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Matt_22 · Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 193

I'm supposed to leave for Phuket in three weeks. Now this f'ing coup. Not having a good day so far...

Matt_22 · Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 193

Screw it, I'm going to Cambodia.

Calle · Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 1 Location: Sweden

I received my Visa today, and it was a happy day until I watched the news.

tedkarma · Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:07 pm Post subject:

Personally, I wouldn't change my plans. I live here and I'm not worried.

Certainly wouldn't change plans based on the sketchy reporting going on anyway.

Don't let it wreck your day - it hasn't wrecked mine!

ndorfn · Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Posts: 126

cameron.mayo · Joined: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 81

richie122 · Joined: 15 Nov 2004 Posts: 101 Location: Seattle, Wa, USA

Apparently the OP didn't see pictures/video of Thai people giving garlands of flowers and other gifts. Or Thai women posing with soldiers (and the standard Asian peace sign)... I'll be there in a week. No worries at all

englishgibson · Joined: 09 Mar 2005 Posts: 4345

Rather interesting appoach to the topic...."Dammit, WHY NOW?"
Are you guys allowed to talk about it?

I am amazed how little attention is paid to the actual coup. I'm sure soldiers love those lovely girls "in their laps".... Smile

In China, there's a great deal of attention to this news, however the US, Canadian sites do not carry much about it. I wonder WHY.

How are you guys effected in Bangkog, since the military has taken over there? Can you at least share that on the forum?

Peace
and
cheers and beers to the hard working FTs

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Would everone scream, if the coup happened in States, UK or Canada?
Opps...is the Thai general reading this site? Laughing

Kent F. Kruhoeffer · Joined: 22 Jan 2003 Posts: 2129 Location: 中国

^ No effect whatsoever.

See the "What's going on in Bangkok post???"

just a few threads below this one.

It's business as usual here.

frankly speaking · Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 54

If this is someones first trip to Thailand, I would suggest postponing a little while. Not because of any threat of violence but because this is a beautfiul country with wonderful people and soldiers standing guard on each street corner is not what someone should first view about this country. Some countries I have been to it is common for soldiers and police to patrol the cities with machine guns but Thailand is not like that. I just personally don't think that a person's first impression of this country should be while it is under martial law.

eek · Joined: 19 Jun 2006 Posts: 61

Maybe seeing a country under martial law but in a such a calm manner (as such) would be an enlightening experience for a visitor.

An eye opener anyway.Possibly.

englishgibson · Joined: 09 Mar 2005 Posts: 4345

Enlightening indeed seeing a tank with a soldier on it aming that machine gun on the street Wink

.... ohh, knowing that this soldier's leading the country.... Crying or Very sad

The "calm manner under martial law" is rather interesting there...but wouldn't many be calm looking into that "barrel" that's loaded ... AN EYE OPENER Question

.... Thai people have a good experience with this kinda situation there Wink

Frankly, I would not go there now or tomorrow, however I contemplated a couple of years ago.

Peace to Thailand
and
cheers and beers to FTs there Very Happy

sigmoid · Joined: 21 Jan 2003 Posts: 1276

It's quite easy to misconstrue the nature of the events that have occurred recently especially given the connotations of words like 'military coup' and 'martial law'.

But it is important to take into account the fact that many Thais view those that have taken charge as liberators and heroes. Most are optimistic
that the results will be beneficial.

80% back Thai coup
http://www.news24.com/News24/World/News/0,,2-10-1462_2001563,00.html

Thai ruler promises new poll
http://www.news24.com/News24/World/News/0,,2-10-1462_2001342,00.html

At this point the reason that there is martial law is to protect stability, and to promote calmness and unity. Keep abreast of the situation and see what happens.

A good source of info:
http://www.2bangkok.com/
for direct access to coup details: http://www.2bangkok.com/highemer.shtml

gypsywoman · Joined: 19 Aug 2006 Posts: 63 Location: bangkok

If we where to just get our info from CNN and BBC etc, we would be afraid to go to many places. I always seek my information from people who are on the ground and or live there. In this case, I have many Thai friends, all of which are very happy about this and are thanking the heavens for getting rid of this corrupt leader.
I'm flying back in next week, with my daughter and am not worried one bit.

Its a good thing, not a bad thing.
Cheers