Bangkok 'protest' updates

Hi there,

I guess by August the protest should be over. They are clearing the mob at this moment. The situation is very tense at the major protest areas but as long as we avoid those areas that is fine.

It also depends where you are putting up at? Areas at the other side of the river is not affected.

However, the main inconvenience is the BTS and MRT are closed for service from yesterday till today. So people who live near Sukhumvit and near Ladprao for example are quite affected since they use the BTS mainly as the mode of transport. 

I have a colleague of mine putting up at my spare Condo for the time being because the Soi leading to her apartment is closed.

But life is normal here for most people.

Hope this help.

Hi,
I was living in BKK until last week. I had to leave there since the civil unrest was difficult to predict  how it will end up. (I hope to return later this year or next.)
Also, since I needed to go to the "troubled" area daily for study and other chores, it was impossible to continue.
I do hope that things will settle down soon so that the life in and around BKK will go back to normal (keeping my fingers crossed).
But, by August, things should quiet down. Then again, knowing little about the political history of Thailand, one never knows.
By the way, I did live on the other side of the river. But there was nothing going on there. You want to live like  a hermit it is fine to stay on that side.
Enjoy your time in Thailand. It really is a nice and exciting city to live. Just be prepared for the heat.

Things should settle down by then hopefully.  But keep an eye on the advice from your home country's Government.  If they are still advising against all travel to BKK, you will not be able to purchase travel insurance to cover you (you will be refused cover).  Travelling without insurance is a no-no... so if this is still the case in August, reconsider your trip.

But I would expect things will be quieter then.

Until the next time, at least

Hi- just wondered is it getting back to normal now?  Or do you expect it to erupt again at any time?