Red Shirt Disruptions Close To Us Embassy?

[bunta71]

I have to take an overnight trip to BKK on May 6th-7th for an Embassy appointment at 7AM on the 7th. Since the drama has gone on for months now, and assuming it will still be going on in a couple weeks, the question I have is this: I realize there are specific areas affected by this but wondering how things are in the Sukhumvit Soi 8 and over to the US Embassy are shut down. Any answers thanks in advance

[Mario2008]

That is a long time away, in which anything can happen. Before you go, just check with the embassy. If it is unsafe, they will not be open.

[gpdjohn]

Good luck with the appointment Jack.

let me know how it was around the embassy as I have to go the week after you.

[bunta71]

Good luck with the appointment Jack.

let me know how it was around the embassy as I have to go the week after you.

I'll let you know John. I was actually just wondering if there were a lot of disruptions there at the moment. I understand that crystal balls are not that accurate. I was just wondering out loud how that area is at the moment.

[gpdjohn]

I asked the same thing you did a few days ago and only got the response to call the embassy prior to going.

Seemed logical to me...

Hopefully, they'll answer the phone.

[thaihome]

I take a taxi from Soi 8 area to Sathorn via Wirless Road every evening. Have never had any problem. If anything, since the demo started most days traffic is lighter then usual (except last Friday night).

TH

[flemmie]

I am in an office building next to the Embassy (on the corner of Sarasin and Wireless) and can tell you that there are no serious disruptions here at this point in time. There is a road checkpoint on the corner and that makes for difficult traffic, but other than that the embassy is doing well. Best bet is to stay at the Conrad when you come, it is accross the street from the Embassy (Hillary C also slept there).

[garthc]

Currently Wireless Rd and areas east of there (including all the Sukhumvit Sois) are not blocked. You should be OK with the US embassy and any others on Wireless Rd. garthc

[Jingthing]

A recent map of red shirt insurgency occupation zones clearly shows Wireless is not currently occupied. But it is on the edge of occupation zones, so definitely too close for comfort.

[ham]

A recent map of red shirt insurgency occupation zones clearly shows Wireless is not currently occupied. But it is on the edge of occupation zones, so definitely too close for comfort.

here that map

[bunta71]

Wow!

Lot's of good replies and a heartfelt thanks to all.

[tb86]

was just there this morning, wireless is all clear but if the reds push their jungle gyms 10 more meters then wireless will be shut...so just keep an eye out you should be fine