANGKOK, May 22, 2014 (AFP) - Thailand's military leaders said Thursday the national constitution had been suspended, after seizing power in a coup they said was aimed at ending months of political turmoil.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728323-thailand-coup-leaders-suspend-constitution/

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RT@Prapapoom: Military called for interim cabinet to turn themselves in. คณะรัฐประหารประกาศให้คณะรัฐมนตรีรักษาการเข้ารายงานตัว

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RT@annnation_nt : #SuvarnabhumiAirport operates as normal, should check in advance. Call Centre 1722 suvarnabhumiairport.com/th/news #ThaiCoup

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VIDEO UPDATE:

Leaders from each side being rounded up by the army:

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RT@W7VOA: #Thailand Army spokesman: No public gatherings of more than five people permitted. #ThaiCoup

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Thai cabinet ministers ordered to report to military

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728325-thai-cabinet-ministers-ordered-to-report-to-military/

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RT@RichardBarrow: URGENT 7:42pm CNN has just been taken off the air in #Thailand #ThaiCoup pic.twitter.com/Oy1MGnjCFg

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Thai coup leaders ban meetings of more than 5 people

BANGKOK, May 22, 2014 (AFP) - Thailand's new military leaders on Thursday prohibited gatherings of more than five people at a time for "political purposes", after they seized power in a coup following months of turmoil marked by political protests.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728313-thai-coup-leaders-ban-meetings-of-more-than-5-people/

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UPDATE

Thailand's army seizes power in coup
by Boonradom Chitradon

BANGKOK, May 22, 2014 (AFP) - Thailand's army chief seized power in a military coup on Thursday, ordering rival protesters off the streets and deposing the government in a bid to end months of political bloodshed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728289-thai-army-chief-announces-military-coup/page-19?p=7865360#entry7865360

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RT@RichardBarrow: Faces of all the leaders who have been detained by the National Order Maintaining Council #ThaiCoup #Thailand pic.twitter.com/r4RbDqZr8E

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RT@CoconutsBangkok: 7-11 stores closed tonight from 10PM until 5AM via @Chu_SpringNews #coup #bangkok #thailand pic.twitter.com/xnxhJIdeJK

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Red-shirt supporters of the defunct government started to return homes as the Transport Company is sending buses to take them back to their provinces.

The Peace and Order Maintaining Council issued a statement banning the assembly of more than five persons in public places. It said any assembly of more than five persons is illegal and will face a prison term of up to one year.

-- Thai PBS 2014-05-22

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PDRC agrees to end protests and its supporters sent home

BANGKOK: -- Thousands of supporters of the People’s Democratic Reform Committee are due to leave Bangkok tonight after their leaders agreed to call off their protests and to disperse.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728317-pdrc-agrees-to-end-protests-and-its-supporters-sent-homes/

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COUP D'ETAT
AOT maintains normal operations
The Nation

Airports of Thailand Chairman Sita Divari insisted that all six airports under the company's supervision will operate as usual, until further notice.

"All passengers will be informed of our normal operations," he said.

AOT President Mekin Petplai is also assigned to clarify the current situation in Thailand to foreign airlines, to maintain confidence among passengers.

Today, AOT’s board of directors just approved the "Airport City" commercial project at Don Mueang International Airport and Phuket International Airport, worth Bt18 billion. It also approved another Bt46 billion to expand the six airports.

Sita noted that AOT would proceed with the investment projects, if there is no suspension order from the new government.

-- The Nation 2014-05-22

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RT@RichardBarrow: 8:20pm Traffic in #Bangkok is worse than ever as people rush home (Pic @political_drama) pic.twitter.com/vdwx4D3DZM #Bangkok

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Thai army orders all radio, TV to suspend programming

BANGKOK, May 22, 2014 (AFP) - Thailand's military on Thursday ordered all television and radio stations to suspend their usual programmes and show only the army's broadcasts in the wake of a coup.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728321-thai-army-orders-all-radio-tv-to-suspend-programming/

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RT@Tulip_Oum: US embassy denies rumour that Niwatthamrong asks for refuge and set up exile government in US.(via @news1005fm)

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RT@StrontiumDog1: Vast amount of people walking along Phahonyothin road in Ratchayothin, traffic extremely heavy....

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RT@tulsathit: Soldiers have visited Big C Lard Prao, a major concentration of red shirt activities.

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RT@natty_tang_ntv: (8.30pm)CH 3 Reporter @thapanee3miti :Chalerm's son said his father is being taken to The 1st Infantry Battalion The 1st Infantry Regiment

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Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller advisory service.

Current Advice Level: "High degree of caution"

Change Summary:

It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Civil unrest/Political tension (on 22 May, the military announced that it had taken control of the administration of the country.

Martial law continues to be imposed and a nationwide curfew is in place between 2200 hrs and 0500 hrs until further notice.

Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok are operating normally.

Authorities have advised that the curfew will not apply if travelling to or from an airport.

Travellers should have passports and tickets with them when travelling to and from the airport.

You should monitor the media for information on restrictions and possible disruption to transport and other services. You should follow the instructions of local authorities and avoid all demonstrations, protest sites, political events and large-scale public gatherings).

We advise Australians to exercise a high degree of caution in Thailand overall due to the possibility
of civil unrest and the threat of terrorist attack.

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RT@Tulip_Oum: 8:56PM latest announcement: staff of hospital and aviation business allowed to commune during curfew, just ask military in area.-@ittipat_Rw