Thai Coup: Bangkok Still the Place to Visit

Thailand has seen coups before, but this is thewalk through Bangkok, it is amazing to see all of
first one in a long time. If you have been tothe Thai people that are wearing yellow shirts
Thailand recently, or follow the politics, this coup isproudly proclaiming their love for the King, several
not surprising for many reasons. Many people seeweeks after the celebration.This new Commander
to much corruption at very high levels, theof the military is close to the King, and if he has
extrajudicial handling of the drug problem, the salesuport of the King, the people will support him as
of a major Thai communication asset to a foreignwell. No one has been hurt yet! However, it is
country, the way that the Prime Minister handlespretty much assured that in the rush to cover
his opposition using whatever means to silencethe story, and be the most dramatic and
them, and for the military, the Muslim uprising insensational, the international news outlets will
the three southern most provinces. The politicalwreak more damage on the Thai people than the
fighting in the capitol is further making the militaryCoup, or the ousted Prime Minister. Not only will
nervous with the now ousted Prime MinistersThailand suffer, but the smaller countries that
plays to keep his power, despite a large and vocalborder Thailand will suffer as well, notably
group of people that want to see him out.TheCambodia and Laos, which receive a lot of
military involvement with a Muslim insurrection inoverland tourist traffic from Thailand. Tourists
the south has to be troubling to them, and theythat are in Bangkok now are a little nervous, but
want to open negotiations with the insurgents tothey will be safe, and will have a great story to
work through the problems and come to atell when they get home. Thailand is a great place
peaceful solution. Towards this end, Thailand hasto visit, as it always is, and will continue to be.
for the first time a Muslim General, GeneralBook your tickets now and come and see the
Sontai, controlling the military, and who appearsnew Bangkok airport, with the current situation,
now to be the new Prime Minister. Thailand beingyou are sure to find some great rates, for the
a mostly Buddhist Country, is very tolerant ofnear future, see you here!Fred Tittle has lived in
minorities and this would seem to be a betterresorts his entire life, from the famous Lake
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through the issues using force, which is seen aswas a rock jock for KSPN FM, Waikiki on Oahu in
not working, and counter productive? All ThaiHawaii and now as a owner of EcoSea Dive in
people love the King! The Thai King is the longestSihanoukville Cambodia where he teaches PADI
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anniversary was a huge celebration. When you