Coup d'etat in Thailand

Just to let people know things are alright. It's not as bad as it's seen on the International Broadcasting Networks since last night.

So far, the Coup's intention is just to take over the control from the former government ruled by Thaksin Shinawatra, but with no intention to take the power to themselves. As we have already known for quite a long time that this billionaire-telecommunication-business-owner-turned poliltician has been facing a lot of acusation in abusing the country's system of checks and balances and bending government policy to benefit his family's business, he has shown no sign to voluntarily step down. Thai Presses had been under government control and could not freely deliver news as how the press should be. The Supreme Court and many government related agencies were off from justice. People started breaking up in two groups. The overall atmosphere of political situation in the country was at odd.

I don't think people like having Coup. The last time was 15 years back and we lost lots of lives there. But this time, somehow, a lot of people feel at ease to see the Coup taking over things. The political battle has been like an overblown balloon and is about to burst at any time. The Coup is probably the last thing people want to happen to gain back our country's peacefulness. But if there isn't a Coup, wouldn't it be another life-losing scenerio?

It's interesting to see people peacefully run usual daily activities while the Coup is taking over. Some people go out taking pictures with the tanks. Some people give flowers to soldiers!

Well, this is just a start. Let's wait and see what's going to happen next. I hope things will be back to normal (I mean the real "NORMAL") soon.