NEW YORK, September 19 (RIA Novosti) - Russian diplomats are following the developments in Thailand and making every effort to ensure the safety of Russian tourists in the country, the Foreign Ministry's official spokesman said Tuesday.
Soldiers have entered Government House in Bangkok, and tanks have surrounded the building. Thailand's prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, has declared a state of emergency in the capital.
The southeast Asian country's premier, currently attending a session of the UN General Assembly, is expected to address the assembly on the issue in the next few hours.
Thailand's TV and radio channels are reporting a successful military coup in the country, saying that forces are declaring loyalty to King Bhumibol.
