yea right, what about people travelling around the city, country, arriving at/departing from the airport - what are they going to do, arrest everyone? shoot them? have they thought this through? oh, hang on, of course they havent ... this is thailand.

HMMMMMMNIght train leaves Udon about 7:30 Pm. I guess we get about 100 klicks south then stop for the night. Great planning for LOS

So that means I have to go get my beer NOW

Off to TESCO right now!

After 10 pm, what happens to the protesters who are not willing to go home?

free drinks for them.

yea right, what about people travelling around the city, country, arriving at/departing from the airport - what are they going to do, arrest everyone? shoot them? have they thought this through? oh, hang on, of course they havent ... this is thailand.

HMMMMMMNIght train leaves Udon about 7:30 Pm. I guess we get about 100 klicks south then stop for the night. Great planning for LOS

I guess I picked a great time to move to Thailand eh? 555 just kidding... I've been coming here for years (been lurking on TV message board for years too, but decided to sign up to add my two cents a few days ago) and live in Samui. I just got home after doing some shopping around the island and I have yet to see a single soldier anywhere on this island!

As someone who used to be a journalist, from everything I've read and experienced thus far, I must say that I think this is probably the best thing that could have happened for the country. The army likely had knowledge of some nasty business coming down the pipe and acted swiftly to stop it. What it was, we may never know. But judging by the report that about Thaksin rejecting Prayuth's proposal to have the caretaker Gov't step down, I'd say the General likely had no choice.

Thaksin and his side represent the Global Elite and buy their support from the Thais in the North... not hard to figure that one out. If that's not readily apparent then stick your head back in the sand. There is a power struggle going on around the world right now and if you think there's democracy in the West, then I'd like some of what you're smoking!

My biggest fear is that TPTB won't give up without a fight and I wouldn't rule out their use of Agent Provocateur's to stir the pot! Why wouldn't they, what have they got to lose? Especially when that D-Bag TS is trying to run the show from Dubai!

I love, LOVE!!! that the Thais have told TPTB to blow it out their sphincter, that's one of the reason's I've moved here. I don't mind having to put up with a little inconvenience in order to fix the problems this country is facing. C'est la vie.

Now having said that, I really don't think this curfew thing is going to last too long... especially in places like Samui or Phuket. I think they just imposed a blanket curfew all across the country to be fair. We'll see what happens after 2200 tonight eh?

So to sign off on my first post to TV, I'll say chok dee na kahp, have a great night everyone!

I mentioned on a thread here after they did martial law all my Thai friends going out to buy gold, stored up on noodles and canned goods as the Thai baht will go down a bunch. I did the same and kept my USD.

Well, wonder what TAT will do now to promote tourism?

Come to Thailand and get a good nights sleep

Which may be a very welcome change for most of the semi/permanent tourists who live, err sorry, spend a lot of time here in LOS!!

Better for you than sitting on a bar stool till 0200 every day or later..

All TV channels now blocked. internet will be blocked from 8pm. This is serious stuff. Trouble brewing with Red Shirts.

Not blocked in Chiangmai watching NewsAsia right now & hopefully will continue to do so.

Internet? Will see at 8pm I guess but hope not

probably won't apply to some tourists areas, can't imagine all of them sitting in their hotel drinking beer and watching TV. They can do that back in their falang country.

No TV either the Military has shut down the broadcast from 1930 hours.

Yeah, I have two weeks left in the country, and I plan on hitting bars... Not bar girl bars, but with friends. F this, we'll see what really happens in CM this weekend.

Get a VIP room in one of these curtain hotels and the party just continues until as long as you want.

They'll supply you with girls and dope as well if that's your thing.

Yeah, I don't need girls, I have a girlfriend and even when I was single dating was never a problem here.

We could always grab beers at our houses, but I would like to catch some live bands before I go.

I doubt they will enforce this longer than 3-5 days, they're too lazy.

All TV channels now blocked. internet will be blocked from 8pm. This is serious stuff. Trouble brewing with Red Shirts.

internet will be blocked? where did you get that info from?

yea right, what about people travelling around the city, country, arriving at/departing from the airport - what are they going to do, arrest everyone? shoot them? have they thought this through? oh, hang on, of course they havent ... this is thailand.

HMMMMMMNIght train leaves Udon about 7:30 Pm. I guess we get about 100 klicks south then stop for the night. Great planning for LOS

Fox News gone as well as all other Thai TV channels

Was watching Swamp people now all the TV is playing music

If they cut the internet the people will rise up!!!

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I'm asleep between 10P and 5A anyway. As long as they don't close the golf courses I'll be fine...

Billions will be lost in revenue I can see the country going into recession within weeks , very sad day for Thailand no doubt Suthep will claim victory the old fool has brought the country to its knees but know doubt he will blame the Shin family I hope the Army see fit to arrest all those involved in the turmoil we have all endured for the last 6 months

Soi Cowboy is drowning in tears

Havn't I read across here, everything is safe, now it is officially a coup'etat and curfew all over the country would like to see what tourist travels to a country with his children were life is regulated by armed men?

yea right, what about people travelling around the city, country, arriving at/departing from the airport - what are they going to do, arrest everyone? shoot them? have they thought this through? oh, hang on, of course they havent ... this is thailand.

they have thought it through and also have the required experience... which you obviously lack

Agree with you Naam.

For those inexperienced of you who will be out and about as usual; IF you are stopped by army or police during curfew please keep your attitude in check or you very well may find yourself being detained/arrested as per the Law.

Curfew??? Time to leave ASAP!

Grow Up!

Maybe some people should go and muster around various army check points to check out their resolve. No time for armchair critics and know it alls that have never done military service...sh*t'em.

Havn't I read across here, everything is safe, now it is officially a coup'etat and curfew all over the country would like to see what tourist travels to a country with his children were life is regulated by armed men?

I flew out of Thailand 2 days ago. Seems my timing was perfect.

Feel sorry for all the people that are suffering financially because of this. The elite and their puppet Suthep can sit back knowing they got their way but they know in their hearts their time is short. Once you have awakened peoples desire for democracy and given them a taste there is no going back.

When an event i cant mention happens in the very near future their time will be up, even if they have secured a friendly government in power for when it happens. This of course is what this was all about..... corruption?? haha give me a break

Apparently Thailand has a close relationship to USA in that it is termed a non-NATO ally. USA is now legally obliged to impose certain sanctions on Thailand. So it is going to affect them economically

USA said 24 hours ago there would be no coup.

They should bring back Edward Snowden.

At least he seemed to have his finger on the pulse.

The US said "The Thai military has promised there will be no coup and we expect General Prayuth will (sic) hold to that commitment."

They never made a prediction. What a troll.....

yea right, what about people travelling around the city, country, arriving at/departing from the airport - what are they going to do, arrest everyone? shoot them? have they thought this through? oh, hang on, of course they havent ... this is thailand.

they have thought it through and also have the required experience... which you obviously lack

Agree with you Naam.

For those inexperienced of you who will be out and about as usual; IF you are stopped by army or police during curfew please keep your attitude in check or you very well may find yourself being detained/arrested as per the Law.

Havn't I read across here, everything is safe, now it is officially a coup'etat and curfew all over the country would like to see what tourist travels to a country with his children were life is regulated by armed men?

The Army are real pouplar with my young lady...........why on earth would they not allow TV stations to air soaps?

Thousands if not millions now stay at home looking at 4 walls............

Well I am in Chiang Mai and most TV stations using TOT IP TV are working here for me.

All TV channels now blocked. internet will be blocked from 8pm. This is serious stuff. Trouble brewing with Red Shirts.

Source on the internet comment?

Good night tourism.

I mean how does that even work now?

They've imposed curfews before. We all survived. Even the tourism. And it adds drama to the life of some TV posters who obviously crave it.

You can spend your night at home emailing friends back in farang land about how you're bravely manning the trenches.

Dear Mom, it's tough going here on the front, but I try to keep a stiff upper lip.

yea right, what about people travelling around the city, country, arriving at/departing from the airport - what are they going to do, arrest everyone? shoot them? have they thought this through? oh, hang on, of course they havent ... this is thailand.

they have thought it through and also have the required experience... which you obviously lack

Have to agree with you Naam.

And for those of you with no experience of curfew; IF you are stopped by police or army please keep your attitude in check or you may well find yourself detained/arrested as per the Law.

Curfew??? Time to leave ASAP!

Grow Up!

Maybe some people should go and muster around various army check points to check out their resolve. No time for armchair critics and know it alls that have never done military service...sh*t'em.

probably won't apply to some tourists areas, can't imagine all of them sitting in their hotel drinking beer and watching TV. They can do that back in their falang country.

No TV channels and at 8 pm all pay TV switched off also....