Stevle 5th Gear May 19, 2014 Share May 19, 2014 Breaking news on Yahoo today... Thailand declares martial law this morning http://news.yahoo.com/thailands-army-declares-martial-law-224020589.html "Quote" BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's army declared martial law in a surprise announcement in Bangkok before dawn on Tuesday, intensifying the turbulent nation's deepening political crisis. It was not immediately clear whether a coup d'etat was underway. The move came after six months of anti-government demonstrations aimed at ousting the government and one day after the Southeast Asian country's caretaker prime minister refused to step down. The army said in a statement that it had taken the action to "keep peace and order" and soldiers entered several private television stations that are sympathetic to protesters. A ticker on Chanel 5, an army station, however, denied the military was taking over, saying "the invocation of martial law is not a coup." Thailand's army has staged at 11 successful coups since the end of absolute monarchy in 1932. "Unquote" ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator May 19, 2014 Share May 19, 2014 jin jialat!!! Thailand's army invokes martial law, says move is "not a coup" PUBLISHED ON MAY 20, 2014 6:58 AM 55 83 0 0PRINTEMAIL A Thai anti-government protester shouts slogans under a giant national flag during a rally in Bangkok, Thailand, May 19, 2014. -- FILE PHOTO: EPA BANGKOK (AFP) - Thailand’s army on Tuesday declared martial law across the crisis-gripped kingdom to restore order following months of anti-government protests that have left 28 people dead and hundreds wounded.An announcement on military-run television said martial law had been invoked “to restore peace and order for people from all sides", stressing that the move “is not a coup”. “The public do not need to panic but can still live their lives as normal,” it added. It was not immediately clear if the move – which gives the military control of nationwide security – had been approved by the country’s embattled prime minister. The imposition of martial law risks angering supporters of the government if it is seen as tantamount to a coup. - See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/asia/south-east-asia/story/thailands-army-invokes-martial-law-military-tv-20140520#sthash.75i42sJN.dpuf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toothiewabbit Supersonic May 19, 2014 Share May 19, 2014 (edited) Rats! Gotta put off my mid-year shopping liao Edited May 20, 2014 by Toothiewabbit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator May 19, 2014 Share May 19, 2014 Rats! Gotta put my mid-year shopping liao thaiyota delay production, COE huat ah!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic May 20, 2014 Share May 20, 2014 maybe BM will gibe special promotion to non-Thaiyota models like Yaris and Auris to boost sales. thaiyota delay production, COE huat ah!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dankoo 4th Gear May 20, 2014 Share May 20, 2014 sigh...already booked my tickets...dunno SQ allow to cancel or not.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shull Turbocharged May 20, 2014 Share May 20, 2014 Martial law is to ask the protesters to fark off back home.. Unless got curfew, don't think will affect daily lives of normal people ba Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodooman Supersonic May 20, 2014 Share May 20, 2014 Very coordinated... judicial coup then martial law. Tyranny of the mostly rich minority. Looks like Thaksin will be staying in Dubai for a little longer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyckh 5th Gear May 20, 2014 Share May 20, 2014 Goodness, I'm going there this Thursday. Cannot wear yellow or red T-shirt liao. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic May 20, 2014 Share May 20, 2014 If going to phuket, will it be affected? Or this only for BK? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picnic06-Biante15 Supersonic May 20, 2014 Share May 20, 2014 Goodness, I'm going there this Thursday. Cannot wear yellow or red T-shirt liao. Wear "I Love SG" tee shirt to show that you are Singaporean here on vacation ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windwaver Turbocharged May 20, 2014 Share May 20, 2014 Rats! Gotta put off my mid-year shopping liao I already put off at least 1 year liao . At the rate this is going, it will affect their GDP especially tourism by a big margin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic May 20, 2014 Share May 20, 2014 Go find happy time will have discount? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piyopico Supercharged May 20, 2014 Share May 20, 2014 Go dun scared. Scared dun go. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baal Supersonic May 20, 2014 Share May 20, 2014 (edited) maybe BM will gibe special promotion to non-Thaiyota models like Yaris and Auris to boost sales. The seemingly promising new Honda City how? That's why Jap band show revert to MIJ, at least for the export models to Sin. Better yet, dedicated JDM models for export to Sin. Then can tell PI to FO liao. Edited May 20, 2014 by Baal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xefera 6th Gear May 20, 2014 Share May 20, 2014 will be interesting to see how it unfolds, wonder which side of the fence the generals are on. right till now, yet to hear the king makes his appearance to meet both sides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kb27 Supersonic May 20, 2014 Share May 20, 2014 I love Thailand, but they have too much democracy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic May 20, 2014 Share May 20, 2014 Can go North part, cooler, more serene..... Don't think it's affected in the North. I love Thailand, but they have too much democracy. ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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