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PostTue Sep 19, 2006 4:51 pm    Thai army chief leads coup while prime minister away

CNN wrote:
BANGKOK, Thailand (CNN) -- Tanks and troops patrolled Bangkok early Wednesday after the chief of Thailand's army said the military was taking control of the country.

� Police reportedly clearing streets, but no violence reported
� Thai military says nation under martial law
� Thailand's constitution suspended; Army chief to be acting PM
� Foreign news networks taken off Thai cable TV systems


Souce (CNN): http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/09/19/thailand.coup.rumor/index.html



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PostTue Sep 19, 2006 6:03 pm    

all I can actualy say f me wow.
what will happen next?


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PostTue Sep 19, 2006 6:06 pm    

Good thing the US pursued that faux-suspect John Mark Karr happened when it did


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PostFri Sep 22, 2006 12:04 am    

Does anyone wonder what America would be like if there were constant military coups?

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PostFri Sep 22, 2006 12:05 am    

Probably in shambles, because everyone has differnt ideas on how to run things, alot of fighting to, I would imagine.

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PostSun Sep 24, 2006 1:57 pm    

Interesting little news here....

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Thai Military Rulers Ban Local Political Activity; Expect to Name Civilian Leader Within Week

BANGKOK, Thailand � Thailand's new military rulers banned all political gatherings and activities at the local level Sunday, further cementing their powers and pre-empting any opposition following last week's bloodless coup.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,215417,00.html



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