Originally Posted by Rampo
I hate to be the bearer of more bad Thailand news (I'm still going in May!), but the American Embassy in Bangkok has warned visitors to avoid being near the anti-Thaksin rally in Sanam Luang this Saturday, Feb. 4. PM Thaksin is not noted for his patience with dissent, and the embassy and others apparently believe that there is a real potential for violence, especially if pro-Thaksin gangs also show up.
Thanks for the warning but I don't think anyone visiting Thailand is interested in a Taksin (anything) rally. Avoiding Sanam Luang during any kind of protest is a good idea. At least they can demonstrate and protest unlike most countries in Asia.
Maybe the US Government should put out a permanent warning for anti Bush rallies in Washington D.C. and tell the world to stay away. How about police brutality warnings for L.A. the list goes on and on.
Again thanks for the heads up for Sanam Luang this weekend. We will be at the Flower Festival in Chiang Mai no worries.
Randy and Ning