This from Brian Lucas in Thailand:

"There's been an overthrow of the government here--things not looking good at all. We're ok and not too close to the action. Tanks are in the streets, no TV or radio. No one's sure what's going on--either the troops are pro-Prime Minster or not. It's not looking good if the military takes over here. No one knows what's going on.

Stay tuned to the BBC who has been having live coverage.

11 pm now."

I hope that Brian and his family (well, and everybody else's family are safe.