Peace Be With You

Since my day was pretty much full of research and eating, I guess I will update you on the demonstration. So far, so good! Personally, I have not seen or heard anything. I have been keeping up with news updates to the Bangkok Post all day. This morning there were 5 bombs in Surat Thani, in southern Thailand. However, it has been said that the bombing were not related to the March. About 1 o'clock today a group of protestors in Bangkok began their march with a religious ritual at the King Taksin monument. This was one of 5 spots of rendezvous for the protestors just in Bangkok. In numerous other cities in Thailand marches began en route to Bangkok, including Chang Mai, which is the home of Thaksin Shinawatra's (who is basically the man behind the madness) home town. Many government houses closed down at 2 p.m. today for fear of harm to workers, as well as, many banks throughout the city. The tourism bureau has also set up a few hotlines for tourists. According to the Bangkok Post, the fear of violence does not come from the organized Red Shirts, but the Third parties taking advantage of the situation. However, as I said earlier, so far, so good, even though this is the largest organized protest since the coup of 2006. From everything I have read, the military men, etc. will be set up around the city until the 23rd of March. All we can do is hope and pray for a peaceful demonstration! Hopefully the Land of Smiles will resolve this disagreement in the near future. Also remember, as stated on this ladies shirt, THAI'S LOVE PEACE!