We received an update from a good friend Jeff Haugan that is currently ministering in Thailand and wanted to pass this on to give you some peace of mind.
"Friends and Family,
I just want to share a little about what it really looks like here. There has 18 coups since WW2 and Pastor Mark has seen several in his twelve years here. The current Prime Minister Thaksin (Thaak-sin) is not well liked in Bangkok and Southern Thailand. People from the North are partial to Thaksin because he is from Chiang Mai and has done a lot to develop Chiang Mai. The Former P.M. has a very close relationship to the General Marshal of Thailand, neither of which favors Thaksin.
The tanks, the news, the hype. Schools, banks, and the stock market were closed for one day. The tanks were mostly just a sign of the Marshal flexing power. Nobody wants violence or riots. The past has shown violent demonstrations with a few deaths, but I do not see anything like that this time. It’s not like the demonstrations in Minnesota when the University wins a hockey game, ha-ha.
Chances are, Thaksin will get the “boot” and we will have an election in
November. Thank God for the peace we have here."
Thanks Jeff for that information - I know it will bring peace to many peoples hearts about the situation!
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Public Announcement - Thailand Coup
On September 19 a military group calling itself the Council for Democratic Reform Under the Constitutional Monarchy (CDRM) seized control of the Thai government and declared martial law. The CDRM banned any political gathering of more than five persons. The CDRM also banned the hoarding of goods or the increasing of the
price of goods of any kind. The CDRM announced it will appoint a civilian government within two weeks as the first step to returning the country to democratic government.
The military deployed troops around key government facilities and other strategic locations, but there is little visible military presence elsewhere. There have been no indications or reports of any violence at this time.
Road traffic throughout the country continues to flow normally, although at reduced volumes. Public transportation is in service and all airports and most border crossings appear to be operating as normal. There have been reports of difficulty crossing the border with Burma at Mae Sot and Ranong.
For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings, and Public Announcements can be found. Up to date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States and Canada.
We will keep you posted of any updates!
price of goods of any kind. The CDRM announced it will appoint a civilian government within two weeks as the first step to returning the country to democratic government.
The military deployed troops around key government facilities and other strategic locations, but there is little visible military presence elsewhere. There have been no indications or reports of any violence at this time.
Road traffic throughout the country continues to flow normally, although at reduced volumes. Public transportation is in service and all airports and most border crossings appear to be operating as normal. There have been reports of difficulty crossing the border with Burma at Mae Sot and Ranong.
For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings, and Public Announcements can be found. Up to date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States and Canada.
We will keep you posted of any updates!
Monday, September 25, 2006
Team Possible is Changing
The Scott Family announces the future coming of the Newest Member of Team Possible. Yes, you heard right - The Scott Family is going to have a Baby! We are all very excited and look forward to it's arrival around April 2.
Mommy is doing well, but struggling with "Morning" - Or should I say All Day "sickness". Tuesday was her first Doctor appointment - and was blessed to hear the heartbeat for the first time!
Team Possible's plans for Thailand haven't changed any. Our prayer is to be in Thailand by the first of the year so that we can have the baby in Thailand. Otherwise we won't be able to go to Thailand until AFTER the baby is born (around May or June). It is VERY important that we get there well before then. So will you join us in this prayer!
We will keep you informed of any Baby updates!
Blessings,
The Scott Family
Mommy is doing well, but struggling with "Morning" - Or should I say All Day "sickness". Tuesday was her first Doctor appointment - and was blessed to hear the heartbeat for the first time!
Team Possible's plans for Thailand haven't changed any. Our prayer is to be in Thailand by the first of the year so that we can have the baby in Thailand. Otherwise we won't be able to go to Thailand until AFTER the baby is born (around May or June). It is VERY important that we get there well before then. So will you join us in this prayer!
We will keep you informed of any Baby updates!
Blessings,
The Scott Family
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