What Next???

While the High Schoolers here are cheering for school-closure for tomorrow and Friday, many foreigners here are saying enough is enough. But, Thai's and foreigners alike, are all wondering... what next?

Don't worry about us though. We're in safe hands! We'll try to post periodic updates.

Bangkok- Asia's 2nd largest mall, burned to the ground

From May '10

Protests have now spread to Chiang Mai, the city where we reside.

Riot Police posted in front of the governor's house, which was later lit on fire.


Here a foreigner has had enough


Fighting with sticks and stones... and slingshots


Lovely day in front of Chiang Mai International School


The army out for a nice afternoon stroll



All TVs Switched On Govt Programmes
Published: 19/05/2010 at 07:38 PM

All state-run radio and television networks were instructed to cease their regular programming and switch to special programme arranged by the Centre for the Resolution of Emergency Situation on Wednesday evening.

The move was part of effort by the government to try to bring the ongoing political crisis under control, government spokesman Panithan Wattanayakorn said.

Although some key leaders of the red-shirt protesters surrendered to police in the afternoon, other die-heart protesters refused to budge and went on a rampage by torching about 20 buildings in downtown Bangkok and vandalising other public properties.

Speakers who appeared on the special television programmes this evening called for restoration of national unity so that the country could move forward after a day of violence and destruction.

If you'd like to read minute by minute events, check out our newssources:
http://www.bangkokpost.com

Or translated minute by minute updates here in Chiang Mai.