2010 Thai Political Demonstration & Discussion Thread [Re:Embassy Warnings]
Jul 28, 2010, 7:58 am
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While I haven't ventured into Central World itself, I see from the BTS that people are going into the centre so not sure what is open (you can see Starbucks open).
Zen has been all covered up with cloth and scaffolding in the last week so I guess rebuilding is at least starting. I check again on the weekend and see what is open in Central World.
Zen has been all covered up with cloth and scaffolding in the last week so I guess rebuilding is at least starting. I check again on the weekend and see what is open in Central World.
Jul 28, 2010, 8:38 am
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As a general rule, photography is not permitted in Thai shopping malls. Haven't a clue as to why. Hell, I think they have "no photography" glyphs at 7-Elevens and Family Marts.
Jul 28, 2010, 7:22 pm
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I was in Bangkok 3 weeks ago...out of curiosity, we followed the (?office) crowd into Central World....I think it is mainly offices that are opened, and a few temporary stalls eg McDonalds presumably to cater to the office workers. I gather Isetan is open but didn't venture there. I took a few pictures of the fire damage (mostly covered up by sheets and scaffolding) but as I could sense a lot of disapproving eyes, I quickly put my camera away.
Jul 29, 2010, 2:12 am
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Aug 17, 2010, 1:42 pm
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For those who may be interested, there are a few things bubbling in the Thai news lately. First is the Supreme Court denying Taksin's appeal to release the money confiscated from him. The second is the border dispute at Preah Vihear temple between Cambodia & Thailand.
I have noticed that in the last week, Thais have been discussing their concern for the stability of order in Bangkok. I don't know the root of their concern. The Thai people are not talking to me about it, I just hear them talking about it themselves. The chatter usually starts with the terrible economy, and then that they hope no more bombs go off. Have other posters noticed anything similar?
I have noticed that in the last week, Thais have been discussing their concern for the stability of order in Bangkok. I don't know the root of their concern. The Thai people are not talking to me about it, I just hear them talking about it themselves. The chatter usually starts with the terrible economy, and then that they hope no more bombs go off. Have other posters noticed anything similar?
Aug 17, 2010, 2:16 pm
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Even though the economy is breaking new records (mainly due to exports) the Thai society is still divided as Abhisit's government shows little inclination to tackle the problems that led to violence http://www.asiasentinel.com/index.ph...643&Itemid=185
Aug 17, 2010, 2:42 pm
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Even though the economy is breaking new records (mainly due to exports) the Thai society is still divided as Abhisit's government shows little inclination to tackle the problems that led to violence http://www.asiasentinel.com/index.ph...643&Itemid=185
Sep 9, 2010, 5:34 am
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This was posted in the Intercontinental Bangkok thread:
A word of advice to anyone planning a trip to Bangkok: According to the Wall Street Journal, the red shirts have announced they will be starting a new round of protests in the city on the last week of September.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inter...merged-13.html
A word of advice to anyone planning a trip to Bangkok: According to the Wall Street Journal, the red shirts have announced they will be starting a new round of protests in the city on the last week of September.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inter...merged-13.html
Sep 9, 2010, 6:32 am
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This was posted in the Intercontinental Bangkok thread:
A word of advice to anyone planning a trip to Bangkok: According to the Wall Street Journal, the red shirts have announced they will be starting a new round of protests in the city on the last week of September.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inter...merged-13.html
A word of advice to anyone planning a trip to Bangkok: According to the Wall Street Journal, the red shirts have announced they will be starting a new round of protests in the city on the last week of September.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inter...merged-13.html
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Sep 9, 2010, 7:00 am
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