Here we go again…Another Thai politician going down!
By scott.poniewaz | September 2, 2008
Government supporters with knives and slings confronted anti-government demonstrators. A state of emergency was declared. Photo by Chumsak Kanoknan/Getty Images, published at nytimes.com.
The official resignation hasn’t come yet, but it looks like we’ve got another coup on our hands here in Thailand. Two years ago, we had Thaksin Shinawatra overthrown and go-go dancers and tanks were on the streets, but this one seems to be a little less fun and games.
The current prime minister, Mr. Samak Sudaravej, has called a state of emergency in Thailand, America is issuing travel warnings, and violence (the worst in 16 years) has reared its ugly head on the streets in Bangkok. Still just a little hiccup compared to the 6 person shooting in NW Washington. To those of you concerned about my safety, there’s no need to worry! But for those of you interested in what’s actually happening, you can find a bit more info at:
•Thai Leader Faces Challenge in Streets and Courts–New York Times
•Thailand under State of Emergency–BBC.com
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