"BANGKOK (Reuters) - The Thai army declared martial law nationwide in the early hours of Wednesday after a coup to dismiss Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, a coup spokesman said in a televised address.Jeez, it's already been 15 years since a coup? My, how the time flies.
He also ordered all soldiers to report to their barracks and banned troop movements unauthorized by the coup leaders.
The army took control of Bangkok and announced it would set up a commission to reform the constitution despite Thaksin declaring a state of emergency from New York.
After tanks surrounded Government House in the country's first coup in 15 years, all television channels relayed a written statement saying the armed forces and police were in control of Bangkok and surrounding provinces, and appealed for calm."
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Thai army declares nationwide martial law
Thai army declares nationwide martial law | Top News | Reuters.com
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