2006 Thai military coup occurred in Thailand, local time, September 19, 2006 late in the evening. Royal Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the army went to New York to attend the UN General Assembly when the United States launched a military coup, which is Thailand's second military coup in fifteen years. "Thailand's military coup in the evening of 19 through the television and radio stations announced the dissolution of the caretaker cabinet led by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand's national management by a Reform Committee, called a military organization to take over full state power.
After a military coup in Thailand in 2006
Day
September 19, 2006, 14 tanks into the streets of the Thai capital Bangkok, and arrived at the Thai government buildings, has about 50 soldiers entered the Thai government buildings. Immediately, the Thai army commander Sonthi announced that Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra sacked. The military said that in the course of a military coup, the army and police force did not encounter any resistance, the Deputy Prime Minister Qi guessed 10000, and Defense Minister Thamarak that Sati has been removed from office and arrested.
United Nations General Assembly in New York to participate in Thailand's caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has said that late on the 19th was willing to resign, he was scheduled on the 19th at the 61st session of the UN General Assembly general debate on the speech has been canceled. It is reported that Thaksin Shinawatra, one day earlier than originally scheduled on September 21 return.
Second day
September 20, according to news the evening of 19 local time, Thaksin had left New York's Kennedy International Airport, preparing to leave the United States and went to London.
On the same day, a female Thai military spokesman announced a ban on political gatherings of more than five people, saying government to the people as soon as possible, hold elections, but no precise date of the election.
The evening, Thai television stations that Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, has appointed Sonthi took power, the junta will remain for two weeks, the interim government after the handover, to amend the constitution, hold elections in October next year, but also power to the people.
In addition, Sonthi has just been overthrown, he hinted that the letter is likely to have been the new government in the indictment.
Fitch and Standard & Poor's to Thailand's long-term foreign currency debt rating to "BBB +", a long-term local currency debt rating to "A", while the short-term foreign currency debt rating to "A2", a short-term local currency debt rating such as "A1".
The members of the military regime
The military regime's first official statement outlines 11 of its leading members. The meeting officially called themselves the reform of state management committee comprised of members of the Thai military and police all leaders.
Army Commander Sonthi (Sonthi Boonyaratglin), Chairman of the State Administration Reform Commission
Navy Commander Satilapan (Sathiraphan Keyanon), First Vice-President
Air Force Commander Charlie (Chalit Pookpasuk), Second Vice-President
National Police Administration, kirwee (Kowit Wattana), Third Vice-President
The National Security Council Secretary-General of Weiner (Winai Phatthiyakul), the Secretary-General
The Special Command Commander-liang Luo (Ruangroj Mahasaranon), Chief of General Staff
Day three
Domestic Response
As the military has implemented a speech control, can not truly reflect the public's views.
Media
Bangkok's biggest English newspaper "The Nation" to the coup, a strong editorial support. The editorial described him as a politician is believed to be greedy, to personal interests at the expense of the public interest. It is more that he believed such a person should be a peaceful demonstration in the election or in the form of public pressure was abandoned. However, it also said that the coup may be a need for the existence of the devil. However, the editorial said: "Although the seizure of power did not lead to casualties, but still violent political form, which is Thailand's democratic aspirations of people's minds a little bit inconsistent. The inevitable early return of democracy."
The international response
UN
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said: "This should not be encouraged. United Nations to encourage the regime in accordance with democratic procedures, peaceful change through their votes." "10 years, Thailand's democratic institutions are impressive, they can certainly back on track, following the democratic Line the rule of law. "
Americas
Canada - Canada's Foreign Minister Bidemakai said, "things that the development of Canada expressed deep concern. We urge the country's Constitution to comply with the peaceful settlement of the crisis. Based on respect for human rights and laws, Thailand has gained significant progress, and urged all political parties in Canada continue to uphold these values. "
United States - U.S. State Department announced that they closely monitor developments. Jiayegesi spokesman said: "I hope the people of Thailand to resolve political differences by peaceful means, and endeavor to comply the rule of law and democratic system is not rebellious."
Asia
Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso expressed regret to the Thai military coup, and urged a speedy restoration of democracy.
South Korea - South Korean Foreign Ministry spokesman said: "We hope Thailand will be under the legal process to restore peace."
Malaysia - Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi expressed shock to the Thai coup. He hoped that the country will be ruled by a democratically elected Government.
Philippines - Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said that they are very concerned about Thailand's coup. Furthermore, they have confidence in the Philippine military will not follow suit.
China - The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said the changes in the domestic situation in Thailand is Thailand's internal affairs. The Chinese government has consistently pursued the principle of non-interference in internal affairs.
Oceania
New Zealand - New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark condemned the military coup in Thailand, and asked them to reply as soon as democracy. Clark said New Zealand condemned the unconstitutional and undemocratic means to overthrow the government