Laulen Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Thailand has now blocked broadcast of BBC World just now, but I can still see it from the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nephilim Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 So, um, what time is the curfew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_Mustard Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 All my UBC channels are working except CNN, BBC and other news channels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhawk_usa Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 CNN and BBC via UBC have gone off the air in Chiang Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I am not usre if Im correct due to language, but I think the King has just taken back control of the government.. It was just on channel 3. I could be mistaken as it was a little hard to understand. Any news from our Thai members? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-jr- Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Yes! I prayed for this very day! For those who can read Thai, check: http://www.navy.mi.th/navyboard/boarditem3.php?id=39668 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlion Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Yes! I prayed for this very day!For those who can read Thai, check: http://www.navy.mi.th/navyboard/boarditem3.php?id=39668 The army has declared martial law in Thailand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaXpat Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Pattya still has bbc, cnn, fox... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laulen Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Thai King is reportedly 'very disillusioned' with Thaksin, reports BBC World Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jii Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 where are all the moron expats that are usually on the forum with there THE RULES ARE THE RULES. is this what the rules are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFaye Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I'm in California, and this site has been "timed out" for about 20 minutes. Can't imagine why with the cell phones out and the TV stations out, that there is still Internet. So keep posting as long as possible. Thanks and be safe out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimsKnight Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 The toxin man! The toxin man! Whos afraid of the toxin man!! Yayy! If there was any way to bring down the toxin man then it had to be the good old thai army! Elections would just not cut it with him in charge! Well Done Boys! Exiting times ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thohts Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I am not usre if Im correct due to language, but I think the King has just taken back control of the government.. It was just on channel 3. I could be mistaken as it was a little hard to understand. Any news from our Thai members? King in control by default. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cclub75 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 where are all the moron expats that are usually on the forum with there THE RULES ARE THE RULES. is this what the rules are? You forgot to drink your herbal tea tonight ? Little bit stressed ? Thaksin Au Pai ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laulen Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 US Ambassador to UN states is 'non-commital' to news of the military coup in Thailand, calling for a return to the 'rule of law' ... BBC World Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsong123 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I am in California. this website was down for awhilw but is OK right now. 10:37 am local time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilly Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I'm in California, and this site has been "timed out" for about 20 minutes.Can't imagine why with the cell phones out and the TV stations out, that there is still Internet. So keep posting as long as possible. Thanks and be safe out there! Watch out for Thai internet failure any minute. Many Thai web sites down and this one was as well. Whether is is by design or just overloaded is the question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanalli Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 It's under martial law, but there is talk of a counter coup. Nobody knows what is happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Unfortunately Thaskin has many supporters and military isnt the way to take a political opponent out, elections are. This is very bad. Hopefully this won't end up like Pakistan/Burma and Thaskin sorts this out when he arrives back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cclub75 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Unfortunately Thaskin has many supporters and military isnt the way to take a political opponent out, elections are. This is very bad. Hopefully this won't end up like Pakistan/Burma and Thaskin sorts this out when he arrives back. I agree. too early to say that Thaksin is out... unfortunatly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladaman Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Cnn Reports: Thailand's opposition Party of Democratic Reform issued a statement on Thai television saying it is behind the coup attempt in Bangkok and has the loyalty of Thailand's armed forces. This sucks guys, really sucks. Think about turism season tis year. I wonder if anybody will come to visit Thailand this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_Mustard Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Unfortunately Thaskin has many supporters and military isnt the way to take a political opponent out, elections are. This is very bad. Hopefully this won't end up like Pakistan/Burma and Thaskin sorts this out when he arrives back. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlion Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Unfortunately Thaskin has many supporters and military isnt the way to take a political opponent out, elections are. This is very bad. Hopefully this won't end up like Pakistan/Burma and Thaskin sorts this out when he arrives back. Thaksin dismissed coup as temporary and government will gain control in due time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanuman19 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 This is a sad sad time Sadf? We here in Pak Tai are dancing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nam Kao Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I hate to see the Thai baht in a few days, any currency traders out there short/long at the moment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austallia_1980 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Can someone confirm if the sacked officer is going against other branches of the thai military, or if the other branchs are all acting in unison? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceedee Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 There is a lot of airtraffic noise - no idea what type of aircraft, but it is unusual for where I live (Lamlukka, 35km north east of city center). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N47HAN Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Guess were in for a roller coaster few days.... LOS needs a new meaning any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentine Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Only those who have an understanding of 72, 75 and 91 should bother posting. It's a precarious situation. Thousands of decent normal thais paid with teir lives last time this occurred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilly Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Unfortunately Thaskin has many supporters and military isnt the way to take a political opponent out, elections are. This is very bad. Hopefully this won't end up like Pakistan/Burma and Thaskin sorts this out when he arrives back. Thaksin dismissed coup as temporary and government will gain control in due time. Thaksin just announced he will not be coming back on Thursday as planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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