http://www.reuters.com/article/topNe...6390VO20100410

Khao San road has been described as a "war zone".
some foreigners who appear to have got too involved have been in danger and even shot.

In the North East, Redshirts have occupied a govt office in Udon Thani - Redshirt territory.

KSR seems like a war zone on any ordinary day it seems to me

Associated Press now reporting 15 killed and 678 injured in Bangkok, with most of the fighting taking place near the Democracy Monument. No "ordinary day," this is the worst in 20 years.

This seems unlike previous protests. Very worrying.
I'm so upset to be hearing this. Hoping for no further escalation.
Sue

I'm in Udon at present and the Song Khran celebrations are the most obvious thing going on - this is Redshirt country and there has been some "action" here but I think nothing will be obvious to the average tourist today or tomorrow.

this reported split in the military is probably the most significant factor after the events of 10th April -

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE63C35220100413

Redshirts or not this could spell the beginning of the end of Abisit anyhow......it may take months but visitors to Thailand over the next few days, weeks months can expect a govt that itself expects to have to leave office and as such is unlikely ever to introduce any strong or effective legislation.

v. Reuters -

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE63B2EV20100413

(The TV camerman who sadly lost his life was a Reuters man too)

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