Travellers warned as fear of violence grows in Bangkok

[Expat46]

The red shirts have give the PM 24 hours to step down.

Might be a very interesting week ahead. Avoid Bkk if possible.

[kuffki]

They have also surrounded the compound where PM is which also happens to be army barracks, more troops have been sent to protect him and the barracks

 

Quote from the paper

"Reinforcements of troops have been called from the Second and Third Army Regions to the 11th Infantry Regiment in Bangkok after the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship announced red-shirt protesters would go there on Monday if the government did not respond to its call for House dissolution, said the website of the peace-keeping operation centre."

 

In my opinion violence is inevitable.

I do not believe red shirts will target foreigners, however Bangkok is a ghost town, in the sense that hardly any "normal" people are out, traffic and road blocks.

 

Saying the above give the mob enough of unlimited alcohol and everything is possible.

We are not talking about scientists conference, we are talking about thousands of farmers and unemployed under the same umbrella and lots of alcohol.

 

Just to the maths and use common sense, unless going to BKK is essential-i would keep as far away as possible

[praf974]

LOL

In that case refer to my guide earlier

1. Always make sure to have 1 red piece of clothing. Should you run into "red" trouble

2. Always have 1 yellow piece of clothing. Should you run into "yellows"

3. Always have 1 green piece of clothing, should you run into cops or army, this way you can claim you just in fashion!

4. Do not go out topless, as you could be raped by the ladyboys

 

all you need is a cameroon football shirt (red / yellow / green) lol ..

[Alex the Hedonist]

 

Basically at all times, wear red shirt,yellow shorts and green shoes.

 

Dude, that is funny as fuck...why not just get an Italian flag t-shirt, good to go! Everyone knows the Italians are lovers, not fighters! And, the colors work perfectly!

 

Cheers, Alex

Edited March 14, 2010 by Alex the Hedonist

[kuffki]

Dude, that is funny as fuck...why not just get an Italian flag t-shirt, good to go! Everyone knows the Italians are lovers, not fighters! And, the colors work perfectly!

 

Cheers, Alex

 

That could be confusing to some

[stevxpl]

I hope they burn the place down to be honest; nothing is going to get sorted out here until something very drastic happens. As it is the political impasse in Thailand will continue on with each side crying foul.

[mrgolf]

Bad news for tourism in Thailand...

Again

[griz30]

I really think the airport will be ok this time..I think the Gov't has planned for it this time...not to mention they can always use the Old airport

[LargeBaron]

Damn, I hope this blows away until I am in bangkok, this really sux balls!

[cheang]

sounds like time to grab a LT and hang out by the pool at the hotel, eat room service and shag all weekend!

[louie]

Brilliant timing Ive waited 4 months to get back for a month arriving on 5th April and now this bullshit I will be sitting in the departure lounge in the UK for a month with a hard on knowing my luck

[kuffki]

Brilliant timing Ive waited 4 months to get back for a month arriving on 5th April and now this bullshit I will be sitting in the departure lounge in the UK for a month with a hard on knowing my luck

 

Do not worry it will be finished by then.

But worse comes to worse, just bring some lube with you to the airport so you can relieve yourself while waiting

[Vanilla Thunder]

i am flying down on Monday they better fix it

[Expat46]

Think you can relax louie. Didn't last very long last year.

Todays newspaper report they already start to run out of steam. Watching Thai TV all day, only traffic jams and pouring blood outside PM's home, demonstration outside the US embassy. Don't look to heated on telly.

Tourist Authorities today guaranteed foreigners safety in the media.

Stay updated here:

http://www.bangkokpost.com/

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/home/

[Expat46]

Very quiet from the red shirt front, today 18 March.

Not much on Thai TV or local newspapers.

[kuffki]

Very quiet from the red shirt front, today 18 March.

Not much on Thai TV or local newspapers.

 

After having to give up that much blood they all tired-LOL

[danh]

Past through BKK on Sat 13th coming from Udon Thani to Pattaya, bus took 90mins longer than normal as the reds were protesting along the roads coming past the old airport area (Ransit area?). Got to Mo Chit about 90mins later than I should have but that was the last I saw of any problems. Took the BTS to Ekkamai just incase there were traffic jams in town (was about 7:30PM so protests or not I would have used the BTS) and headed to Pattaya. 3AM on the 16th went from Patts to the airport ... no problems at all (but it was 3am, the roads were deserted).

[Expat46]

Blasts in city, ISA likely to stay

Published: 21/03/2010 at 12:00 AM

 

The government is likely to extend the Internal Security Act (ISA) in Bangkok after two grenades exploded on Saturday night near state agencies.

 

http://www.bangkokpo...-likely-to-stay

 

 

[therealnapster]

I think there is less chance being hurt by the "reds" then being robbed by the ladyboy or die of viagra overdose as long as you do not go into the heart of protests.

But if you want to be safe, here is some guide

1. Always make sure to have 1 red piece of clothing. Should you run into "red" trouble

2. Always have 1 yellow piece of clothing. Should you run into "yellows"

3. Always have 1 green piece of clothing, should you run into cops or army, this way you can claim you just in fashion!

4. Do not go out topless, as you could be raped by the ladyboys

 

Basically at all times, wear red shirt,yellow shorts and green shoes.

 

In short... if you are jamaican, you got nothing to worry about

[culvers]

looks like ill be going topless then

 

To be fair, technically you have been raped by a ladyboy. In stringfellows that time, that butch ladyboy forced you to touch his cock. At the very least that counts as a serious sexual assault. If a bloke in the local boozer in glasgow did that, you would chin him wouldn't you?

[Expat46]

More red shirts on Saturday 27 march

 

Red Shirts to March on Bkk Streets Again Next Saturday

UPDATE : 22 March 2010

DAAD Leader Jatuporn Prompan announced on the red shirt rally stage last night that the protesters will take to the streets of Bangkok once again on Saturday, March 27. Jatuporn reasoned that, because the red shirts received such as warm welcome from city residents, they will make another visit across the

capital again this Saturday.

 

http://www.thailando...?DataID=1026569

 

 

[losworld]

glad to hear this was much more peaceful than anticipated

[jocky king]

I have a gut feeling if the protest doesn,t work, they will focus on Airport sit in like last time with the yellow shirts and they did a successful job to oust the governments.

[Expat46]

glad to hear this was much more peaceful than anticipated

That was until today:

 

Blasts at cabinet meeting venue

• Published: 23/03/2010 at 04:13 PM

http://www.bangkokpo...t-meeting-venue

 

 

[Waylander]

Army had set up at the airport this morning ( Tuesday ) when I arrived to fly out. Saw no sign of them when i arrived on the 5th March. So looks like its not over yet.