Thais told not to worry if they see tanks in Bangkok

BANGKOK – Thai authorities has told the public not to worry if they see tanks rolling into Bangkok later in the week.[pro_ad_display_adzone id=”10″]
Army officials told reporters on Monday that the army was merely moving equipment into the capital for its children’s day exhibition.[pro_ad_display_adzone id=”10″]
Tanks, armoured personnel carriers and helicopters from various military bases would be transported into Bangkok for the Saturday event.[pro_ad_display_adzone id=”10″]
Army officials told newsmen that this was not a signal of another coup but an annual event organised by the military.[pro_ad_display_adzone id=”8″]
The military took power in a bloodless coup in May, placing tanks and armoured vehicles at key intersections throughout the city to maintain order. (dpa/NAN)