Red shirts don't give up
Source: Volkskrant - by Cor Speksnijder AMSTERDAM - Now that peace has returned to the battered streets of Bangkok, Thailand is realizing that the political violence of the past two months has not solved anything and has only increased the divisions among the population. "No one knows how long it will take for the deep chasm in society to close," wrote the Bangkok Post. After the wave of protests, which has claimed more than eighty lives…
From the front line of the Bangkok crackdown
Violent images of the actions of the Thai army last Wednesday. Dawn-to-dusk footage from the Bangkok crackdown from reporterinexile.com on Vimeo. I was up late writing, editing and waiting for an NPR interview early Wednesday morning when UDDThailand tweeted about the impending operation. Given UDD's shrill tone and frequent wolf-crying, I didn't take it seriously until a second source, photo_journ, made the same claims about APCs spotted on the highway. By taxi, I arrived at Surawong …
Looking back on a sad day in Bangkok (video)
Al Jazeera Tony Birtley reflects on yesterday, another bloody day in Bangkok. .
Curfew and 13.000 protesters in the province
The Thai government is trying to restore peace in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand. In addition to the emergency ordinance, which applies to 23 provinces, a curfew has also been imposed. North and Northeast restless Reports of unrest are mainly coming from the North and Northeast. After the military intervention in Bangkok, more than 13.000 protesters gathered in various cities. Barricades of burning tires, demolitions and government buildings were set on fire. Redshirts leaders surrender…
'The day after' sadness and horror in Bangkok
Grief and dismay to the Redshirts who mourn the dead. The Thai middle class also bursts into tears at the sight of the destruction of shops and properties. The Thai government has started cleaning up the Redshirt camp, a job that will take at least two days. Yesterday alone, 15 people were killed and nearly 100 injured in central Bangkok. A video report from Fox News.
Thai troops break up the Red protest
An extensive video report from Al Jazeera's Wayne Hay and Justin Okines of today's events in downtown Bangkok. .
Video: Violence in Bangkok
Wednesday, May 19, another violent day in downtown Bangkok. Many dead and wounded in the army's final assault on the Red shirts camp. ,
Bangkok Protests Spread To Thailand's Northeast
As expected, problems are now also emerging in the North and Northeast of Thailand. Riots are reported from Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen and Udon Thani. A video report from Khon Kaen. .
Bangkok on fire
CNN: images of the violence today in Thailand. The man on the stretcher is Michel Maas, NOS correspondent. He was hit in the shoulder by a bullet. Also images of Central World, Thailand's largest shopping mall on fire. .
The Thai government has imposed a curfew in Bangkok, the surrounding areas and the 20 provinces under a state of emergency from 20.00 p.m. tonight until 06.00 a.m. on Thursday morning. That means everyone has to stay indoors. If that is not enough, the curfew will be repeated. The government is doing this to quell the outbreak of violence everywhere in and around the capital. Red shirts set fires in various places. Out of precaution …
Map of the protest area in Bangkok
This map (BBC) provides insight into the protest area. Ratchaprasong intersection and the main red-shirt camp: The protest hub, with a stage area and other facilities. Pathum Wanaram Temple: declared a safe area for women and children within the red zone. Dusit Thani hotel: Guests evacuated on Monday after gunfire and explosions just outside the hotel. Ratchaprarop road: One of the flashpoints around the red zone; declared a “live fire zone” by troops on Saturday. …
Expat in Bangkok – anxious moments
This expat tells in this video report that the bullets flew into his apartment in Bangkok. .
Street War in Bangkok (Day 4)
A summary of the events in Bangkok on Monday, May 17, 2010: Since the outbreak of fighting on May 14, 35 people have been killed and 252 injured (source: Erawan Center). Of the 252 injured, six are foreign nationals from Canada, Poland, Burma, Liberia, Italy and New Zealand. The Thai cabinet wants to negotiate with the Redshirt leaders if they give up on the protests. Korbsak Sabhavasu, secretary of Abhisit, reported this on Monday evening. The deposed…
Street War in Bangkok (Day 3)
A summary of the events in Bangkok on Sunday, May 16, 2010: The curfew in Bangkok has been extended. State of emergency extended to 5 provinces (total 22). May 17 and 18 are mandatory days off for the Thai in Bangkok. The Thai government issues an ultimatum to the Redshirts. Women, elderly and children must have left the camp at the Ratchaprasong intersection before Monday afternoon. Redshirts want mediation from the UN, the Thai government rejects this. …
Don't fight, just talk. With whom?
By Khun Peter Premier Abhisit was evident on Thai TV. The time for talking is over. The Redshirts have to leave the center of Bangkok. Much more blood will be shed I fear. The Redshirts seem unimpressed by the encirclement and bring in piles of tires. The burning tires are supposed to limit the view of Thai snipers who have holed up in apartment buildings. The number of dead and injured is increasing day by day…
BBC Video: 'Live fire zone' set in Bangkok
A video report from the BBC on the latest developments in Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister Abhisit gave a speech to Thai TV this afternoon. .
Just to the Dutch Embassy
by: Pim Hoonhout After so many years in Thailand you are used to not making a script. So many preparations have been made to make everything run smoothly as possible, for the name of a foster child. We already knew that the government agencies were closed on the 13th, so on that day we went to Bangkok with the now infamous kamikaze 15 person VAN. When we arrived at the Victory monument, we already got the feeling of …