Thailand under MARTIAL LAW

[mrpink]

sad .. i was stationed in bangkok for almost a year .. many fond memories of that place .. especially nung binata pa ako ..

[lazyfoot]

ok, now when we're stuck in traffic and pissed at the Philippines, i'm just gonna say to myself, "think about thailand" ...then inhale... makes me feel better ;) shadenfreude!

[Monseratto]

With the political mess that have been going on for months and the polarized goverment can't decide when to hold elections. The Army has declared Martial Law...again. More of a Coup d'etat, grabbing power for a weak civilian goverment.

Thailand's army declares martial law, as country's political crisis intensifies
Associated Press May 19, 2014

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's army declared martial law in a surprise announcement in Bangkok before dawn on Tuesday, intensifying the turbulent nation's deepening political crisis. It was not immediately clear whether a coup d'etat was underway.

The move came after six months of anti-government demonstrations aimed at ousting the government and one day after the Southeast Asian country's caretaker prime minister refused to step down.

The army said in a statement that it had taken the action to "keep peace and order" and soldiers entered several private television stations that are sympathetic to protesters.

A ticker on Chanel 5, an army station, however, denied the military was taking over, saying "the invocation of martial law is not a coup."

Thailand's army has staged at 11 successful coups since the end of absolute monarchy in 1932.

Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

[macsd]

It amazes me how Thailand can screw themselves up yet comes out still ahead of the Philippines. Bath to peso used to be 1 : 1 until the Asian financial crisis of 1998 started in Bangkok. After the crisis is over, it's 1:1.3. In this country, any political turmoil, the peso immediately collapse but in Thailand, the bath still holding through.

Only show the peso is standing on hallow ground.

[K.I.L.L.]

This isn't good. I can imagine the impact this would have on their tourism and business sectors.

[badkuk]

*sigh*... it's an injustice. Only PAL (and not even the other local carriers... WTF) gets to use the nicer terminal. Everyone else is packed into the sh*tty old building... which is a big disincentive to come here...

...and yet they still manage to lose money, while the other carrier stuck in the dubiously constructed NAIA-3 is making money.

Our airports definitely need upgrades, but to say that Thailand's airport is better...most probably yes, but it also has a tendency to be hijacked and squatted upon by protesters. Dito sa atin madedelay or macancel flight mo, doon, baka di ka na makauwi :D

afaik, several Thai companies have already put up companies here: cement, agriculture, etc. Business just can't go on as usual with political instability. In Thailand's recent history, there'd been longer times of strife than peace. Dito sa atin, people don't care so corruption just goes on. So...yay for us?

Re martial law: hmm, di ata nagkakalayo yung appearance natin with Thais. If you wear the wrong colored shirt on the wrong day... And, the very fact that the police/military can just pick anyone off the streets, no habeas corpus, no trial, that would make me nervous. The PH doesn't have a monopoly of bad cops/soldiers.

[crazy_boy]

Hindi pa naman daw coup. Hassle. I'm in bangkok now.

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[badkuk]

ingat na lang po kayo diyan sir...sa mga "babae" dun :D

[crazy_boy]

Hehe hindi na nga ako tumitingin sa mga *babae* dito. Baka magkamali ako

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[shadow]

Yan Ang lagi kong sinasabi Sa mga gusto ng parliament govt for us. Just look at Thailand eh balik din parati sa military take over, coup d etat.


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#retzing

[Monseratto]

I don't think affected yung mga tourist destinations, but restricted mga movements at may checkpoints sa Bangkok...

Prepare to evacuate, Filipinos in Thailand told


MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines warned its nationals in Thailand on Tuesday, May 20, to prepare for possible evacuation after the Thai army declared martial law.

The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issued this warning as it raised crisis alert level 2 (restriction phase) “in view of recent political developments in that country.”

“Alert level 2 is issued when there are real threats to the life, security, and property of Filipinos arising from internal disturbance in or external threat to the host country,” the DFA said in a statement.

“Under alert level 2, Filipinos in Thailand are instructed to restrict non-essential movements, avoid public places, and prepare for evacuation if necessary,” it added.

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III himself has ordered Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario “to ensure the safety of Filipinos in Thailand,” said Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma.

These statements came as Thailand's army declared martial law across the deeply divided kingdom, to restore order after months of deadly anti-government protests.

The army deployed armed troops in the capital, Bangkok, but insisted their action was “not a coup.” It also said it "prohibits all media outlets from reporting or distribution of any news or still photographs detrimental to national security."

DFA to Filipinos: Avoid rallies

The turmoil has gotten worse since March, when the Philippines lowered the crisis alert level in Bangkok to alert level 1 (precautionary phase) from 2 in March.

Given this situation, the DFA also said on Tuesday that under alert level 2, only overseas Filipino workers with existing contracts (balik-manggagawa) can return to Thailand. This is based on the rules of the Department of Labor and Employment.

The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok, for its part, said it “advises Filipinos residing in or traveling to Thailand to avoid rally sites and large gatherings, and to refrain from taking part in the protest or other political activities.”

The DFA said Filipinos should “continue exercising extreme caution and vigilance and to closely monitor developments.”

Coloma pointed out that the Philippines backed the joint statement of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers in the recently concluded ASEAN Summit in Myanmar.

The statement called “for a peaceful resolution to the on-going challenge in Thailand through dialogue and observance of democratic principles and the rule of law,” Coloma said. – with reports from Agence France-Presse/Rappler.com

[donbuggy]

Martial Law Selfies Are Now Hip In Thailand

[CVT]

Martial Law Selfies Are Now Hip In Thailand

Akala ko si k*b*yo.... :hysterical:

Hugutin na ninyo ang inyong mga planta riyan,- dalhin ninyo rito sa Pinas!


“Familiarity breeds awe”
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[chua_riwap]

dami lumipat dyan di ba....colgate palmolive is one of them.

baka nagsisisi na sila.....

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[Monseratto]

Ayaw magusap yung dalawang factions...military has taken over...again.

BBC News - Thailand coup d'etat as military seizes power

22 May 2014 Last updated at 10:28
Thailand coup d'etat as military seizes power

Thailand's army chief has announced a coup d'etat, saying the military is taking control of government.

In a televised statement, the army chief said the military would restore order and enact political reforms.

The army sealed off the venue in Bangkok where political factions had been holding talks for a second day and took away the leaders.

It comes after months of political turmoil and the imposition on Tuesday of martial law.

The latest unrest began in the Thai capital late last year, when then-Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra dissolved the lower house of parliament.

Demonstrators have blockaded several areas of Bangkok for months.

Earlier this month, a court ordered Ms Yingluck's removal for alleged abuse of power.

Thailand has faced a power struggle since Ms Yingluck's brother, Thaksin Shinawatra, was ousted by the military as prime minister in 2006.

[cardict]

Coup d etat ,latest

[crazy_boy]

Strict 10pm curfew daw dito sa Thailand now. Hindi na muna ako lalabas sa gabi

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[chua_riwap]

Strict 10pm curfew daw dito sa Thailand now. Hindi na muna ako lalabas sa gabi

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pa higop-higop ka muna tomyum.

konting ingat dyan sir.

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[_Cathy_]

Strict 10pm curfew daw dito sa Thailand now. Hindi na muna ako lalabas sa gabi

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How long will you be staying there? Hindi ba nakakatakot baka mastuck diyan?

[crazy_boy]

pa higop-higop ka muna tomyum.

konting ingat dyan sir.

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TomYum, Pad Thai and curry crab. Kaso 8pm sarado na mga resto dito. Pati fastfood. Sa 7-11 sobrang haba ng pila. Panic buying na mga tao.

How long will you be staying there? Hindi ba nakakatakot baka mastuck diyan?

Until the weekend. Wala ng palabas sa tv except for Aljazeera.


Pati social media baka ma-blackout na later.

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