george Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Breaking News - Developing story: Army denies coup rumours BANGKOK: -- Army chief and Council for National Security head Sonthi Bunyaratglin has flatly denied rumours sweeping the capital Thursday about an impending coup. (Stay tune with this story, which will be constantly updated in the next few hours) He denied troops moblisation from the Second Army Region base in Nakhon Ratchasima. "There's no such movement," said the leader of the September 19 coup. He also dismissed speculation that the September 19 coup leaders were about to stage another coup to boost its own power. Assistant Army Commander in Chief Gen Anupong Paojinda has also denied intense rumours. He said there would be neither a coup to topple the current interim leadership nor "self-coup" to boost the power of the September 19 coup leaders. "I can guarantee 1,000 per cent that there would be neither coup," he said, totally denying rumours about troop mobilisation. First coup rumours came Wednesday night, remarkably following the New Year bomb attacks in Bangkok. The rumours intensified Thursday evening, with 9.30 pm proclaimed to be the time to launch the coup. At about 8 p.m, Army-run TV 5 denied there had been mobilization of troop against the authorities. "The army urges the citizen not to believe the rumors and be confident in the our ability to control the situation. By now, the army chief General Sonthi Boonyaratglin assured the situation is normal," it said. Another message running the TV5 screen said that the army chief would give an interview with the Siam This Morning program at 6.20 a.m. tomorrow, "please stay tune", it said. At about 7pm Thursday, Gen Sonthi was exercising inside an Army compound in Kiakkai area while Air Force Commander in Chief Chalit Pukpasuk was playing golf in Chiang Mai. Earlier, Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont yesterday citizen should be alert and prepare for a "new threat" to national security after the New Year bombs in Bangkok. The prime minister said he assigned the Internal Security Operations Command to ensure security in the capital and prevent a repeat of the bomb attacks. Authorities had made some progress in collecting evidence that could lead to the arrest of culprits, he said. -- The Nation 2007-01-04 Army chief denies coup rumours BANGKOK: -- Army chief and Council for National Security chairman Gen Sonthi Bunyaratglin Thursday evening denied rumours that there might be another coup tonight. These rumours have been spreading like wild fire as people have been using mobile phones to check the news with friends or people they believe might get a clue on the rumours. A journalist at Bangkok Post said he has so far received many calls from friends to check if the coup rumours could be for real. Gen Sonthi flatly denied that troops had been mobilised from the Second Army Region base in Nakhon Ratchasima and that tanks had arrived at Sara Buri by the evening . "There's definitely no such movement," he confirmed. Rumors also have it that the Council of National Security planned to stage another coup to boost their own power. He also flatly denied such speculation while Assistant Army Commander in Chief Gen Anupong Paojinda also denied such rumours. The army urges the public not to believe such rumors and that the people should believe in the army's ability to control the situation, Gen Sonthi said. --Bangkok Post 2007-02-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 PM warns to prepare for new security threats BANGKOK: -- Speaking to the National Legislation Assembly on Thursday in the wake of the New Year's Eve bombings, Thai Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont warned the kingdom to prepare for more possible similar incidents. Referring to the "life-threatening events" which took place at the opening of the new year, Gen. Surayud said "I would like to ask everyone in the country to prepare for life-threatening events like this for a while." Gen. Surayud reaffirmed that the incidents were unrelated to the ongoing insurgency in the southernmost border provinces. The prime minister said earlier that politicians who had lost privileges and benefits were behind the bomb attacks and the incidents were not connected to the southern violence. As the government works to build a unified society and to conduct a fair general election, it seeks cooperation from every sector of the public in bringing peace to society and to prevent such incidents from occurring again, Gen. Surayud said. The prime minister said that intelligence officials believe the Sunday bombings were aimed at creating panic among the public, as well as causing death and damage to property. "While the incidents may look similar to those in the deep South," Gen. Surayud said, "close investigation of the explosives used and timing mechanisms for the bombs shows no relationship to explosive devices so far used in the South." "Most of the incidents were caused by ill-intentioned people and those who wanted to create unrest in Bangkok," he reiterated. Gen. Surayud added that investigators have received information as well as photographs from eyewitnesses at Sunday's scenes. --TNA 2007-01-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sibeymai Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Could be true. Currently having great difficulty accessing web sites outside of Thailand through True. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Thailand, the Hub of Coup's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Could be true. Currently having great difficulty accessing web sites outside of Thailand through True. So am I as it happens.. means nothingmind considering the state of communications recently ! totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micman Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 If it does happen, hope it is as nonviolent as the last coup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 First coup rumours came Wednesday night, remarkably following the New Year bomb attacks in Bangkok. The rumours intensified Thursday evening, with 9.30 pm proclaimed to be the time to launch the coup. Guess we'll know in a half an hour or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAWP Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Since my post seemed to disappear: One has to ponder: Who started the rumor? And if there really would be a self-coup, they would effectivly lost every ounce of credability, seeing as it was said '1000%' above. That is only 10 times the maximum value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacknDanny Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 If it does happen, hope it is as nonviolent as the last coup. Dont worry it aint going to happen. Just another ploy by Thaksins foot soldier Gen' Shave a lot' to create uncertainty and try and discredit the present Govt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucatini70 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 i don't know a thing but my wife just phone call from her mother and a friend who live on base and said that troops are emptying out as we speak where and why who knows but they are going someplace and she is already bothering me not to work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plus Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 People here, in Bangkok, were told to leave work earlier today, they were texting and calling eachother. Ticker tape on Channel 5 says army is pulling troops all over the place, apparently in reaction to rumors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foggy Bottom Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Anyone else notice on last night's Thai news the story about another "bomb" being found in Bangkok somewhere? When the Camera zoomed in close on the disarmed device, the markings "M22A2 - Smoke" could be clearly read - it looked very much like a US manufactured 80mm/3" mortar round. Have the Chronic Intrigue Addicts been stirring things again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Thailand, the Hub of Coup's! Coming soon to a Thailand near you: The Coup of Hubs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p1p Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Looks like we're returning to the good old '60's & '70's, when the coup was regarded as Thailand's national sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 If it is true, it really will screw the economy.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 The Nation Update: CNS to get touch on ill-wished groups : Saprang BANGKOK: -- Assistant Army chief Gen Saprang Kallayanamitr has revealed Thursday that CNS would tighten grips to get tough on those who have ill wished for the country. CNS will readjust its strategies as the governmenbt is found too soft on the remnants of the previous regime. "My boss has been too nice for those who have ill intention for the countryand the people. From now on, we would adjust our stragete and get tough on those people," Saprang said in a radio programme Army chief and Council for National Security head Sonthi Bunyaratglin has flatly denied rumours sweeping the capital Thursday about an impending coup. He denied troops moblisation from the Second Army Region base in Nakhon Ratchasima. "There's no such movement," said the leader of the September 19 coup. He also dismissed speculation that the September 19 coup leaders were about to stage another coup to boost its own power. Assistant Army Commander in Chief Gen Anupong Paojinda has also denied intense rumours. He said there would be neither a coup to topple the current interim leadership nor "self-coup" to boost the power of the September 19 coup leaders. "I can guarantee 1,000 per cent that there would be neither coup," he said, totally denying rumours about troop mobilisation. First coup rumours came Wednesday night, remarkably following the New Year bomb attacks in Bangkok. The rumours intensified Thursday evening, with 9.30 pm proclaimed to be the time to launch the coup. At about 8 p.m, Army-run TV 5 denied there had been mobilization of troop against the authorities. "The army urges the citizen not to believe the rumors and be confident in the our ability to control the situation. By now, the army chief General Sonthi Boonyaratglin assured the situation is normal," it said. Another message running the TV5 screen said that the army chief would give an interview with the Siam This Morning program at 6.20 a.m. tomorrow, "please stay tune", it said. At about 7pm Thursday, Gen Sonthi was exercising inside an Army compound in Kiakkai area while Air Force Commander in Chief Chalit Pukpasuk was playing golf in Chiang Mai. Earlier, Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont yesterday citizen should be alert and prepare for a "new threat" to national security after the New Year bombs in Bangkok. The prime minister said he assigned the Internal Security Operations Command to ensure security in the capital and prevent a repeat of the bomb attacks. Authorities had made some progress in collecting evidence that could lead to the arrest of culprits, he said. --The Nation 2007-01-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plus Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 (edited) Have they got anti-terrorims laws in place? Preparing terrorist acts wasn't an offence in Thailand until recently. Edited January 4, 2007 by Plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacknDanny Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Looks like we're returning to the good old '60's & '70's, when the coup was regarded as Thailand's national sport. Their only problem would be fellow generals like Chavalit. Who just happened to meet with Thaksin 3 weeks ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabaijai Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Whether a coup happens now or not, various factions within the army/armed forces will continue to vye for power. The primary split falls between Class 6 (Gen Sonthi) and Class 10 (Thaksin and Thaksin loyalists) grads. In the September coup the faction that took over made a pre-emptive maneuvre against another faction they believed were about to launch their own coup. Some sources say a 'civil war' between these factions was only barely avoided in September. A story on the split dating to before the Sep coup: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/03/02...es_20001842.php and one post-coup: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/11/08...cs_30018351.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akuhead Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 People here, in Bangkok, were told to leave work earlier today, they were texting and calling eachother.Ticker tape on Channel 5 says army is pulling troops all over the place, apparently in reaction to rumors. Just a note...today in Udon THani under the new overpass near Big C saw a brand new Thai Army Humvee with what looked like a gun turet on top. Saw a Thai army soldier standing next to it ! Now this is the first time in all my years living here have I see something like this. Could mean nothing..I don't know but, after reading all the above...who knows.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJJ Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 If it is true, it really will screw the economy.......... Maybe it's their second attempt at controlling the strengthing baht? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plus Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 If the TV stations are still under CNS control, there's no coup. I think it was a hoax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farangsay Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 (edited) Apologies to Jai Dee for stealing a line from his signature but really "I don't believe this shit" The words "sublime" and "ridiculous" are in my mind at this moment. (Edited to add that last afterthought) Edited January 4, 2007 by farangsay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff1 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Ok, so what time does the coup start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 An hour ago... but i think the 9:30pm was 'Thai Time' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I can just see the CNN reports now.... The military government of Thailand staged a coup and overthrew itself today...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjaak327 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Boy what's wrong with Thailand, yesterday there were many "imaginary" bombs, now imaginary coups Keeps you guys busy I would say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacknDanny Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Boy what's wrong with Thailand, yesterday there were many "imaginary" bombs, now imaginary coups Keeps you guys busy I would say. Just someone stirring the sh#t pot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farangsay Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Ok, so what time does the coup start? Yeah right ! And Where ? Missed the last one by 5 days. This time I want a T-shirt and a photo of me with a tank ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai-Spy Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Is today's date 4/1 or 1/4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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