So there was a lot of action yesterday in Bkk. I woke up to the sound of helicopters all around. The news mentioned how the govt was moving in on the protesters. I considered leaving the area but it seemed risky and maybe more safe to stay put. At about noon several of the Red Shirt leaders turned themselves in. But it wasn't over.
The protesters started rioting and burning different parts of the city. That was when it got scary. They set a huge shopping center on fire (Central World) and several other places in the same area. There was a news channel station that's about a mile away that the red shirts set on fire. And then the power went out. I was really worried that people would panic and begin looting. All the shops in the area (7/11, Family Mart, etc) closed and the streets got quiet real fast. The power came back on within the hour and didn't got out again.
Even though I was never in immediate danger it was quite shocking knowing all that was going on. Today the air was clear, literally and figuratively. I took a walk around to see what the state of things was. I was very cautious and made sure the areas I entered were clear. Here's what I have to report:
Sorry I couldn't combine the videos together. I don't have the right software for that. Hope it's not too much trouble looking at them this way.
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Julie, I am so glad you sent this. I told Shonda this morning that we had not heard anything more from you for the past couple days. I am glad you posted your comments and supplied the video. Thank goodness you are all right.
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