I have a couple confessions to post soon, but today I just wanted to comment on the recent developments in downtown Bangkok. Yesterday, I was riding a favorite bus from downtown, when the bus attendant told everyone to exit due to some 'red shirt nonsense.' Previously, I thought they were in the old part of the city, but it looks like they've migrated.
Maybe the leadership woke up. Maybe Thaksin finally realized how to hit the government and the other deep-pocket hi-so Thais. Maybe they realized that the area where they were, just didn't have the same kind of amenities. Regardless, they've taken over Siam Paragon, the high class shopping center of Bangkok.
Interesting idea. I wonder what's going to happen now that the government has issued a serious sounding order to disperse.
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after bait and switch....to... i have confessions....i think you were starved for some adventure....i will look for your next post....glad you are fine
ReplyDeleteis the situation a little better? good time to visit bangkok now?
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ReplyDeleteMissed you too lance, you are such a kind person :). Thanks for your comments :). Leon, I wouldn't say the situation is better, just a little more calm now after the weekend violence. There's still a deep conflict in Thai society that is currently animated by the protests. I have no idea where things could end, but do know that you should stay away from any go go bars. They're always dangerous places to hang out :-).
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