Nilapat Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 They said that bigwig civil servants had to report tomorrow morning at 9 and that tomorrow would be a holiday for banks and civil servants. They also repeated that the coup's leaders had gone to report on the situation to the King at midnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpdkorat Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 http://dl.tvunetworks.com/TVUPlayer.zip Have installed this programme.... Channel 10100 CNN is running updates every 10-20 minutes about the coup.. this seems quite a good source. Never been able to work out how to get the channels to play in this software, any advice, please? had problems at first too.... it is fairly simple though, install and click on the channel you want (10100 is good) wait a bit (depends on your connection speed I guess) and it'll play for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ijustwannateach Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 A Thai friend watching the interim authorities' spokesperson just confirmed for me that schools, banks, stock market, all public offices closed tomorrow- I've cross-posted this in the teacher's subforum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 just reported on Sky News (UK), No travel permitted between Pattaya and BKK unconfirmed. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidjtayler Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Anyone know what the plan of action for getting around Bangkok tomorrow (today) for those of us that dont work in government offices....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 The baht's wildly jackknifing: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie46 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 This along with the "foreigners not welcome in Thailand" messages along with the visa changes and increases in visa fees 4 fold leaves a bad taste in the mouth about Thailand and it's chinese leader taksin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourbaht Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 (edited) Lets hope the military are booted out on their <deleted> - this is plain wrong. Not very democratic at all and I see military clashing very soon. The thakisin rule has never been democratic, this is a good thing if it has full royal backing and is another step further towards long term democracy when power is restored to the people. Any diligent democratic leader would have removed himself from office long ago. His actions are not those of an elected leader but those of a would be dictator who is running scared of the pending troubles that await him. Good on Ya Sondi Edited September 19, 2006 by george Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooklook Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 From: Bloomberg `Issue of Confidence' The baht may fall another 2 percent to 38.60 per dollar, the weakest since June, said Nick Bennenbroek, a vice president of currency research at Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. in New York. He didn't specify a timeframe. ``It's an issue of confidence,'' he said. ``I would not be surprised to see a very significant drop in the equity markets'' there, he said. Shares of Thai Fund Inc., managed by Morgan Stanley, fell as much as 7.1 percent in New York Stock Exchange composite trading, and then pared the decline to a 4 percent loss. The yen trimmed an earlier gain as traders anticipating declines in Asian shares used the currency as a proxy. Because of limited trading in currencies like the baht, ``you got to express an Asian view in pretty much one currency,'' said Michael Jansen, senior market strategist in New York at National Australia Bank. ``The yen always carries the sentiment of Asia.'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ding Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 My thoughts are with the King and hopes for the Thai people. The coup came during a cleansing rain. Lets hope it cleans the gutters out a bit. Thanks to Thai Armed forces and I hope Buddha has shown them the strength in humility and they can return the constitution to the people ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie46 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 check pipeline now cnn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Lets hope the military are booted out on their <deleted> - this is plain wrong. Not very democratic at all and I see military clashing very soon. The thakisin rule has never been democratic, this is a good thing if it has full royal backing and is another step further towards long term democracy when power is restored to the people. Any diligent democratic leader would have removed himself from office long ago. His actions are not those of an elected leader but those of a would be dictator who is running scared of the pending troubles that await him. Good on Ya Sondi Let's hear from the King first, before making words for him. Sondhi is a criminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg67 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 been here 3 weeks and i see the first coup d'eìtat in my entire life. should have stayed in vietnam where its safe.actually its the people getting pissed off and start rioting that Im worried about. there might be robberies, rapes...hel_l break loose Don't worry Xk***** Thais ,as general, are less prone to violence unlike the folks in New Orleans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Clifton Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Thaksin's son, Panthongtae, is believed to have left on a flight to Singapore along with Khunying Potjaman and Minister of the PM's Office Newin Chidchob at 9pm last night. Deputy Prime Minister Surakiart Sathirathai and Foreign Minister Kantathi Suphamongkol were all in New York with Mr Thaksin, whose speech to the UN General Assembly tomorrow should be interesting. A caretaker prime minister who no longer has a country to take care of. Agriculture Minister Sudarat Keyuraphan and Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak are currently in France, and likely to postpone their return. The source for this is the Bangkok Post. From US, Thaksin bans foreign travel Speaking via a webcam connection from New York, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday ordered his cabinet ministers not to make unnecessary overseas trips. He cited political uncertainties during the run-up to the general election later this year, and told ministers via the Internet link they should only travel when it was vital. Mr Thaksin, joining the weekly cabinet meeting via the Internet link during his five-day visit to New York, told his cabinet members that under the current circumstances, especially regarding political uncertainty, they should not travel abroad except for highly necessary purposes, such as making preparations for visits by members of the Royal family. The report on Mr Thaksin's order from abroad was delivered to the public by caretaker Deputy Public Health Minister Anutin Chanvirakul. The prime minister also was reported to have asked the ministers to suspend their planned overseas visits for bilateral meetings on any issues. Government deputy spokeswoman Sansanee Nakpong said the prime minister did not want the cabinet members to travel overseas except for necessary business. Mr Thaksin reportedly recommended the ministers to send their assistants to go on their behalf. If cabinet members must make overseas trips during this period, they must ask for his permission in advance for at least one week. (TNA) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 This has been talked about since December last year.It was a matter of time - Everybody (Thai) expected it to happen in October as there was liable to be bloodshed as per 1992, 1971 & 1973. I have had so much info over this today from Thais that they are so happy that there is no violence, murder, death and confusion. It is is not just an army thing - the air force and navy are involved. Talk to your neighbours in the morning and ask them. Frankly I am happy that the this crook will have to live in another country and have his "unusual wealth" investigated -it may take five years, but pay back- wow - that's life sonny boy. Farangs have to abide with Thai law and tax law - well so does boxhead under international law. Thais will dancing in the streets in a day or two - for sure. Cheers to the Military,we owe you one, Couthy. I'd like to concur. I hope I'm not being overly presumptuos in congratulating the Thai Royal Military on a well managed and peaceful push to rid the proud Thai peoples of a parasite on their great nation. Long live Thailand! Long live the Military! Long live the King! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lannig Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Anyone from outside of downtown BKK has checked if ATMs are still alive? Might be right time to go get some cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N47HAN Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 TOXIN CANCELLS HIS SPEACH TO THE UN .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 My thoughts are with the King and hopes for the Thai people. The coup came during a cleansing rain. Lets hope it cleans the gutters out a bit. Thanks to Thai Armed forces and I hope Buddha has shown them the strength in humility and they can return the constitution to the people ASAP. I second that.... BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perrysm Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Thaksin cancels speech to the UN and interim Prime Minister from within the privy council is announced. From Sky News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinrada Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 TOXIN CANCELLS HIS SPEACH TO THE UN .... and Retired General Named as New Prime Minister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai-Spy Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Fox News just reported Thaksin cancelled his speech at the UN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToTheBeach Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Thaksin will no longer speak at UN.... Might this confirm he is out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foggy Bottom Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 BBC just announced Thaksin's speech at UN cancelled as UN no longer consider him to be legally PM of Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 just reported on CNN. Taskin say's he is still in control of Thailand... BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerthecabinboy Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Some other news footage from skynews. pretty much same story http://news.sky.com/skynews/video/videopla..._190906,00.html Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdrokit Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 This is the 19th coup since 1932, all boodless. 7-11s still open, looks like business as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N47HAN Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Y close the banks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianpants69 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Anyone from outside of downtown BKK has checked if ATMs are still alive?Might be right time to go get some cash. Ok a couple of hours ago in Rama 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronw Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Imho Mr toxin has been expecting this for a long time...I suspect that all his illgotten wealth is safely away from LOS.....and is it confirmed that he has bought a house in London? The ship is not sinking, but the rats are leaving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKK90210 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 After the coup, it always followed by the curfew. So I wouldn’t image anybody in the right mind would open their business tomorrow or the next day. My wife said this is probably the third or fourth time since she was born, and each one previously always ended up in a peaceful manner. So most thais will dislike it quite a bit but nothing to worry over too much. If history repeats itself, it should last 1-2 weeks the longest, and it won’t be a grand scale disturbance likes in Rawanda or anything similar to that, she said. Good luck everyone and please keep yourself save and stay home as much as possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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