Advise for short duration travellers?
Please advise the general riot situation or observances in Bangkok. Is lower Sukhumvit safe? I will appreciate guidance from members.
Red Shirt Demonstrations in Bangkok
Last night there was an RPG attack in Dusit hotel. The 17th floor is said to be on fire.
It's relatively quite right now, though helicopter are in the air.
Remember: [b]The Governments ultimatum to the red shirts to leave Rajprasong is set to 3 pm today![/b]
Giotto
PS (12:45):
German:
UPDATE DER DEUTSCHEN BOTSCHAFT BANGKOK Nach letzten Informationen ist das Ultimatum für heute 15.00 Uhr sehr ernst zu nehmen. Falls Sie sich derzeit in Bangkok aufhalten bleiben Sie bitte zu Hause oder im Hotel.
English:
Update from German Embassy Bangkok: The set ultimatum 3 pm should be taken seriously. If you are in Bangkok please stay at home or in the hotel.
Red Shirt Demonstrations in Bangkok
Latest Google Map of problem areas:
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Red Shirt Demonstrations in Bangkok
Looks as if it will stay quiet tonight.
There are intensive negotiations ongoing in the background. The Government will most likely NOT crackdown on the demonstration tonight.
Giotto