For those who have heard over the news in regards to the Thailand situation, I wish to update you the current situation here.
Background:
The situation today arises from three weeks ago when the current government under the PM Yingluck Shinawatra passed the Amnesty Bill to pardon the 2010 Red Shirts that burned Bangkok and former PM Thaksin Shinawatra’s corruption cases. This has leaded the opposition party, Democrat Party by Suthep Thangsuban to rally opposing the Bill. Subsequently, the Constitution Court rejected the Bill and paved way to re consider other means to reconcile the divided society. However, the ruling party rejected the Court‘s order and seek to impeach the judges.
This has leaded to Suthep’s resignation from the Democrat Party to become the leader of the anti-government protest. The aim is to wipe out the’ Thaksin regimes’ ruling Thailand.
Update:
Anti-government is seizing various government offices, TV Channels ran by the government and police central agencies on Friday last week. Meanwhile, the ruling government under PM Yingluck has moved the Red Shirts to rally in another location in Bangkok. On Saturday, the two anti and pro- government clashes and killed three protesters. Major malls were closed yesterday. The military leader, Gen Payuth Chan-ochon has called for dialogue between both Suthep and PM Yingluck last night. The situation is back to normal today. The Police are taking legal actions against protesters that took the government’s offices.
Generally, all the rallies are in centre of the government houses and no disturbance to the hotels, central business district or any tourist’s areas. It is very peaceful in Phuket, Pattaya, Samui or any tourist locations. Businesses are as usual. However, foreign governments namely US, Australia, certain European countries are issuing travel warning coming to Thailand. Several hotels are receiving room cancelation in the city.
If do not travel to the rallies site, the situation is calm and peaceful. Thais are still doing their normal routine here in the capital. The writer has actually visited the rally sites and it was one big carnival and whistle blowing affair…..it was deafening but fun!
Please continue to visit us and hope true democracy are restored in Thailand. The foreign press such as BBC to name one are giving wrong news over the situation- it all about selling sensation news release…… Have a great day!