About that coup…
A few days ago, I mentioned in these pages that members of the PSOE had suggested that the PP and its allies in the AVT were attempting to foment a coup d'etat against the Socialist government.
After some investigation, I have to report that the only place where I can find any reference to this quote is the right-wing website, 'Libertad Digital'. As LD is almost totally unreliable in their news coverage, I reckon that either the story was highly exaggerated or it was a total fabrication.
I should have checked-out the story properly before referring to it.
Share ThisTHAILAND: Bangkok coup attempt confirmed
From Reuters:
The Thai armed forces and national police chiefs have set up a commission to decide on political reforms after troops and tanks took over government headquarters on Tuesday, a statement on television said.
The written statement relayed by all television channels, said the armed forces and police were in control of Bangkok, which remained peaceful, and appealed for calm.
The city is apparently under curfew now. Witnesses saw dozens of vehicles full of troops in the streets. All Thai TV channels are now broadcasting the same images of national unity.
Share ThisPossible coup in Thailand
…according to Reuters and BBC:
- Tanks are blocking roads around the government HQ in Bangkok
- A state of emergency has been declared by the absent PM
- The head of the armed forces has been sacked
- An army TV channel (huh?) is broadcasting images of the Thai royal family accompanied by songs 'traditionally associated with coups'
- The army say that a 'special announcement' will be made tonight
- Government House has been seized by troops 'loyal to sacked army chief'
So glad that we booked our honeymoon in Thailand!
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