Went around Sukhumvit business district (BTS Nana area) to see by myself what is the current situation.
Frankly speaking, at least in this area, it is business as usual for a tuesday evening after a heavy storm. Bars, restaurants are opened even if few of them already pulled their curtains dows (due to the coup or simply because we are close from closing hour and it has been strongly raining for more than one hour ?).
All Sukhumvit road, only visible police is the traffic one with few policemen in their station on the Sukhumvit/Soi 4 crossroad. Not seen a single military personal nor vehicle.
Bars girls are leaving their workplace (accompagnied or not) going for a noddles soup in one of these typical small thai restaurants installed on sidewalks.
Only noticable difference: No more international new channels (CNN, BCC, TV5) available on cable TV network (00:20 local time).
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Statement from the military reformist
The following is the statement from the miliary reformist.
There has been social division like never before. Each side has been trying to conquer another with all possible means and the situation tends to intensify with growing doubts on the administration amid widespread reported corruption.
State units and independent organisations have been politically meddled, not able to deliver their services as specified in the Constitution.
The administration is also usually bordering on “lest majest” actions against the revered King. Despite attempts from social units for compromises, there is no way to end the conflicts.
The revolution body thus needs to seize power. We have no intention to rule but to return the power to the people as soon as possible, to preserve peace and honour the King who is the most revered to all Thais.
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