Filipinos in Thailand cautioned vs wearing red, yellow

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Pinoys in Thailand cautioned vs wearing red, yellow

BANGKOK: -- Filipinos in Bangkok were cautioned against wearing red or yellow as the political tension in Thailand continued to simmer.

The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok, in a notice on the situation in Thailand, also reminded Filipinos there to avoid large crowds and demonstrations.

"Participating and/or showing support in any form to any of the parties is strongly discouraged. For information, the red and yellow colors are closely identified with some of the parties involved," it said.

It added large crowds and demonstrations "should be avoided as there have been incidents of violence with some fatalities."

Also, it said that while public transportation such as the Sky-train, MRT, taxis, and motorbikes is normal, visitors to Bangkok at this time may experience increased traffic congestion and security measures.

"Bangkok’s international airport (Suvarnabhumi) and Don Mueang Airport for domestic flights remain operational," it added. [read more...]

Full story: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/343222/news/nation/pinoys-in-thailand-cautioned-vs-wearing-red-yellow

-- GMA NEWS 2014-01-10

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Philippines tells nationals to shun red, yellow in Thailand

MANILA, January 10, 2014 (AFP) - Filipinos travelling to Thailand have been told to shun red or yellow items to avoid being caught up in the political unrest there, the Philippine embassy in Bangkok said.

"Participating and/or showing support in any form to any of the parties is strongly discouraged," the mission said in a travel advisory on its website.

"For (your) information, the red and yellow colours are closely identified with some of the parties involved," it said in a note directed at Filipino travellers as well as residents there and other parts of Thailand.

The protests are aimed at overthrowing Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, sister of ousted former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, and her government.

Thaksin's overthrow in 2006 by generals loyal to the king ushered in years of political turmoil and rival street protests by the royalist "Yellow Shirts" and Thaksin's supporters, known as the "Red Shirts".

Yellow and red are also popular colours in the Philippines, associated with religious festivals in the Catholic country.

And just like in Thailand, the hues are rich in historical and political symbolism.

Yellow is the signature colour of supporters of Philippine President Benigno Aquino and his late mother Corazon Aquino.

Red is the campaign colour of his family's arch-political foe, the heirs of the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos.

Marcos' 20-year rule was ended by a bloodless popular revolt by yellow-clad street protesters that propelled the younger Aquino's mother to the presidency in 1986.

The embassy also reiterated an earlier warning by the Philippine foreign department for Filipinos to avoid non-essential travel to Bangkok and to steer clear of street protests.

Anti-government demonstrators have announced plans to stage protests in Bangkok from Monday to block February elections called by the government.


-- (c) Copyright AFP 2014-01-10

[millwall_fan]

The problem the international community have is that the Reds are the reds and have always been Red. The shadowy forces who control the anti-red factions have usurped almost every other colour: yellow, white, green, black, rainbow, you name it. What colour should your average neutral foreigner wear?

[chadiln]

The Reds are not going to be wearing red for this one….

[hansgruber]

I think anyone of Asian decent shouldn't wear those colours for the time being.

Could get a bullet in the back.

[beautifulthailand99]

What are Man United , Arsenal and Liverpool fans to do - wear their away strips most probably. Went clothes shopping with the missus in Platinum Mall yesterday (yawn) and it was striking how little red stuff there was for what is often women's favourite colour. A shame because this is what we are missing (not in Red areas of course!).

[Maha Sarakham Marty]

The problem the international community have is that the Reds are the reds and have always been Red. The shadowy forces who control the anti-red factions have usurped almost every other colour: yellow, white, green, black, rainbow, you name it. What colour should your average neutral foreigner wear?

The Reds also wear black.

Ironically, they began their violence by wearing yellow.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/131995-thousands-protest-outside-thai-privy-council-chairmans-home/page-2#entry1433827

And who are the "shadowy forces" you mention?

Edited January 10, 2014 by Maha Sarakham Marty

[Ulysses G.]

I'm in Chiang Mai and wearing yellow today. No hostilty so far, but I'm a honky.

Edited January 10, 2014 by Ulysses G.

[Thormaturge]

I'm hunting out my old tee-shirt with a tortoise picture on the front. If some political faction decides to take this up as a motif I may just join them. If you can't beat them....

[chainarong]

If your wearing a suit you could be a member of the democrats or Thaskin Shinawatras butler.

[I knew this would happen]

Well great, what should i wear now if i cannot have me red shirt

Hmm i could get myself one of the blue doctor uniforms and add some more stars.......yes thats it!! At least until the blue shirt group turns up.........

[Tatsujin]

Avoid black also (especially with the words "Police" written on it) . . . and also DPM/camo green . . . I think "white" is still safe at the moment . . .

[mca]

 

The problem the international community have is that the Reds are the reds and have always been Red. The shadowy forces who control the anti-red factions have usurped almost every other colour: yellow, white, green, black, rainbow, you name it. What colour should your average neutral foreigner wear?

 

I'm following the sartorial example of your average Pattaya expat ang will be flitting between a Chang wife beater or a " Sex Instructor- First Lesson Free" t-shirt.

[Emptyset]

Avoid black also (especially with the words "Police" written on it) . . . and also DPM/camo green . . . I think "white" is still safe at the moment . . .

That's been taken by the white shirt #respectmyvote group now:

[beautifulthailand99]

Avoid black also (especially with the words "Police" written on it) . . . and also DPM/camo green . . . I think "white" is still safe at the moment . . .

Emptyset beat me to it !

Probably not it is the colour of Respect My Vote which is seen by some as a Thaksin front organisation - also avoid the Thai flag which is seen as pro-Suthep. You could try going for rainbow to confuse them but then they will probably think you are gay which may well bring it's own set of issues. Bort hua mahk mahk !

Never a dull moment in the Land of Smiles

Edited January 10, 2014 by beautifulthailand99

[Ajaan]

The problem the international community have is that the Reds are the reds and have always been Red. The shadowy forces who control the anti-red factions have usurped almost every other colour: yellow, white, green, black, rainbow, you name it. What colour should your average neutral foreigner wear?

The Reds also wear black.

Ironically, they began their violence by wearing yellow.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/131995-thousands-protest-outside-thai-privy-council-chairmans-home/page-2#entry1433827

And who are the "shadowy forces" you mention?

This is not an issue for whities, only for Asians who could potentially be mistaken for Thais. Thais don't care what colors farangs wear.

[Tatsujin]

Avoid black also (especially with the words "Police" written on it) . . . and also DPM/camo green . . . I think "white" is still safe at the moment . . .

That's been taken by the white shirt #respectmyvote group now:

Grey still ok? Or perhaps a "rainbow" shirt (if you don't mind being seen as a Gay rights supporter)?

[Tatsujin]

Avoid black also (especially with the words "Police" written on it) . . . and also DPM/camo green . . . I think "white" is still safe at the moment . . .

That's been taken by the white shirt #respectmyvote group now:

Grey still ok? Or perhaps a "rainbow" shirt (if you don't mind being seen as a Gay rights supporter)?

[Maha Sarakham Marty]

The problem the international community have is that the Reds are the reds and have always been Red. The shadowy forces who control the anti-red factions have usurped almost every other colour: yellow, white, green, black, rainbow, you name it. What colour should your average neutral foreigner wear?

The Reds also wear black.

Ironically, they began their violence by wearing yellow.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/131995-thousands-protest-outside-thai-privy-council-chairmans-home/page-2#entry1433827

And who are the "shadowy forces" you mention?

This is not an issue for whities, only for Asians who could potentially be mistaken for Thais. Thais don't care what colors farangs wear.

For most farang, anyway.

Australian Red Shirt deported from Thailand

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-09-07/australian-red-shirt-deported-from-thailand/2252048

[bigbamboo]

As a foreigner in CM I try to avoid wearing yellow now in case I upset the Shin fans.. And I avoid wearing red too in case I meet Thais who are able to think for themselves. Black is not a good idea either in case I am taken for a mercenary and pink is out as I may be perceived as a 'third party'. Wearing orange could mean being taken for a monk or a dodgy car importer and wearing green might translate to being a hippy farang tree hugger.

That leaves wearing nothing but blue but that's possibly the worst option of all. I mean, who wants to look like a Chelsea supporter?

Edited January 10, 2014 by bigbamboo

[millwall_fan]

The problem the international community have is that the Reds are the reds and have always been Red. The shadowy forces who control the anti-red factions have usurped almost every other colour: yellow, white, green, black, rainbow, you name it. What colour should your average neutral foreigner wear?

The Reds also wear black.

Ironically, they began their violence by wearing yellow.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/131995-thousands-protest-outside-thai-privy-council-chairmans-home/page-2#entry1433827

And who are the "shadowy forces" you mention?

The extremely rich families who are paying for Suthep's little parades. The business owners who are giving staff paid time off work to demonstrate and providing staging, giant TV screens and so on....and other forces which we don't mention....

[HeavyDrinker]

I'd prefer if all woman under 30 wore very tight T shirts (colour is irrelevant - or skimpy strappy tops though that could be taken as a gesture of defiance against Thaksin's social order crusade) and tight black leather spanking shorts...

That Aussie bloke was a total bell end...

Edited January 10, 2014 by HeavyDrinker

[TVGerry]

The problem the international community have is that the Reds are the reds and have always been Red. The shadowy forces who control the anti-red factions have usurped almost every other colour: yellow, white, green, black, rainbow, you name it. What colour should your average neutral foreigner wear?

The Reds also wear black.

Ironically, they began their violence by wearing yellow.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/131995-thousands-protest-outside-thai-privy-council-chairmans-home/page-2#entry1433827

And who are the "shadowy forces" you mention?

The extremely rich families who are paying for Suthep's little parades. The business owners who are giving staff paid time off work to demonstrate and providing staging, giant TV screens and so on....and other forces which we don't mention....

Who are these 'extremely rich families' and 'business owners' and 'other forces'? And what proof do you have?

Once again, the conspiracy theorists come out and talk a lot of BS without any evidence whatsoever.

[Maha Sarakham Marty]

The problem the international community have is that the Reds are the reds and have always been Red. The shadowy forces who control the anti-red factions have usurped almost every other colour: yellow, white, green, black, rainbow, you name it. What colour should your average neutral foreigner wear?

The Reds also wear black.

Ironically, they began their violence by wearing yellow.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/131995-thousands-protest-outside-thai-privy-council-chairmans-home/page-2#entry1433827

And who are the "shadowy forces" you mention?

The extremely rich families who are paying for Suthep's little parades. The business owners who are giving staff paid time off work to demonstrate and providing staging, giant TV screens and so on....and other forces which we don't mention....

Who are these 'extremely rich families' and 'business owners' and 'other forces'? And what proof do you have?

Once again, the conspiracy theorists come out and talk a lot of BS without any evidence whatsoever.

Indeed, I was seeking some specificity instead of the usual obfuscating non-answer.

Unfortunately, we are given the latter once again.

[ultimate weapon]

Chinese new year is coming soon. Need to wear red.

[NomadJoe]

The problem the international community have is that the Reds are the reds and have always been Red. The shadowy forces who control the anti-red factions have usurped almost every other colour: yellow, white, green, black, rainbow, you name it. What colour should your average neutral foreigner wear?

And you can't go shirtless either, as that is against the law in Thailand.

"Tourists should wear shirts,'' Governer Matree Intuset said. ''Away from the beach, it's impolite to go without your top covered up. Besides, it's actually against the law and police can arrest and fine transgressors.''

-An online news source

"It is both inappropriate and illegal to [not wear a shirt in public] in Thailand. Consider yourself lucky you were not hit with a 500-baht fine.

-Lt Col Jumroon Plaiduang, Deputy Superintendent, Chalong Police.

http://www.phuketgazette.net/issuesanswers/details.asp?id=1440

Edited January 10, 2014 by NomadJoe

[JeremyBowskill]

The problem the international community have is that the Reds are the reds and have always been Red. The shadowy forces who control the anti-red factions have usurped almost every other colour: yellow, white, green, black, rainbow, you name it. What colour should your average neutral foreigner wear?

The Reds also wear black.

Ironically, they began their violence by wearing yellow.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/131995-thousands-protest-outside-thai-privy-council-chairmans-home/page-2#entry1433827

And who are the "shadowy forces" you mention?

This is not an issue for whities, only for Asians who could potentially be mistaken for Thais. Thais don't care what colors farangs wear.

For most farang, anyway.

ImageUploadedByThaivisa Connect Thailand1389327420.091404.jpg

Australian Red Shirt deported from Thailand

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-09-07/australian-red-shirt-deported-from-thailand/2252048

Utter C@ck

[Loles]

This is a really actually problem.

A Makro employee was attacked before (by slingshot) when he was riding on motorbike to his work place at Ramkamheng circus.

This reason I have decided to change from red to black color my employee's uniform (polo).

Red or yellow shirt is so dangerous now and just comes (or doesn't?) the election.

[happynthailand]

the women in our area have taken to wearing no shirts at all,

don't know if I will last the weekend or not

[Mampara]

The problem the international community have is that the Reds are the reds and have always been Red. The shadowy forces who control the anti-red factions have usurped almost every other colour: yellow, white, green, black, rainbow, you name it. What colour should your average neutral foreigner wear?

Well for starters, the ladies could go topless!

[Shancloudy]

I never wear a red and yellow shirt even in the Philippines.