Tanks Surround Government House, Bangkok! September 19, 2006
Posted by Martin in : Thailand , trackbackTik and I just returned to the airport to discover that 10 tanks have surrounded the government house in Bangkok.
Looks like this is the military coup that’s been whispered about for the last few weeks.
All the Thai TV channels are showing stock footage of the King, childrens paintings and soothing music. Fortunately we have CNN so we are keeking glued to that.
From what I’ve heard the military leader has just been fired, although I guess thats 10 tanks too late to really be effective.
Neither Tik nor I are worried, the government has been volatile for a while and probably a few weeks might bring some more stability to the country. I’m staying here whatever happens.
News as it comes in 
Regards
Martin
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Wonder when that $$$$$$ coward thako will dare set foot back in Thailand. Good on you gen whatever your name is!