clipped from: news.bbc.co.uk   
'Coup' sparks Thailand emergency
A%20tank%20on%20the%20streets%20of%20Bangkok%20amid%20reports%20of%20a%20coup
Tanks took up positions outside Government House
Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has declared a state of emergency in Bangkok amid reports of a coup attempt.

Soldiers have entered Government House and tanks have moved into position around the building.

Mr Thaksin, who is at the UN in New York, said he had removed the chief of the army.
National television announced that forces had taken control of Bangkok "to maintain law and order", and that they were declaring loyalty to the king.