webfact Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Ex-Thai PM Yingluck reports to coup makersBANGKOK, May 23, 2014 (AFP) - Thailand's former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra reported to the kingdom's military junta on Friday, an aide said, after dozens of prominent figures were summoned in the wake of a coup. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728485-ex-thai-pm-yingluck-reports-to-coup-makers/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 RT @tulsathit: RT @Tulip_Oum: NPOMC announcement: 155ppl on the summon list are not allowed to exit country.Those not reporting face arrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 RT @thinink: Thai army bans 155 people including politicians, activists from leaving country, according to televised statement - Reuters #ThaiCoup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Closing hours for Phuket shops and petrol stationsThe Phuket NewsPHUKET: -- With the current curfew in mind, supermarkets, shopping malls and petrol stations have adjusted their opening hours.Shops and malls: Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728489-closing-hours-for-phuket-shops-and-petrol-stations/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 RT @tulsathit: RT @lekasina: Pic by Anan Chansoot. #nationphoto http://t.co/lgYIqYlkUH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Thai junta bans former leaders from leaving country Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728500-thai-junta-bans-former-leaders-from-leaving-country/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Prayuth to brief foreign envoys about coup at 4 pmBANGKOK: -- Coup leader Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha will brief foreign envoys about the power seizure at 4 pm, Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs Ministry Sihasak Phuangketkeow said.The foreign envoys have been invited to the briefing at the Army Club on Vibhavadi Rangsit Raod.Prayuth will be accompanied by other members of the National Peace and Order Maintaining Council.-- The Nation 2014-05-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 RT @tulsathit: Yingluck was reportedly in that black van exiting Army club, which was there for 25 mins. RT @Thana_NOW26: http://t.co/w5b1HUc31t RT @tulsathit: RT @NowTV26: RT @thapanee3miti: 12.35 pm. Yingluck wasn't in the black van. She's waiting to meet coup makers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Three Pheu Thai leaders released by NPOMCBANGKOK: -- Three Pheu Thai leading members have been released after they reported to the National Peace and Order Maintaining Council, party sources said.The three are deputy party leader Viroj Pao-in, Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, a member of the party's strategies committee and Chusak Sirinil, a member of the party's legal team.-- The Nation 2014-05-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Germany joins France in condemning coupBERLIN: -- Germany's Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday condemned the Thai Army's decision to seize control.In his statement released Friday, the German minister urged restraints in the Thai Army and the resumption of political process as soon as possible. He also stressed that the Army leaders should restart a political dialogue, particularly to pave way for voting. He urged the Army to assure constitutional rights of the Thai people as well as press freedom.He also urged German citizens in Thailand to avoid protest sites and keep updated on the situation.-- The Nation 2014-05-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 RT @RichardBarrow: Several airlines have said that you can change your flight to an earlier time free of charge if you are worried about the curfew #ThaiCoup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 UPDATE: NATIONAL PEACE AND ORDER MAINTAINING COUNCILCaretaker PM Niwutthamrong and ex-PM Yingluck report to NPOMC Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728485-ex-thai-pm-yingluck-reports-to-coup-makers/?p=7870117#entry7870117 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Public transport services normal before curfewBANGKOK, 23 May 2014 (NNT) – Public Transportation under the Ministry of Transport continues to provide services follow the curfew declaration by the National Peace and Order Maintaining Council (NPOMC). The curfew prohibits people from being outside their residences between 10 P.M.- 5 A.M., as of yesterday (22nd May), until further notice. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728508-public-transport-services-normal-before-curfew-10pm-5am/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 AFTERMATHAnchalee reports to NPOMCBANGKOK: -- Anchalee Paireerak, one of anti-government rally leader, talks to a soldier in front of the Royal Army Club on Friday.She was among leading figures in the political conflicts that were summoned to National Peace and Order Maintaining Council (NPOMC).//Vorawit Pumpuang-- The Nation 2014-05-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 RT@Biz_TheNation: Niwattumrong's office at Commerce Ministry is completely cleared. pic.twitter.com/Reqcc5T5fh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 RT@Saksith: All free-TV Channels 3, 5, 7, MCOT and NBT will return on air this PM - with the exception of ThaiPBS via @kanokrat_TRnews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Singapore tells citizens to reconsider trips to Thailand after coupSINGAPORE: -- Singapore's foreign ministry issued a travel notice on Friday advising its citizens to "seriously reconsider" trips to Thailand after the military seized power in a bloodless coup. "The situation is unpredictable and volatile, and may evolve quite rapidly," the ministry said on its website.The Thai military seized power on Thursday, with the army chief saying he wanted to restore order following months of turmoil in the polarised Southeast Asian country. -- The Nation 2014-05-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 RT@Biz_TheNation: Reds advocate @nuling refuses to report himself as ordered by #NPOMC, vowing to further oppose #coup until he is arrested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Abhisit, Democrat representatives to failed meeting releasedBANGKOK: -- The coup makers have released Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva and four Democrat representatives who attended the failed seven-partite meeting at the Army Club.They were released at twenty minutes after midnight. -- The Nation 2014-05-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Navy deploys security personnel to patrol PhuketPhuket Gazette Maj Gen Ong-art Phiewruangnont will join Phuket Governor Maitri Inthusut at a briefing at the Royal Thai Army Fourth Area Command in Nakhon Sri Thammarat today. Photo: Gazette filePHUKET: Navy security personnel have been ordered to accompany police patrols in Phuket to ensure peace is maintained.Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728519-navy-deploys-security-personnel-to-patrol-phuket/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Life as usual as patriotic songs sound BANGKOK: -- Schools closure and offices allowing employees to work at homes have slighted normal congested traffic on Bangkok streets Friday as the second day after the military coup still sounded with nationalistic and patriotic songs on all television and radio broadcast. TV screens viewed only the National Peace and Order Maintaining Council (NPOMC) banner while patriotic songs played as backgrounds. The no-motion TV screen is periodically interrupted by NPOMC spokesman in Army uniform coming out to make new announcement.From 6.00 a.m. Friday, only two new announcements were made with over two hours of each interval.Many offices in the inner zone of the capital and commercial areas allowed their staff to work from homes and late night work are suspended temporarily as employers fear of inconvenience travel or could trigger rush for homes when most people try not to defy the 10.00 p.m.-5.00 a.m. curfew.Thursday night’s rush for homes when first day of curfew took effect caused worst traffic jams on most streets of Bangkok.Sky train and subway train announced to halt services two and a half hours faster than normal operating time forced commuters to flock stations for feast of missing the last train.One office employee said her employer allowed her to return home after the coup was announced on TV 4.30 p.m.She could make it to home at Talingchan at 10.00 p.m. from Ratchadapisek.Others also complained of taking over three to five hours from normal one hour or two.But for Friday night it was expected to be improved when all schools are closed, and many offices also allowed employees to return homes faster. Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/life-usual-patriotic-songs-sound/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=life-usual-patriotic-songs-sound -- Thai PBS 2014-05-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lite Beer Posted May 23, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2014 RT@tulsathit: A summoned figure was reportedly caught while being with a mistress. Not sure what's biggest problem right now. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 RT@tulsathit: Democrat, Pheu Thai leaders have been let go. PDRC, red leaders remain in custody. via @ktnews 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Internet service providers report to NBTCBANGKOK: -- Seventy-six Internet service providers from among a total of 108 reported to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) Friday with promises to cooperate with the military junta to monitor and curb provocative messages on the Internet.Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728545-thailands-internet-service-providers-report-to-nbtc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Army officials patrol Rachadamnoen AvenueBANGKOK 23 May 2014 (NNT) — Army officials have been reported to be on patrol around the entrance to the United Nation’s building on Rachadamnoen Avenue.Army officials are expediting the clean up of the People’s Democratic Reform Committee’s protest site in front of the United Nations (UN).The army is working in cooperation with the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority to clean up the area that the PDRC used as their protest site. Some protesters still in the area, are quickly packing up their belongings to return home.Moreover, officials are now taking down the rally stages and clearing the area in order that traffic is again able to flow through the precinct. The entire process should be finished by late this afternoon — allowing traffic to resume its normal flow.-- NNT 2014-05-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 UPDATE: Ex-PM Yingluck reports to NPOMCBy Digital ContentBANGKOK, May 23 -- Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra has reported to the National Peace and Order Maintaining Council (NPOMC) at the Royal Thai Army auditorium in Thewes area, responding to the NPOMC’s order. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728485-ex-thai-pm-yingluck-reports-to-coup-makers/page-4?p=7871182#entry7871182 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 UDD, PDRC leaders remain detained, others releasedThe NationBANGKOK: -- Leaders of the United Front of Democracy against Dictatorship and the People's Democratic Reform Committee have been taken to a safe house in Bangkok, a military source announced on Friday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728546-udd-pdrc-leaders-remain-detained-others-released/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 International alarm mounts over Thai coupby Justine GERARDYHONG KONG, May 23, 2014 (AFP) - Allies and key trading partners expressed disquiet over Thailand's coup Friday, demanding a quick return to civilian rule as some warned against travel to the prime tourist destination. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728548-international-alarm-mounts-over-thai-coup/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 All free TV stations which include Channel 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 will be allowed to resume broadcasting their normal programmes this evening, secretary general of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission Mr Thakorn Tanthasit said.All free TV channels, except TPBS, will begin normal programmes on order of the National Peace and Order Maintaining Council director Gen Prayuth Chan-cha, he added.Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/42722/ -- Thai PBS 2014-05-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 AFTERMATH41 figures report to military junta FridayBANGKOK: -- Forty-one politicians and anti-government rally leaders including Anchalee Paireerak reported to the National Peace and Order Maintaining Council at the Royal Army Club on Friday.People’s Democratic Reform Committee- Anchalee Paireerak- Suriyasai Katasila- Nitithorn Lumlua- Chumpon Jullasai- Bhudipong Punnakan- Nataphol Teepsuwan- Taya TeepsuwanOthers figures included;- Yanyong Puangrat; former commerce minister- Pongsak Rattapongpaisarn, former energy minister- Benja Louischaroen, former deputy Finance minister- Bhokin Bhalakula, Pheu Thai Party- Wichet Kasemthongsri, former Naturual Resources and Environment minister- ACM Sukhampon Suvanathat, former Defence minister- Surapong Tovichakchaikul, former Foreign minister- Noppdon Pattama, legal advisor to Thaksin Shinawatra- Somchai Wongsawat, former premier- Yaowapa Wongsawat, Pheu Thai party-- The Nation 2014-05-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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