I know Bangkok thrives on rumours and intrigue - but has anyone else heard anything about a potential safety risk in the Chidlom area on Sunday? Our office is in that area so we be useful to hear if anyone has picked anything up from their networks.

Strange you should mention that... I was going to post a thread...but then found this one instead.

Today, I came across what appears to be a Thursday memo that's currently circulating from the head of one of of the private schools in BKK advising its recipients to avoid the "City Centre (Siam / Chit Lom) area of Bangkok on Sunday for reasons of personal safety." The apparent memo said they'd received information from a "reliable source," but didn't elaborate any further.

Dunno if this memo is the source for what you may have heard, or the school is simply responding to whatever reports are going around out there.

Has anyone heard anything about any planned political activities in that area on Sunday???

I have to work there on Sunday, so I'll keep my eyes peeled...

nah i was there a couple of days ago.did the dastardly deed and left. you should be ok now.

It's really not a topic suitable for bad jokes / poorly attempted humor....

It's really not a topic suitable for bad jokes / poorly attempted humor....

you are right. i didnt find it amusing either.

hmm i always wonder where rumours start from. Do the evil-doers start them to warn people in advance? Didn't think so.

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