Bangkok Besieged
Instead of adding more commentary and opinion this week I think it’s best to let the story be told in pictures.
It is both maddening and saddening to see the Thai on Thai violence that has taken place this week in Bangkok and elsewhere throughout Thailand. It’s said that a picture is worth a thousand words but in this case I would say these pictures are worth a thousand heartbreaks or more. All of the following pictures come from AP, Reuters and the BBC; some of the following pictures are very graphic in nature.
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Please stop the violence.Thailand is too beautiful place for this
Heartbreak doesn’t even begin to describe these pictures Talen. I am left sitting and staring at the screen, speechless. I have no words. This is all so sad. I have just discovered your site and really appreciate it. Thank you.
Sophie, the pictures really do leave one speechless. Thanks for the kind words.
This has truly been a terrible time in Thai history – many deaths, much destruction, insanity reigned.
There is no use kidding myself; my feelings for Thailand have been changed forever.
And on a side note: I see that you couldn’t resist adding the blue-pantied Thai Elvis (nor would I). He was a marvel to behold.
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Cat, the stripping protester was a must if for nothing else to add a small bit of levity.
Enough is enough, let the people have a voice!!! Innocent people are dying, the government have to think of Thailand’s FUTURE. STOP THE BLOOD SHEDS!!
I have been in daily contact with my wife over the past week or so.
These pictures documenting the horror in Bangkok seem to be in stark contrast to my wife’s indifference to the situation.
The only sign of concern from her came when the curfew began – and that was just an expression of inconvenience.
Interesting that I seem to be more concerned about her safety and what is happening in her country than she does.
Chuck, same same for my lady. Although She seemed a little too excited about the protests in her area.
Talen brilliant photos which sum up the whole sad sorry affair. It’s a shame that the initial talks to end the ‘rally’ had not bore some results. I think there were too many red shirt leaders with conflicting strategies, peace and violence, for that to have happened and whoever was pulling the PM’s strings decided to quash the red shirts once and for all, I don’t think they’ve achieved that either. The feeling I got from my time in Isaan was that their cause was from from over and hope has been replaced by a deep rooted anger. Sadly I think the troubles are merely in a state of recuperating sleep.
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Martyn, I think you are absolutely right. From my talks with Pookie it seems there was renewed vigor in the North East. From what I could tell before everyone in the provinces were for the cause but most stayed home but that all changed with Seh Daeng being assassinated and with the fresh violence and bodies mounting in Bangkok the angrier and more willing to fight rural Thailand has become.
If the PM were smart he could diffuse the situation ever so slightly by going ahead with new elections in November but I have a feeling that we will see a whole lot more fighting either way.
I think the PM’s puppeteers know that a November election would mean a win for the Peau Thai Party. The Democrats cannot not in anyway even consider fighting an Election in Isaan and that’s one big part of the nationwide vote.
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I believe you are right Martyn, way more voters in Issan. And if the Puea Thai party would win then we would see yellow shirt protests.
Those are some truly awful sights.A world away from the Bangkok we all know and love. The sixth picture down though with the dude grinning and showing his blue underwear? What on earth was that about?
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