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Mjcpr
9/19/2006, 10:36 AM
ChuckBao.....you okay? LAS said something about going over there too didn't he?

Hmmmm......


-- Tanks are rolling through the streets of Bangkok, Thailand, amid rumors of a coup attempt, CNN confirms.
sanantoniosooner
9/19/2006, 10:38 AM
Thats LAS in the tank.

Bangkok attacked him.
Sooner_Bob
9/19/2006, 10:42 AM
Upon further review the coup touched the tank within 10 yards.
OU4LIFE
9/19/2006, 11:28 AM
there was conclusive evidence that the tank was touched first by the coupee, the coup stands.
Chuck Bao
9/19/2006, 12:00 PM
This thread wasn't here a second ago or I wouldn't have started another one.

Yeah, this is really bad news.
KaiserSooner
9/19/2006, 12:01 PM
Sounds like Thaksin's time is about over.
Chuck Bao
9/19/2006, 12:11 PM
:cry All I'm getting over Thai TV is a periodic announcement and a lot of military music.
Mjcpr
9/19/2006, 12:35 PM
This thread wasn't here a second ago or I wouldn't have started another one.

Yeah, this is really bad news.

It was probably just filtered by your new Bangcock overlords.

:O
crawfish
9/19/2006, 12:49 PM
It was probably just filtered by your new Bangcock overlords.

:O

You've just disturbed Mr. Freud.
bri
9/19/2006, 12:57 PM
I feel like an *ss, because I find myself torn between genuine concern for Chuck and a desire to make a SH*TLOAD of "Bang-kok" jokes...

Hang in there, dude. :(
mdklatt
9/19/2006, 01:07 PM
What does all this mean for Pad Thai?
Chuck Bao
9/19/2006, 01:22 PM
I feel like an *ss, because I find myself torn between genuine concern for Chuck and a desire to make a SH*TLOAD of "Bang-kok" jokes...

Hang in there, dude. :(

Heh! :pop:
NormanPride
9/19/2006, 02:45 PM
Get two sets of uniforms, one for each faction. Wear the victor's. YWIA.

Seriously, dude, stay safe!
LosAngelesSooner
9/19/2006, 03:22 PM
Hey, my trip is STILL on...I simply can't wait to be there. ('course it helps that I don't have a wife or any kids)

Hang loose, Chuck...I'll be there for that beer and Thai food in a few days! :D
Mjcpr
9/19/2006, 03:26 PM
Hey, my trip is STILL on...I simply can't wait to be there. ('course it helps that I don't have a wife or any kids)

Hang loose, Chuck...I'll be there for that beer and Thai food in a few days! :D

Dude, they eat guts and ****.
jk the sooner fan
9/19/2006, 03:28 PM
you may want to check the state department for any updated travel warnings.....
LosAngelesSooner
9/19/2006, 03:42 PM
Yeah, I did that earlier, JK. Thanks. So far there aren't any and travel is still safe.

We'll see how quickly that changes if any violence breaks out...
PhxSooner
9/19/2006, 03:50 PM
This thread wasn't here a second ago or I wouldn't have started another one.

Yeah, this is really bad news.
Was there any hint of this? I had heard of problems in the south, but nothing this big. Not good at all.
Chuck Bao
9/20/2006, 03:05 PM
We had been hearing coup rumours for several months. I first discounted it because of the royal approval of the October 15 election. Then, the election was delayed until the end of November and some army observers were saying that the generals were dissatisfied with PM Thaksin interferring with the annual military reshuffle in October.

In my opinion, it is a sad day for any country when the military with guns and tanks take power from an elected government. It's also sad that Thailand would have had fresh elections anyway in two months.

I've put a positive spin on it in my stock market report, however, because it finally resolves the political crisis that has hurt the country since the beginning of the year.

And, the coup makers are making all the right noises about turning over power to a royally appointed interim government in two weeks and holding election within one year. Let's hope they keep their promises.

LAS, no worries here. Everything will be back to normal tomorrow.