I haven't been sure whether to post.
I've been watching the death count rising over the last few hours from the trouble that has finally erupted on Bangkok's streets between the Red Shirts and the Government. So far 500 are injured and 11 are dead, one of which is a Reuters journalist. The PM has just been on TV saying that he and his party will continue to try and solve the crisis.
Our plans have always been to leave Bangkok tomorrow for flights north to Chiang Rai for the Songkran holiday (Thai New Year). Assuming that the roads and airport will be operating as normal that's what we'll do.
I will let you know if anything changes.
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- Jenny Beattie
- I moved with my family to Bangkok in July 2005. What do I do? I make hats and costumes; I’ve written articles, a novel and a non-fiction book is underway… I've held a variety of volunteer positions within the expat community. Tea stains is where I write and illustrate the things that consume me: life in Thailand, shop windows, books, cats, making, hats, fascinators, tea and the colour orange.
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The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
The Trouble with Goats and Sheep by Joanna Cannon
The Year of Taking Chances by Lucy Diamond
Mr Phillips by John Lanchester
Waiting for Sunrise by William Boyd
The Ice Twins by SK Tremayne
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19 comments:
Just been watching the scenes on the news. Glad to hear from you. Take care. Cx
So sorry to hear that things are grim and really hope you manage to get away as planned. Thinking of you lots.
I've been thinking of you as I listen to the news.
It must be horrible to be near such pain.
Take care of you. Hope you get to go on your break.
Hugs
Kat X
Glad you're OK, was also thinking of you as I saw the news. Hope you get away on time.
Sorry, I've been a bit preoccupied with Polish news today and have only just read about events on your side of the world. Hope you are all well. Will be thinking of you.
I was just reading about the clashes on the news and came over here to see if you had an update. Glad you're all okay, and I hope you manage to catch that flight! Be safe. x
I wasn't aware of this... too preoccupied with government shenanigans right here at home.
Be safe.
I heard about the troubles on the news and thought of you at once. So glad to know that you're OK. I hope you have a safe journey. Thinking of you.
Thanks for all your comments. We're about to set off for the airport - waaaay too early - but we'd rather sit around there than not leave sufficient time to get there.
I"m not taking my laptop but I can post from my Blackberry.
Glad you did post. You've been very much on my mind. Going to airports way too early is my usual approach. A friend here, last week, took a taxi to the airport; it crashed on the way, in the countryside; nobody was hurt, but it took so long for a back-up taxi to arrive that my friend missed her flight and had to spend £500 on another one. Hope all goes well with your holiday, and that the city is calm when you return.
We've been watching the news too. It's been reported that Chaing Mai has got problems but I'm sure Chaing Rai is fine...it's that bit further away.
Have a lovely break
C x
Hi all, we've arrived in our hotel outside Chiang Rai. thanks for your concerns. Jjx
I've been thinking of you all over there. Glad you're okay and I hope you do manage to get away for your holidays.
Take care of yourselves. x
Keep safe - am thinking of you.
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Glad to hear that you made it. Hope you're having a good time! Cx
You take care JJ xx
No update on your blog? I'm hoping that means all is well with you. xo
Take care JJ - thanks for posting x
Glad to hear you are all okay. Take care when you get back to Bangkok.
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