Thai Commander Takes Over After Coup

http://www.comcast.net/news/international ^ | 9 19 06 | GRANT PECK

[1COUNTER-MORTER-68]

LOL;0)

[Steve Van Doorn]

"it's simply not a factor on the national stage in Thailand."

it seems to me PART of the reason for this coup is because of the inaction against the extremist muslims killing thousands of people and damaging their shrines.

[WestVirginiaRebel]

"...And ask your pardon for the inconvenience."

Well, at least it's a very polite coup!

"Armies marching in the streets...dressed real sharp, dressed real neat..."-The Circle Jerks

[Steve Van Doorn]

no

[SJackson]

Did you get an answer to this? Is it a Muslim takeover?

It's a coup led by a Muslim general. We'll see what that means.

[Doe Eyes]

Wonder if this group will OUTLAW the children sex tourism?

Illegal now. Good way to get an extended stay at the "Bangkok Hilton".

[dr_who_2]

Sure is nice to know that we have a military that obeys orders and follows the constitution.

[dynachrome]

"Thaimaster?"

Suzanne Sommers, of course.

[ASA Vet]

It's pronouned phu as in Winnie the Pooh.

[ASA Vet]

Does Thailand export anything we need?

Friendship since WWII count for anything with you? They are a long term ally.

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

[Halgr]

I head on another forum that the General who instigated this coup is a muslim??????

I hope that is not true.

[zerosix]

I certainly do too.

[Candor7]

I hope the coupe does not spread. In any event, the King can take control if necessary, but lets hope it does not spread. The military move is against corruption of the present government, and it is also tired of the government policy on handling the Muslim terrorists in the south.

[2harddrive]

I wonder how this takeover will affect the famous Bangkok sex trade, if at all.....?

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

(1) What will happen to the Prime Minister?

(2) Will Thailand descend into anarchy/socialism, after years of relatively peace and quasi-capitalism?

(3) What role did Islamofascists play into this?

[Candor7]

Thailand has a military?... Who knew..>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Thailand has a very effective military, and has conscription system.

They are staunch allies of the USA and had been of great assistance to the USA military and the CIA since before and during the Viet Nam war.

[Jo Nuvark]

Now I know why John Mark Kerr was so anxious to leave Thailand.

[Global2010]

I had CNN on when they broke the story that no more media transmissions would be allowed for CNN, FOX ect...

What is the reason for turning off the airwaves in a coup?

[AmericanInTokyo]

Hey. GI! Military government maybe rule them long time (I tink).