tallfarang

So have any of you on this board thought about what you would do if a civil war were to start ?

Do you believe you would be safe ?

Might pay to think about it.

After five years i left this fallen country already two weeks ago.

Heard you the first time. Bbye

Just got home, maybe this has been answered, apologies if it has. Bars are closed tomorrow night, does that mean elections are going ahead or they haven't made a decision and they are closed in case they still go through?

I have heard about Suthep's statements regarding seizing the US Embassy. But today's protest group only claimed to be going to protest not seize. Am I wrong? Not to mention that so far I haven't heard any confirmation that anyone showed up anyway.

This was supposed to go down between 1 and 4. Anyone in the area who can pass on info as to whether there is anyone protesting outside the embassy now?

Are there still large numbers of protesters near Democracy Monument?

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Just got back from Lumpini. Not much of an opposition to amnesty bill if crowd size is any indicator. Definitely less than 2000 people there.

Any violence yet?

Doubt there will be any violence. Was there about an hour ago. Dancing, being entertained. My guess is it will end peacefully at midnight like they claim.

Downloaded the pic onto my computer in case the facebook account gets blocked anyone interested in this pic pm me

Dude, back that up!! Email an encrypted copy to yourself and a third party overseas as well as putting it on a flash drive and then placing the flash drive in a condemn and swallowing it. I am not sure what else to say but stay safe man -- we are all rooting for you!!

Downloaded the pic onto my computer in case the facebook account gets blocked anyone interested in this pic pm me

Dude, back that up!! Email an encrypted copy to yourself and a third party overseas as well as putting it on a flash drive and then placing the flash drive in a condemn and swallowing it. I am not sure what else to say but stay safe man -- we are all rooting for you!!

I believe!

Either z12 is not too bright or he is laughing uncontollably at the irony of you telling him to look up sarcasm

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z12, do yourself a favor, go get a dictionary and look up the word "sarcasm".

I have seen several posts indicating that Soi 4 was the target. I haven't seen any posts stating why they thought Soi 4 was the target. There are 36 pages so if it is stated I apologize for asking, but what proof is there that Soi 4 was the target?

The sports corner on sukhumvit Soi 20 usually will play the games live, and definitely will replay later in the day.

www.thesportscorner.com

There is a phone number on the site.

You will have a hard time finding coke or Pepsi products, especially if you are looking for sugar free varieties.

I live near big c on Soi 26 and Rama 4. Fireworks have been going off sporadically in the last half hour. Is this a flood warning?

I am on Thong Lor and I just heard fireworks too. Only two small bangs.

I have since found out that the firewords are for a Divali celebration. Apologies if I spelled that incorrectly.

Thanks for the responses. Im still dry so I am going to assume it s nothing to worry about.

I asked this question on the where is it flooding forum but never received a reply. I live near Big c at sukhumvit Soi 26 and Rama 4. Fireworks have been going off every 15 minutes or so. Is this a warning? Anyone know?

I live near big c on Soi 26 and Rama 4. Fireworks have been going off sporadically in the last half hour. Is this a flood warning?

It's great the airport won't flood, but will I be able to get there tomorrow at 5am. Would appreciate any info about the roads. I'm coming from phrom pong area.

Is there a thread where Bangkokians can tell us about areas actually underwater. Many reports about communities underwater but then other reports contradicting it. Has Bangkok avoided a bullet or are we still at risk?

I use this app for my motorcycle and its pretty good. The only negative is that it doesn't distinguish the different traffic laws between a car, and motorcycle so the directions might get you a ticket from the BIB.

In 5 years, 10 years or 50 years it would seem destined that Bangkok will once more become a city of klongs; perhaps a true Venice of the East. Long tail boats instead of buses and moorings at what are now the second floor windows of offices and condos.

There will have to be a lot of long term planning and heavy investment to avoid the scenario. Reforestation to alleviate flooding, higher dykes to prevent sea incursion all take a lot of long term effort and finance.

The flooding can be delayed but if sea levels and flood levels rise then eventually the capital will have to be abandoned.

Bangkok is not alone with this possible future problem; many of the worlds major cities are built on low lying land at tidal river mouths where nautical trade built up. London, New Orleans, Bangkok, different parts of the world but potentially same long term problem.

Perhaps the smart money should head for the hills now.

Very true, and yet they keep building condos and houses like there is no tomorrow ....

I think you mean they keep building condos and houses like there IS a tomorrow.. :-))

How is this story not on the Nation website?