The Thai army on Wednesday dismissed rumors of a coup attempt as some infantry carrier vehicles were spotted on the eastern outskirts of the capital Bangkok.
Deputy army spokeswoman Col. Sirichan Ngathong categorically denied that a batch of 14 Stryker infantry carrier vehicles, which were seen transported on a motorway from the Laem Chabang port in the Chonburi province, was part of a coup attempt as rumored on social media.
Her remarks came against the backdrop that massive protests were staged on Bangkok's streets.
Sirichan said the U.S.-made infantry carrier vehicles were merely destined for an ordnance battalion in the Saraburi province, passing the eastern outskirts of the Thai capital. Enditem
