The RED SHIRT Crisis in Bangkok!

[pacman]

Assuming the Reds held the balance of power, would a weak coalition allow Thaksin to return? Is this his path to redemption or would he still be arrested on sight?

If he isn't pulling the strings of the Red's campaign, any suggestions who is?

Why wouldn't the guys behind the Reds arrange for the shooting of a few of their guys in order to foment sympathy for the Reds?

That's exactly what the Muslims did in Sarejevo when they needed to win UN support. It's an old tactic but it's a good tactic.

[rxpharm]

Snick is right about the mystery "men in black".

Here is a photo that Manarak posted. It seems to be a still video capture of one of rogue General Khattiya's "ronin warriors".



That is no regular automatic rifle he's carrying.

[guydesavoy]

It does seem that there is little will on any side to pursue further violence/military intervention. There appears to be a lot happenening behind the scenes to move towards some kind of political settlement.

Of course, who knows how long that would hold...

[rxpharm]

Wikipedia is your friend. It's an AK-47 non-standard to Thai military who use the American M-16.



For more scary information about what this rifle can do: Wikipedia comparison of M16 vs AK47

[costassg]

(rxpharm @ Apr. 13 2010,03:32) ]

That is no regular automatic rifle he's carrying.

rusian AK47 Kalasnikov

[Snick]

Thats not a sniper rifle.
Could not have been an AK47, or the Thai Army's M-16

From what I am reading the 8 were killed by shots from an elevated position, many with head shots, one shot per target, also the firing appears to have been rapid (i.e. not a single shot rifle).
That requires a lot of training, not regular Thai army kind of stuff.
I have my suspicions about who could be behind it, but nothing I want to say in a public forum.




http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sniper_rifle

[reflections]

I dont want to sound insensitive to the Thai Government dilemma but should I cancel my trip or still go april 20--22??

[Naang Faa]

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass....
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
x

Disclaimer: If by any chance you get a rubber bullet in the nads,i'm sorry
but it is a nice quote ..

[pacman]

I have been in LOS during previous coups & found that what was happening on the ground didn't effect my holiday at all.

Everyone still went about their business, shops, bars, restaurants opened, life went on.

However, before you leave on April 20th, check the Travel Warnings on the US Government website.

Plus continue to keep an eye on developments & don't decide until the day before departure.

Personally I would go, but what happens in the days leading up to the 20th are critical.

If nothing escalates, go, but if 1000's of Red Shirts turn up in Bangkok looking for trouble, then no one will blame you for cancelling.

I know some are saying this is worse than before but I would be interested in hearing from those in Pattaya as to what the mood is like.

We only see the worst excesses on TV, it would be too boring to report that life in Pattaya was still the same. As I suspect it is.

[reflections]

thanks Pacman as long as NaNa is open and Somboon seafood for lunch at RK Plaza I am happy
thinking of going to Cebu but never been and I like the golf better in Patts and BKK
now for the important question: where is the Geuss bar?

[pacman]

The Geuss Bar? No idea. Is it a new ladyboy bar like the Guess Bar?        

Don't forget there are about 5 Somboon restaurants, the best chain of seafood restaurants it has ever been my pleasure to eat at anywhere.

I hope they open one in Pattaya, then my life would be complete.

Pad Pak Poo... it tastes far better than it sounds...        

[Tomcat]

http://siamreport.blogspot.com/2010/...ssination.html

Dont watch this while eating your breakfast.

Pattaya was quiet of Friday Paccers anyway

[deepthroat]

(reflections @ Apr. 13 2010,20:46) thanks Pacman as long as NaNa is open and Somboon seafood for lunch at RK Plaza I am happy
thinking of going to Cebu but never been and I like the golf better in Patts and BKK
now for the important question: where is the Geuss bar?

That's that new LB bar opened by Dr. Seuss

[guydesavoy]

(Naang Faa @ Apr. 13 2010,20:09)   Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass....
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
                                                                  x

Very songkran

[whore]

rusian AK47 Kalasnikov

Its actually a chinese made type 56-2 with a folded stock.