Us Embassy Alert Bangkok Demonstrations

[lopburi3]

March 24, 2010

This warden message alerts U.S. citizens traveling to and residing in

Thailand that it is anticipated that the United Front for Democracy

Against Dictatorship (aka UDD or "red-shirts") will embark on motorcycle

road rallys around Bangkok for the next several days. While it is

expected that this procession will be carried out peacefully, the

potential for violence and confrontations with security elements

remains.

In addition, the following roads specifically around Parliament have

been closed off to ensure security for Parliamentary meetings:

- Nakhon Ratchasima Road between First Infantry Division and Suan

Ruenrudi intersections

- Ratchawithee Road between Karn Ruan and Uthai intersections

- Rama V Road between Sukhothai and Wat Benjamabopit intersections

- Sri Ayutthaya Road between First Infantry Division and Saowani

intersections

- Uthong Nai Road from the Royal Plaza to Uthong Nai intersection

- Sawankhalok Road between Saowani and Sawankhalok intersections

- Sukhothai Road from Sawankhalok intersection to Sam Sen boat pier

- Pichai Road between Khattiyani and Uthong Nai intersections

We wish to remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to

be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into

violence. American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of

demonstrations and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any

demonstrations.

U.S. citizens living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the

U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs website

<http://www.travel.state.gov/> where the current Worldwide Caution,

Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information can be

found. The U.S. Embassy also encourages U.S. citizens to review "A

Safe Trip Abroad"

<http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.html> , which

includes valuable security information for those both living and

traveling abroad. In addition to information on the Internet, travelers

may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling

1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada, or outside the

U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

U.S. citizens traveling or residing in Thailand are encouraged to

register <https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs> with the

Department of State or the U.S. Embassy. The American Citizen Services

section of the U.S. Embassy Bangkok <http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/> is

located at 95 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand. The American

Citizen Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy can be reached by calling

66-2-205-4049 and by e-mail at [email protected]. The emergency

after-hours telephone number is 66-2-205-4000.

[gotlost]

[nakachalet]

thx for the post.

pretty soon people in bkk will rise up on their own.... to protect their rights and properties....

[Pib]

pretty soon people in bkk will rise up on their own.... to protect their rights and properties....

Or Not. The Silent Majority likes to stay silent/avoid involvment/let someone else to all the work.

[nakachalet]

pretty soon people in bkk will rise up on their own.... to protect their rights and properties....

Or Not. The Silent Majority likes to stay silent/avoid involvment/let someone else to all the work.

hi pib

do not wish to contradict your statement which generally is quite correct....

but.... as of yesterday, thai news sources stated that there were now over 1,200 individual independent community groups who publicly stated in writing.... that they would take to the street to protect their rights, their customers' rights.... if and when redshirts cause disturbances in and around their businesses or community....

it was sort of a joint UNPRECIDENTED communicate that...

redshirts' previous harrassment of bystanders and others who do not want to support their tuksin cause.... will not be again tolerated around their communities....

and as of friday night.... the redshirt 3 core leaders decided against parading around bkk on saturday as originally planed.... for fear of....

in spite of the fact that redshirted senators were also cursing, proclaiming and touting redshirt followers to stay and continue their equality and democracy fight til the end....

but alas.... their words and efforts were just that.... powerful words that can not fill their followers' hunger.... malicious words that can not enrich most redshirts lives nor futures....

the gathering crowd used to number into 80,000 strong.... can now be counted only in less than 1 thousand standing in front of the podium this friday afternoon....

the redshirts were told, also by doctor weng that.... reinforcement from esaan is coming in ten of thousands.... on saturday.... the reinforcement will supercede and double their previous numbers....

it is now already saturday 2 am.... we'll see again....

if the redshirt core leader, jatupon's and dr weng's latest proclaimed deadline..... and tuksin's past ten-day videolink--imploring upon his faithful redshirt followers to just stay on for another ten days....

then victory will be theirs.... will become a reality this time around... or will it become just another.... dead.... line....

personally, i feel very sad and feel extremely sympathetic toward the majority of the north and northeastern RURAL redshirts and redshirt democracy seekers.... who have been grossly misled by powerful words and pecuniary gains.... to have left their humble home for equality and democracy struggle.... WITHOUT BEING TOLD THE FACT AND WITHOUT KNOWING THAT

they have been used as sacrificial pawns.... by different parties to achieve another means to an end.... which has nothing to do with seeking equality nor democracy....

on the contrary, they are being used in a very poorly planned scheme to bring back into power, an escapee convict and shameless traitor, a male prisoner--tuksin

but altimately.... as if that is not quite enough.... considering tuksin's expressive videolinks.... treason and abolishing current heierchy.... appears to be his final goal....

AND NO RED-BLOODED THAI, MAN OR WOMAN, WILL STAND FOR THAT.... FOR SURE

[sabaijai]

thx for the post.

pretty soon people in bkk will rise up on their own.... to protect their rights and properties....

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/home/2010/...--30125508.html

[ThaiEye]

The next time there is a large protest of any kind in the US, i hope the Thai Embassy in Washington DC puts out a travel warning for Thai citizens.

Wow... a few roads are blocked for an hour each in Bangkok, and a warning goes out for the entire country!

[JusMe]

Wow... a few roads are blocked for an hour each in Bangkok, and a warning goes out for the entire country!

More than a few and for more than an hour.

Ratchadamnoen Klang might not be totally blocked off, but it's changed from an eight lane road into just two lanes. In effect, the entire road has been blocked. Public transport has been displaced to somewhere, not sure where, as I couldn't find it.

No transport, no shopping, no spending money in small business or at vendors. To hel_l with hanging around here - I'm headed home. Oh, guess that means no spending money on a guesthouse for another night, too.

More than a few roads, and more than an hour!

[nakachalet]

thx for the post.

pretty soon people in bkk will rise up on their own.... to protect their rights and properties....

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/home/2010/...--30125508.html

Edited March 27, 2010 by nakachalet