BANGKOK - When troops seized power in the middle of the night, Bangkok’s infamous Patpong red light district did not blink. And hours later it was business as usual at Spanky’s Bar and the Electric Showgirls.
“I was up to 3:00 am looking for lots of fornication with women and I didn’t see any soldiers,â€
CNN 8:30 a.m. --Tanks rolling into BKK
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HansMartin
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Got in last night, a few military vehicles near the airport. My brother-in-laws response was 'Well no one got shot" Everyone just going about their business as best I could tell.
The 747 from Narrita to BKK was only half full. So are people cancelling vacation plans?
Good summary article in The Nation today. If the coup plays out as reported, doesn't look like there will be much of an impact.
The 747 from Narrita to BKK was only half full. So are people cancelling vacation plans?
Good summary article in The Nation today. If the coup plays out as reported, doesn't look like there will be much of an impact.