seonai

Lung, if you speak Thai check out ASTV - address in the first post in this thread. There are quite a few adverts but there is good discussion about the current situation. There is usually live coverage from Sanam Luang right through until the marches after midnight. Even if you don't speak Thai you will get the point.

Thanks Greg.d - I also agree with you. I don't do boundaries where countries are concerned, creatures of the same planet we are indeed.

Are you guys watching ASTV? It's so cool, lots of good debates.

Seonai

Yes Francois but many of us feel passionately about this country and I feel that as long term residents we do have the right to discuss politics.

Seonai

sorry to sound ignorant but I have never heard of ASTV. Is it a channel on tv and online? I live in the south, do you think I can get it here - asuming it's not blocked?

My 2 cents to Ha Ha ..... Get a grip !!!!!!

You're right on one score, if he goes down he'll fight to the last. Smart b####### he knows how to play the people. But Suchinda wasn't the 'scared' type was he????

12:17 am: ASTV reports that the march will take about half an hour to reach the Democracy Monument.

12:21 am: The head of the march reaches the Democracy Monument.

12:25 am: The PAD set up mobile amplifier system at the Democracy Monument. An announcer says the rally will continue at the monument throughout the night and will not return to Sanam Luang for the night.

The announcer tells demonstrators who arrive at the monument to sit down in good order.

Demonstrators who are still marching wave flags.

12:32 am: Sondhi who walks among the demonstrators reach the monument.

12:35 am: Channel 9 announces urgent breaking news that the demonstrators reach Democracy Monument.

12:38 am: ASTV reports that the rear part of the parade is still at Sanam Luang.

Organisers of the rally distribute a candle to each demonstrator.

12:42 am: The demonstrators shout "Thaksin get out" in rhythm nearly all the time.

take a look at -

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/02/28...es_20001703.php

The march begins at midnight.

[Click here to read the report of the rally on the second day]

12:06 am: Channel 9 reports the march.

The march continues peacefully. The march is led by a vehicle on which announcer Suwit Watnoo is. The Dharma Army forms the second line of the march. Protesters make the third line after the Dharma Army.

I don't believe Mr T is fearless and what about 1992?

sorry for spelling your name wrong

why are the mods not grabbing this together as one topic? And why am I being blocked from starting a new topic on News Clippings?

why Britmaeric

The march begins at midnight.

[Click here to read the report of the rally on the second day]

12:06 am: Channel 9 reports the march.

The march continues peacefully. The march is led by a vehicle on which announcer Suwit Watnoo is. The Dharma Army forms the second line of the march. Protesters make the third line after the Dharma Army.

Penzman check this one

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/02/27...es_20001652.php

11:37 pm: Sondhi goes up on the stage. Sondhi says the PAD has set the ending day for Thaksin.

Sondhis announces the people will move to Democracy Monument. People cheer.

Sondhi asks the people to promise not to damage any government property, including the Government Lottery Office.

He says the demonstrators will move to the monument to announce that the people will give Thaksin five days to resign.

Sondhi says ASTV will not be broadcast live to provinces on March 5 because he wants all provincial people to descend on Bangkok to oust Thaksin.

"March 5 will be the day to check bill against Thaksin," Sondhi says. People cheer.

People applaud to promise to march peacefully to Democracy Monument. The demonstrators give another big applause to promise they will come to rally on March 5 to oust Thaksin.

"Don't miss a chance to be part of the history to rebuild the country which has been damaged by Thaksin," Sondhi says.

11:51 pm: Suwit, an announcer, tells the crowds about details how the march will be organised.

11:52 pm: The people start to make formation for the march.

11:54 pm: The PAD makes a statement on stage while the demonstrators are making formation for the march.

The announcer says the PAD cannot allow Thaksin to go making damages to the country so it sets a deadline for Thaksin to leave office.

[Read the report on the third day of the raly, click here]

Haven't had time to read all on this thread as it looks like personal opinions as opposed to factual ones. But just have to say I entirely agree with ThaiPauly - one of the smarter bears on TV.

Guys spend more time checking updates http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/02/27...es_20001652.php

Indeed the best updates

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/02/27...es_20001652.php

Brilliant reporting Bulmercke thanks

Sorry

Hi Bulmercke,

Are you going to keep giving us updates? Hope so, thanks.

Thanks Lopburi3, I am looking for a solution myself. So now will try out some of those.

Cheers, Seonai

It is her, for real, she came to visit me recently !!!!!

Go to www.buddhapadipa.org

It is a great temple and once you get to know people you will really enjoy. Back in 1992 I lived in Chiswick and I got so into the temple that I moved to Wimbledon!

The Abbot is Ajahn Amarathera and he's wonderful. My teacher is Venerable Phra Khru Lom - a fantastic teacher. Phra Sutat speaks great English - he used to be my student !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Another quick note, Phra Maha Laow (Pannasiri) left the Wimbledon temple to start a place in Birmigham ages ago. It used to mainly cater to low caste Indians who wanted to change their staus/faith. Not sure what he's doing now. Do any of you know where Phra Peter is?

Kerryk,

Hi it also depends very much on where you are. BKK Thais are much more liberal of course. Myself and some other posters here live in mainly Muslim areas - please advise loose clothing that covers the WHOLE body and not see through. Head, hands, and feet ok. On the beach it is acceptable in quiet areas to wear a swimsuit. It is highly offensive when farangs flaunt themselves here and the locals give no respect. At night it is easier as you are in a restaurant or bar so a sleeveless top is okay as is a decent lengthed skirt etc

Hi Lopburi, don't want to scare you but I did a search on Romilar and this was the kind of thing that came up:

"If you get nothing else out of this FAQ, let it be this: Remember that DXM is a powerful psychedelic which can be used safely, but must be used with care and respect for your own body and mind. DXM is not a safe drug, and it has not been well studied at recreational levels; whenever you use it you are taking a risk, possibly a big one. Please read and follow these basic guidelines..."

Seems that it can effect the brain !!!

Bambina is a very beautiful woman (now)

Also an incredibly intelligent woman and has a heart of gold.

Seonai

Sam-H, Hi. I live near Krabi on a small island. Check out www.koyao.com and www.baypavilions.com

Or send me a private message and I will explain more. This place is perfect and the Thai guests love the natural setting.

Seonai

Thanks SBK. I don't know about you but I follow the news daily and enjoy a banter about it now and then. Looks like this'll be a short post !!!!!

Seonai