Signs of Protest
Some signs, graffiti, posters, etc from the red shirt anti-government protests here in Bangkok, Thailand.
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More Clashes With Military in Bangkok
I know this is supposed to be a poker blog but many people have been emailing me, on Twitter, and such telling me they appreciate the updates on what’s going on here in Thailand so I’ll continue to post updates from the front. Yesterday was another day of violence and bloodshed. What’s scary is that …
I’m Seeing Red!
Well, I decided to go home from my Soi 11 exile just in time for more violence in the streets. Last Thursday night it kicked off again. While the news media might have you believe that the red shirt movement is a “popular” movement, it really has only about 15,000 – 20,000 hard-core supporters who …
Songkran Part IV: Red Woodstock
We had an early start as the party at her aunt’s place started fairly early. We got there around 8am and people were already there and many looked like they had already been drinking for awhile. We had breakfast and then there was a wedding ceremony. I’m not sure what this ceremony was since the …
Songkran Part III: I Can Relate to a Nine Year Old
In the morning we head back over to the temple where Nuey’s family has gathered. I remember Nuey taking up a collection last month for her temple and she was here to make a donation. If I’m remembering correctly she raised nearly 6000 baht (a tad shy of $200 USD). I think I contributed 20 …