Thai Army: Tanks Are For Children’s Day, Not Coup

(6 January) The Royal Thai Army has instructed the public not to panic if they happen to see tanks rolling in Bangkok this Friday.

The army is due to move tanks, armoured vehicles, and other heavy equipment on 9 January, said Deputy Spokeswoman of the Royal Thai Army, Maj. Sirichan Ngathong. The weaponry will be exhibited to the public on the occasion of Children’s Day, which falls on 11 January this year, she said.

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