Dear Colleagues,
Anti-government protestors from different location in Bangkok are now gathered at Government House and continuing with their protest despite dissolution of the house this morning by Yingluck. Accordingly protestors are also demanding the resignation of caretaker government and the formation of a people's council. Protest leader Suthep is expected to make a statement to the media this evening.
In another development the scheduled Red-shirt rally in Ayutthya Province on the 10th of December is now reported to be cancelled.
From a safety & security perspective, Siemens employees and business visitors are advised to avoid large crowds and protest / rally sites; be cautious on the movement / commute home or to work. At this point of time following is the route situation:
1. The road around the government house and Parliament all areas are closed.
2. Middle Ratchadamnoen road (Ratchadamnoen Klang road) : from Democracy monument to Phan fah intersection is closed.
3. Nakhon Sawan road : Around Nang Loeng intersection area is closed.
The following areas must be avoided due to crowd / protesters affecting the traffic
4. Si Ayutthaya Intersection area (Si Ayutthaya road).
5. Phanitchayakan Intersection area (Phitsanulok road).
6. Victory monument area.
7. Rama 6 road : from Tuk Chai intersection to Uruphong intersection
Any further shall be communicated suitably.