DBWI: Thaksin Dead

CNN just announced that the G-IV carrying ex Thai PM Thaksin Shiwanatra has crashed in the Straits of Malacca with no survivors. Initial reports say positive lightning. His supporters have already taken to the streets of Bangkok. Rumour has it that if the demonstrations get violent, they'll impose martial law. Also the king's health is going downhill.
 
Update: martial law has been declared. The army has fired into a crowd of red shirts, killing 230 and injuring 400. ASEAN is holding an emergency session as we speak.

1500 local: military rumoured to mount a coup soon.
1530: UN condemns goings on in Thailand, also the Commonwealth and ROK chimes in.
 
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