Thai Coup

Military Men Loyal To Coup Leader, Army General Sondhi Boonyaratkalin




This week while Thai Prime Minister Shinawatra was in Washington for a U.N. conference, his seat was overran by Army General Boonyaratkalin in a bloodless coup. The ceremonial king of Thailand stands behind the new government, and General Boonyaratkalin has promised to step down within a year for a proper election. Public discontent over ousted Prime Minister Shinawatra's inability to stem violence from Muslim separatists, and charges of widespread corruption triggered the takeover.
What does a military coup in Thailand have to do with you? Most of the bike products we consume get their raw materials there. Rubber is one of the key exports, and we can't really enjoy our favorite passtime without it! I will keep you posted as Reuters reports on it...

Cap'n Chris