WEB NEWS - Thailand: Web users react to martial law
- 10 years ago
In this edition: online reactions as Thailand's army declares martial law; the anti-World Cup movement is growing in Brazil; and footage of the formation of a giant thunderstorm.
THAILAND: WEB USERS REACT TO MARTIAL LAW
Military vehicles patrolling the streets of Bangkok and soldiers armed with machine guns setting up roadblocks across the city … these amateur images have been posted to social networks and testify to the current situation in the capital, after Thailand`s army declared martial law early Tuesday morning in a surprise announcement it said was aimed at keeping the country stable after months of sometimes violent political unrest. There has been lively reaction online.
Many have voiced their concerns over the radical move under the #prayforthailand hashtag. They fear for the future of democracy in the country and are questioning the army`s real intentions. Some say a coup d’état is underway in Thailand although the army has assured this is not the case.
Fears fueled as the army has ordered several television stations, both pro-opposition and government linked, to stop broadcasting until further notice. Soldiers have taken over their buildings and they are now airing messages explaining the programs have been temporarily suspended.
And although there is much speculation online over what the future holds, some Thai web users are making light of the current situation. As we can see here these young ladies have made the most of the military presence in the streets of Bangkok to snap some soldier selfies.
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THAILAND: WEB USERS REACT TO MARTIAL LAW
Military vehicles patrolling the streets of Bangkok and soldiers armed with machine guns setting up roadblocks across the city … these amateur images have been posted to social networks and testify to the current situation in the capital, after Thailand`s army declared martial law early Tuesday morning in a surprise announcement it said was aimed at keeping the country stable after months of sometimes violent political unrest. There has been lively reaction online.
Many have voiced their concerns over the radical move under the #prayforthailand hashtag. They fear for the future of democracy in the country and are questioning the army`s real intentions. Some say a coup d’état is underway in Thailand although the army has assured this is not the case.
Fears fueled as the army has ordered several television stations, both pro-opposition and government linked, to stop broadcasting until further notice. Soldiers have taken over their buildings and they are now airing messages explaining the programs have been temporarily suspended.
And although there is much speculation online over what the future holds, some Thai web users are making light of the current situation. As we can see here these young ladies have made the most of the military presence in the streets of Bangkok to snap some soldier selfies.
ANTI-WORLD CUP MOVEMENT GROWS IN BRAZIL
The anti-world cup movement is growing in Brazil, with less than a month to go before the tournament kicks off. The words &q... Go on reading on our web site.
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