Trouble Abroad

One of the things that being fortunate enough to travel has done for me is open up my eyes to what goes on in other nations. Hence, I was concerned, although not entirely shocked at what I read today. I'm mostly struck by the otherworldliness of modern military against the architectural relics of the ancient city.

Thailand's military ousts prime minister

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand's army commander ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in a military coup Tuesday night while he was in New York, circling his offices with tanks, declaring martial law and revoking the constitution. A military spokesman said army Commander-in-Chief Gen. Sondhi Boonyaratkalin would be acting prime minister.