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We’ve seen it brewing for the last six months or so in the form of massive protests, but CNN is now reporting rumors suggesting a coup to overthrow Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is about to take place. PM Shinawatra is currently out of the country to address the UN General Assembly in New York.

Update: A blogger from The Stalwart is tracking the situation, and has suggested Dr. Sumeth Tantivechakul will soon assume power.

Update: Also blogging: 2Bangkok, Bangkok Pundit.

Update: For those in Thailand looking for online news feeds, you can access some by downloading TVUPlayer.

Update: 2Bankok reporting on rumors that Akrathorn Jurarat has been named Prime Minister. Marshal Law also declared.

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