kjhbigv Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Anyone seen anything to indicate a coup on the streets of CM tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post elektrified Posted May 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2014 Probably a bit early for any noticeable change. I would imagine the curfew is fairly loose, unlike the curfew we had in Los Angeles in 1992 when the police said "anyone caught out on the streets after curfew will be shot on sight. Shoot now, ask questions later." They were serious about it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 All the international TV stations are shut down. Is the Internet next? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye76 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I hear from several people that 10 pm the internet will go down.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triffid Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 All the international TV stations are shut down. Is the Internet next? Could well be. I just heard a bbc 'news at ten' broadcast which would have had the current authority's hair stand on end - comments on it drove a coach and horses roughshod over the taboo of taboos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Troops are on the streets. My wife was not allowed to go down the road to the airport, had to make a u turn and go back up the Hang Dong road .....how are people gonna catch flights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grin Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Channel News Asia (184) on CTH is still showing mostly news about the coup but it's getting a bit repetitive. They say that Thai PBS is broadcasting via youtube. I assume that means they are just uploading video clips. All of the Thai stations are showing the same still logo and playing music. Grin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjhbigv Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 I think this one might be different to the last one...... All depends on the reds reaction I guess. Sent from my GT-I9300T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JLT Posted May 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2014 Probably a bit early for any noticeable change. I would imagine the curfew is fairly loose, unlike the curfew we had in Los Angeles in 1992 when the police said "anyone caught out on the streets after curfew will be shot on sight. Shoot now, ask questions later." They were serious about it. "Los Angeles in 1992" What's your point? You're just adding this for effect and to look as thought you know what you're talking about... right? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancelot Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 .....how are people gonna catch flights? Ummm, maybe they won't.... unless they have special escorts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dave2 Posted May 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2014 re I hear from several people that 10 pm the internet will go down.. what ? .... cannot ! ... now wheres nongs number dave2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 ^ An army official has just been on TV and said that if you have a ticket to fly the army will let you through, also if you have to go to hospital for an emergency.....how they are gonna tell if you really are ill or not I have no idea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
femi fan Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I hear from several people that 10 pm the internet will go down.. This is plain silly. Do these several people have hotlines to the army commanders??? Personal phone lines? Coz everythign else is off, and they're not telling us in advance what they are doing, they are just doing it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar2 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 i think i'm going to go to the ATM and get some cash now. could be a run on the banks in the morning and ATM's could be empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMMCB Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) Don't panic! (How can I change the font to nice big friendly letters?) Oops, just announced on the radio that all schools nationwide will be closed tomorrow. Until 25th. (edited to add detail) Edited May 22, 2014 by CMMCB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjhbigv Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 i think i'm going to go to the ATM and get some cash now. could be a run on the banks in the morning and ATM's could be empty. Can you enlighten us why you think that? Is your reasoning that the baht may weaken or what? Makes no difference to a Thai unless they convert it to another currency. If the ATM is empty, just go in the bank. I don't think any Thai's are thinking the same, why would they? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I hear from several people that 10 pm the internet will go down.. This is plain silly. Do these several people have hotlines to the army commanders??? Personal phone lines? Coz everythign else is off, and they're not telling us in advance what they are doing, they are just doing it. Someone said that it was broadcast on Australian TV, but with no exact shutdown time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 News Asia still live online with a lot of Thailand reporting http://www.channelnewsasia.com/tv/live Saw a video on my wifes phone an hour ago of locals chasing the military off ChangPuak Road only 4 or so military but they left when a crowd of locals started shouting at them that they were not wanted or needed there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangcoral Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 No school tomorrow affects bangkok only or here as well? Kids are having a pre-celebratory dance so deciding to put them to sleep or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orang37 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 To watch CNN, or BBC, you can install the free (no ads) browser extension Hola: https://hola.org/ And then select a proxy in the U.S., the UK, or elsewhere, and watch. It's working as of right now using BBB. And BBC World, BBC 1, etc., and Sky News are coming through on ThaiExpatTV's streaming service. ~o:37; 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMMCB Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 No school tomorrow affects bangkok only or here as well? Kids are having a pre-celebratory dance so deciding to put them to sleep or not. Announcement said "nationwide", but just heard that CMIS is still planning to be open. Nothing official. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Can't believe all the panic and speculation.Its just another coup,no 19, in fact. Channel News Asia, to give them credit, has had an excellent coverage with experienced journo's on the ground in Bangkok reporting live and while it might seem repetitive not everyone turns on and off at the same time. As expected its the top news story on International media and there will be the usual travel warnings which countries do to cover their own backsides ie "don't say you wern't warned. People catching flights in Bangkok have been given passage and the airport is well guarded No doubt in the coming days more will be revealed but people should just settle down.Running to banks etc is just ridiculous,I expect all shops,banks and businesses will be open tomorrow as normal.Maybe not schools as parents will have concerns. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjhbigv Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 To watch CNN, or BBC, you can install the free (no ads) browser extension Hola: https://hola.org/ And then select a proxy in the U.S., the UK, or elsewhere, and watch. It's working as of right now using BBB. And BBC World, BBC 1, etc., and Sky News are coming through on ThaiExpatTV's streaming service. ~o:37; As long as they don't flick the switch on the Internet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiengmaijoe Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 i think i'm going to go to the ATM and get some cash now. could be a run on the banks in the morning and ATM's could be empty. Then run for the hills? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Both my internet lines went down for about 10 mins just now. I think there is a poss. it will get shut down at 10pm Just saw some helicopters on the move and have heard numerous things. Big military briefing , something is afoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 All the international TV stations are shut down. Is the Internet next? Well at 9.35pm Channel news Asia are still covering live from Bangkok through satellite server IPM ch 27 but blocked on CTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusader79 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I hear from several people that 10 pm the internet will go down.. This is plain silly. Do these several people have hotlines to the army commanders??? Personal phone lines? Coz everythign else is off, and they're not telling us in advance what they are doing, they are just doing it. If you look at the main coup thread there were the same rumors about 9pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicksal37 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 orang37....you are a star! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMMCB Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 No school tomorrow affects bangkok only or here as well? Kids are having a pre-celebratory dance so deciding to put them to sleep or not. Announcement said "nationwide", but just heard that CMIS is still planning to be open. Nothing official. Update to this: CMIS not now planning to open, I'm hearing. Sorry for any confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommers Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 There is no way the internet could be turned off. Too much of global and local business relies on it to function, like banks, stores etc. And they do not want to disrupt too much of ordinary life. I remember that when the Dem govt was under siege they shut off ATMs and the resulting furore from the public got that decision changed fast. So maybe a few irritations for a few days is what we must expect. Sent from my GT-N7100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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