mania Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I have been planning to retire to Thailand and have plans to leave in two weeks. i'd like to hear from EVERYONE their opinions on whether I should continue with my plans or go to another neighboring country for the interim..... Concerned Stevo Maybe best to go start a thread in the general forum section as this is the news section 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwdrwdrwd Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) I have been planning to retire to Thailand and have plans to leave in two weeks. i'd like to hear from EVERYONE their opinions on whether I should continue with my plans or go to another neighboring country for the interim..... Concerned Stevo It's too soon to say Stevo - historically in Thailand coups have tended to calm down volatile situations rather than exacerbate them, hopefully this is the case this time around. It will be more apparent in a few days - if things calm down then the restrictions on media and curfew etc will begin to be lifted. Edited May 22, 2014 by rwdrwdrwd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Piichai Posted May 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2014 Chalerm and son arrested. Made my day! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stradavarius37 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> I have been planning to retire to Thailand and have plans to leave in two weeks. i'd like to hear from EVERYONE their opinions on whether I should continue with my plans or go to another neighboring country for the interim..... Concerned Stevo It's too soon to say Stevo - historically coups have tended to calm down volatile situations, hopefully this is the case this time around.It will be more apparent in a few days - if things calm down then the restrictions on media and curfew etc will begin to be lifted. You'll be fine - come on over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 General Prayuth must be commended for at least catching all the mice in one trap. Big ones, small ones.... And not one shot fired........................yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 internet off at 9pm apparently. apparently not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibbler Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Channel News Asia has some great coverage in English now what channel is this on True? One of the hundred or so blocked channels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Bob Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) internet off at 9pm apparently. apparently not You were expecting punctuality? In Thailand??? 9pm could mean anytime before eggy-egg-egg (or not at all) ;-) Edited May 22, 2014 by Captain_Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 It's only just begun the baht will nose dive the economy will be in crisis the tourists will go elsewhere what a sad day for Thailand . The Army promised not to get involved another broken promise my heart goes out to those who thought they had voted for a Government to bring stability to there country sadly were back to where we started in 2006 with the Army taking control . One step forward 10 steps back same same nothing changes !! Have you ever though that last time they thought the could trust the PTP and Thaskin This time they have been show they can not, so reform must be put in place to stop this happening again Please explain to me how can a government be truely democtratic when all the people who are charged with treason become members of parliment How can a governemt been democratic when all a criminal needs to do is be on the government benches and the law can not touch him as long as parliment is sitting I will wait for you answers with interest With interest I await your defence of a military coupe that only exacerbates the situation, destroys the body politic, ruins the economy, suspends electoral rights for the next year or two, imposes harsh censorship, the illegal detention of citizens and a curfew. Whilst locking up elected representatives and creating a barrage of ( rightly deserved ) foreign criticism. Please don't tell me Thaksin was so bad......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritrace Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I feel for the military. They must feel like a babysitter having to get between the politicians who can't get their act together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) Channel News Asia has some great coverage in English now what channel is this on True? One of the hundred or so blocked channels! Note time of post was 5:22 but Yes all channels down now But live online here with Thailand coverage http://www.channelnewsasia.com/tv/live Edited May 22, 2014 by mania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATF Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Jonathan Head just looked upset on BBC that his Red Shirt buddies are finished. 55555555 Oh no he didn't. You are just bragging cos u still have the beeb on the telly. Yes he did and then Aaron Hezelhurst sung the praises of Thailand and everyone looked upset. BBC still spouting it's own brand of propaganda. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I doubt they will turn off the internet. Remember when some red shirts momentarily unplugged something at the 'gateway' somewhere in Klongtoey? The first thing to die was their FB'ing, Twittering, Line'ing and WhatsApp'ing that pretty much shut down their own comms network first. But they may throttle stuff instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piichai Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 They leave the Senate in place as the functioning legislature. Not very bright if they want genuine reform/reconciliation. Why not? It's not like Thaksin doesn't have a voice there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I have been planning to retire to Thailand and have plans to leave in two weeks. i'd like to hear from EVERYONE their opinions on whether I should continue with my plans or go to another neighboring country for the interim..... Concerned Stevo Check the updates of the travel advisory for Thailand of your country's government and be guided by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) Chalerm and son arrested. Made my day! What's your source??? Son, which one? He's got two. Edited May 22, 2014 by Dario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stradavarius37 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> It's only just begun the baht will nose dive the economy will be in crisis the tourists will go elsewhere what a sad day for Thailand .The Army promised not to get involved another broken promise my heart goes out to those who thought they had voted for a Government to bring stability to there country sadly were back to where we started in 2006 with the Army taking control . One step forward 10 steps back same same nothing changes !! Have you ever though that last time they thought the could trust the PTP and Thaskin This time they have been show they can not, so reform must be put in place to stop this happening again Please explain to me how can a government be truely democtratic when all the people who are charged with treason become members of parliment How can a governemt been democratic when all a criminal needs to do is be on the government benches and the law can not touch him as long as parliment is sitting I will wait for you answers with interest With interest I await your defence of a military coupe that only exacerbates the situation, destroys the body politic, ruins the economy, suspends electoral rights for the next year or two, imposes harsh censorship, the illegal detention of citizens and a curfew. Whilst locking up elected representatives and creating a barrage of ( rightly deserved ) foreign criticism. Please don't tell me Thaksin was so bad......... Funny - sounded like you were describing Thaksin and PTP for a moment Lighten up Phil, you'll live longer. Have a beer and relax. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luang Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 [twitter][/twitter] Thai PBS now down via YT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Jonathan Head just looked upset on BBC that his Red Shirt buddies are finished. 55555555 Oh no he didn't. You are just bragging cos u still have the beeb on the telly. Yes he did and then Aaron Hezelhurst sung the praises of Thailand and everyone looked upset. BBC still spouting it's own brand of propaganda. Aaron sung what now? Who is 'everyone'... You been on the pish or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piichai Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) "Niwattumrong is in the American Embassy" "Talking of a government in exile via the American Embassy" This could get ugly. Either Kristie, Obama, etc. will denounce the coup along predictable lines (we know what's best for democracy so do what we say, etc.) or they might actually get involved in trying to restore Shin-puppet rule and allow Thaksin robot Niwattumrong to hide in the embassy, which would be a very big mistake. Kinney has denied reports. There's a good chance the US won't use the C word. Edited May 22, 2014 by Piichai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AleG Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Chalerm and son arrested. Made my day! Wouldn't be one bit surprised if that coward starts "singing" if he thinks it'll help him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATF Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Jonathan Head just looked upset on BBC that his Red Shirt buddies are finished. 55555555 Oh no he didn't. You are just bragging cos u still have the beeb on the telly. Yes he did and then Aaron Hezelhurst sung the praises of Thailand and everyone looked upset. BBC still spouting it's own brand of propaganda. Aaron sung what now? Who is 'everyone'... You been on the pish or what? Now BBC are interviewing Yingluck's legal advisor Verapat says does doesn't know or want to know where Yingluck is. 55555555555555555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpeg Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Chalerm and son arrested. Made my day! That they actually bring them to justice will make mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prbkk Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 General Prayuth must be commended for at least catching all the mice in one trap. Big ones, small ones.... And not one shot fired........................yet. BoPc9diCQAAmRXR.jpg Grossly unfair that Mr Miyagi has been arrested. He has nothing to do with these matters. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydeco Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Chalerm and son arrested. Made my day! Wouldn't be one bit surprised if that coward starts "singing" if he thinks it'll help him. Just keep his Precious away from him, and he'll sing like an opera star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingstonkid Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 There goes the US military funding I doubt that very much, there are much bigger strategic issues at stake and the thai military has been good the the US. In this region, China is no democracy, nor is vietnam, Laos, Burma, as long as Thailand has a strong military force it will always be nurtured by the US whatever the public statements. Somewhat true but there are other circumstances Yes the US will have a military here they can work with as historically they have & will in the future for sure. That is not a given it will be "this" military Face is not just a Thai thing. USA just yesterday released a statement they were assured by Thai military of no coup! Yet today? They now know what they have on the ground here as it stands But that should fit right inwith the American govenemtn approach to everything. You can keep your policy. We look after the Vets. Benghazi was about a video that we had nothing todo with. LOL Sorry for off topic but could not resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaveh Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 who's the candidate? 2006 team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straycat911 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Internet will not be disconnected, only possibe website block, but even the government must use internet, so all you keyboard people out there, no worries Sent from my GT-P5100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Bob Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 "Niwattumrong is in the American Embassy" "Talking of a government in exile via the American Embassy" This could get ugly. Either Kristie, Obama, etc. will denounce the coup along predictable lines (we know what's best for democracy so do what we say, etc.) or they might actually get involved in trying to restore Shin-puppet rule and allow Thaksin robot Niwattumrong to hide in the embassy, which would be a very big mistake. Kinney has denied reports. There's a good chance the US won't use the C word. Unfortunately all my "Likes" are used-up for today ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NanLaew Posted May 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2014 Just had to kick the MiL out as we had 6 people in the house. Bonus! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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