Thailand's Military Launches Coup Against Prime Minister While He's in New York

Deseret News (Salt Lake City) › September 19, 2006

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BANGKOK, Thailand -- The Thai military launched a coup against Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday night, circling his offices with tanks, seizing control of TV stations and declaring a provisional authority pledging loyalty to the king.

An announcement on Thai television declared that a "Council of Administrative Reform" with King Bhumibol Adulyadej as head of state had seized power in Bangkok and nearby provinces without any resistance.

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Thailand's Military Launches Coup Against Prime Minister While He's in New York

Thaksin, who has faced calls to step down amid allegations of corruption and abuse of power, was in New York at the U.N. General Assembly, and he declared a state of emergency via a government- owned TV station.

At least 14 tanks surround...

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