Tanks rolling into central Bangkok (CNN just now)

CNN ^ | September 19, 2006 | CNN

[Eurotwit]

Tanks rolling into central Bangkok. Army has taken over the regular TV broadcast in Thailand. Rumours of a military takeover.

[happinesswithoutpeace]

It's not.

[SlowBoat407]

They can win with one land Thai'd behind their backs.

[Eurotwit]

AFP: Thai PM's office seized by forces loyal to sacked army chief.

Sky News reporting.

[SlowBoat407]

This is probably in the 5 percent of violence that cannot be blamed on The Religion of Irony.

[r9etb]

Excellent background info. Thanks.

[Sax]

Tell Mama Cass to get her finger out of the trigger guard.

[isom35]

john mark carr?

[isom35]

by the way, if you are playing at home, I count 11 "removed by moderator" at this point.

[Gum Shoe]

Could it be the Thai government sending the military into the streets to head off a muslim riot over this Pope stuff?

[SlowBoat407]

Removed by moderator???

[Michael Goldsberry]

AFP: Thai PM's office seized by forces loyal to sacked army chief.

That's a coup alright.

[michigander]

Thai army chief sacked, emergency declared amid coup threat

19/09/2006 15h51

BANGKOK (AFP) - Thailand's army chief has been sacked and a state of emergency has been declared in Bangkok amid rumours of a coup against the government, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was quoted as saying on local television.

Witnesses reported military tanks and heavily armed troops on some streets in the capital, while local television reported that a new army chief has already been appointed.

"He is in charge of solving the problems while the country faces an urgent situation," Thaksin was quoted by television as saying about the new military commander.

[SlayerOfBunnies]

Any idea who is couping anyway? Evil muslims? Somewhat less evil muslims? Someone else all together?

[null and void]

Could it be the Thai government sending the military into the streets to head off a muslim riot over this Pope stuff?

AH! Could be!

[alice_in_bubbaland]

Seems as though it's someone else all together, the military.

[Toespi]

Dunno, but when they mentioned tanks, Rosie O'Donnell immediatley came to mind.

[Blue Jays]

Hi All-

The Thai are a very friendly, kind, and pro-American society. They are quick to smile, courteous, and the customary and prayer-like "wai" gesture is very endearing and allows people to show mutual respect. I hope the best for Thailand.

~ Blue Jays ~

[Churchillspirit]

If the Admin Mods. are going to strike silly posts, they are going to be very busy.

LOL!!

[killjoy]

I am in Bangkok. For those in Bangkok, STAY OFF THE STREETS TOMORROW. This is going to be bad. I can't say more.

[Blue Jays]

Hi isom35-

Worthless and sophomoric posts are removed for good reason. Great job by the moderators.

~ Blue Jays ~