Comments on: Bangkok Unrest http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/ Unlucky in Cards Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:53:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4-alpha-19904 By: mom http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476272 mom Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:25:41 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476272 You never mentioned this when you called FROM Bangkok. You never mentioned this when you called FROM Bangkok.

]]> By: Sindarak http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476249 Sindarak Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:39:05 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476249 I love your layout it is so original! also thanks for the akismet! It blocks so much spam. I love your layout it is so original! also thanks for the akismet! It blocks so much spam.

]]> By: geomark http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476239 geomark Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:40:27 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476239 I'm getting sort of used to this unrest business, year after year. Just avoid the main protest areas and hope the airport doesn't get shutdown again, although some people consider that a great excuse to extend their vacation in Thailand. I’m getting sort of used to this unrest business, year after year. Just avoid the main protest areas and hope the airport doesn’t get shutdown again, although some people consider that a great excuse to extend their vacation in Thailand.

]]> By: Matt http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476233 Matt Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:39:59 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476233 No SxSW this year -- staying over here instead. No SxSW this year — staying over here instead.

]]> By: elissa http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476232 elissa Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:08:34 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476232 And then? To Austin for south-by? And then? To Austin for south-by?

]]> By: Clarisse Troisgros http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476222 Clarisse Troisgros Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:32:08 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476222 Hi Matt. Thanks a lot for your answer. I'm in Siem Reap now, follow the news from BKK. MUITO OBRIGADA, again ! beijo Hi Matt. Thanks a lot for your answer. I’m in Siem Reap now, follow the news from BKK. MUITO OBRIGADA, again !
beijo

]]> By: kb http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476219 kb Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:17:00 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476219 been here 10 years now and for last 4 years theres been this red shirt and yellow shirt nonsense. The Thai people are really sick of it and want it finished. Fly into Koh Samui or Phuket and avoid the nonsense. Everyone is hoping that this will be the last protest. been here 10 years now and for last 4 years theres been this red shirt and yellow shirt nonsense. The Thai people are really sick of it and want it finished. Fly into Koh Samui or Phuket and avoid the nonsense.

Everyone is hoping that this will be the last protest.

]]> By: Anton Marshall http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476217 Anton Marshall Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:54:03 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476217 Yeah I was there in November 2008. Have to say that "riots" in Thailand are relatively sedate compared to what I got used to when we were going through our "stuff" (I'm from South Africa) and for the most part the Thai people seem to pretty much keep it amongst themselves usually. Closing down an airport is about as close to actual harm any foreigner might come to in my experience. Yeah I was there in November 2008. Have to say that “riots” in Thailand are relatively sedate compared to what I got used to when we were going through our “stuff” (I’m from South Africa) and for the most part the Thai people seem to pretty much keep it amongst themselves usually. Closing down an airport is about as close to actual harm any foreigner might come to in my experience.

]]> By: Patrick http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476215 Patrick Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:03:25 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476215 Your timing sounds like mine. This new wordpress skin for firefox is neat. Your timing sounds like mine. This new wordpress skin for firefox is neat.

]]> By: Chris http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476213 Chris Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:41:41 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476213 I'm guessing you've read all about the temples etc, so here are a few suggestions which might not be in your guide book... I highly recommend checking out one of the largest open air markets in the world on Saturday/Sunday, called Ja-tu-jak market. It gets busy, and you'll only scrape the surface in a day, but is good fun and a great opo to see the locals and take pictures. Pantip Plaza is the biggest computer shopping mall I've ever seen in my life. 7 floors with hundreds of little stores selling all kinds of electronic goods. Bieyok Tower 2 - is the tallest building in Thailand. They have an observation desk at the top - great for taking pictures. Niu's Jazz and Blues Bar on Silom is worth checking out for a night cap or 3. If your up for seeing the girly bars, Soi Cowboy is where to go (better than the other 2 red-light areas in town). Lumpini Park is great for an afternoon stroll. IF you like to get of the beaten track, I recommend checking out a bar or two where very few tourists/westerners venture too. They are really safe, and you'll be most welcome. The areas include Ekamai, Thong Lor and Ratchadar. Although not Thai, Eat Me restaurant is my fav in Bangkok. Really good Thai food is available everywhere.... either at the Oriental hotel or a -$1 bowl of needles on the street. Chok Dee! (Good luck) I’m guessing you’ve read all about the temples etc, so here are a few suggestions which might not be in your guide book…

I highly recommend checking out one of the largest open air markets in the world on Saturday/Sunday, called Ja-tu-jak market. It gets busy, and you’ll only scrape the surface in a day, but is good fun and a great opo to see the locals and take pictures.

Pantip Plaza is the biggest computer shopping mall I’ve ever seen in my life. 7 floors with hundreds of little stores selling all kinds of electronic goods.

Bieyok Tower 2 – is the tallest building in Thailand. They have an observation desk at the top – great for taking pictures.

Niu’s Jazz and Blues Bar on Silom is worth checking out for a night cap or 3.

If your up for seeing the girly bars, Soi Cowboy is where to go (better than the other 2 red-light areas in town).

Lumpini Park is great for an afternoon stroll.

IF you like to get of the beaten track, I recommend checking out a bar or two where very few tourists/westerners venture too. They are really safe, and you’ll be most welcome. The areas include Ekamai, Thong Lor and Ratchadar.

Although not Thai, Eat Me restaurant is my fav in Bangkok.

Really good Thai food is available everywhere…. either at the Oriental hotel or a -$1 bowl of needles on the street.

Chok Dee! (Good luck)

]]> By: Jay Johnson http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476201 Jay Johnson Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:12:15 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476201 I run a Wordpress-powered audio tour of the Old City. Can check it out at bangkokwalks.com I run a WordPress-powered audio tour of the Old City. Can check it out at bangkokwalks.com

]]> By: Jay Johnson http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476200 Jay Johnson Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:10:25 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476200 Be sure to wear a nice neutral t-shirt color tomorrow. No reds (UDD), no yellows (PAD), and no blues (PTI). Here's hoping things stay peaceful here. Be sure to wear a nice neutral t-shirt color tomorrow. No reds (UDD), no yellows (PAD), and no blues (PTI).

Here’s hoping things stay peaceful here.

]]> By: Matt http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476199 Matt Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:58:30 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476199 The hotel gave an official memo saying everything should be fine but just a handful of roads and districts about 45 minutes from where we are. By Monday I bet it'll all be settled down. The BangkokPost.com site I linked above seems to be a good resource. The hotel gave an official memo saying everything should be fine but just a handful of roads and districts about 45 minutes from where we are. By Monday I bet it’ll all be settled down. The BangkokPost.com site I linked above seems to be a good resource.

]]> By: Matt http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476198 Matt Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:54:29 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476198 I'm wearing like a blue madras. :) I’m wearing like a blue madras. :)

]]> By: Matt http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476197 Matt Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:53:15 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476197 Definitely -- what are your favorite spots here? Definitely — what are your favorite spots here?

]]> By: Alex http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476195 Alex Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:43:27 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476195 Stay safe Matt. Good luck in your trip to Thailand. Never been there but sounds like a very attractive country. Good Luck, Alex from Argentina. Stay safe Matt. Good luck in your trip to Thailand. Never been there but sounds like a very attractive country.

Good Luck,
Alex from Argentina.

]]> By: Nice from Thailand http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476192 Nice from Thailand Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:05:31 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476192 Perfect timing! :) Perfect timing! :)

]]> By: Nice from Thailand http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476191 Nice from Thailand Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:04:20 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476191 Oh I'm so surprised that you're already in Bangkok! Around this time last year we use #redshirt hashtag on twitter There're also many political tweets without hashtag in my timeline :P I live in the area that #redshirt came last year but still be safe and sound :D Oh I’m so surprised that you’re already in Bangkok!

Around this time last year we use #redshirt hashtag on twitter
There’re also many political tweets without hashtag in my timeline :P

I live in the area that #redshirt came last year but still be safe and sound :D

]]> By: luca http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476190 luca Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:11:37 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476190 last time I was right in the middle of the unrest and shoot a video. Anyway, stay away, it's exciting but could be dangerous this time last time I was right in the middle of the unrest and shoot a video.
Anyway, stay away, it’s exciting but could be dangerous this time

]]> By: flukenakrab http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476187 flukenakrab Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:15:16 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476187 Red shirt was grown from Thaksin Shinnawat's money. He wants to be Thailand's king. Red shirt was grown from Thaksin Shinnawat’s money. He wants to be Thailand’s king.

]]> By: kazama http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476186 kazama Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:59:28 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476186 You are here in Thailand? Nice to know that. Anyway I hope next time you come here. there should be a wordcamp event. You are here in Thailand? Nice to know that.
Anyway I hope next time you come here. there should be a wordcamp event.

]]> By: Tom http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476185 Tom Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:40:36 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476185 In Bali at sunset, do bring your camera to the the Kuta/Seminyak stretch of beach Matt, for a recursive exploration of endless phototakers getting pics of other photographers at the best beach sunset on the island. Heads up: March 16 is Nyepi, Balinese New Year, when no one is allowed outside (really). If you'll be here then do have a good book or a plan, or maybe to Lombok for a daytrip. The night before Nyepi there are amazing street festivals though! If you need any non-commercial tips on Bali, it would be my great pleasure to point you in the right direction Matt, just let me know. In Bali at sunset, do bring your camera to the the Kuta/Seminyak stretch of beach Matt, for a recursive exploration of endless phototakers getting pics of other photographers at the best beach sunset on the island.
Heads up: March 16 is Nyepi, Balinese New Year, when no one is allowed outside (really). If you’ll be here then do have a good book or a plan, or maybe to Lombok for a daytrip. The night before Nyepi there are amazing street festivals though!
If you need any non-commercial tips on Bali, it would be my great pleasure to point you in the right direction Matt, just let me know.

]]> By: simon http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476183 simon Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:56:15 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476183 Don't worry, I was there for 10 years, just stay out of it and don't wear Red or Yellow :) Don’t worry, I was there for 10 years, just stay out of it and don’t wear Red or Yellow :)

]]> By: uta kirchlechner http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476182 uta kirchlechner Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:24:44 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476182 looking forward to your photos.... looking forward to your photos….

]]> By: Evert http://ma.tt/2010/03/bangkok-unrest/#comment-476179 Evert Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:35:49 +0000 http://ma.tt/?p=33850#comment-476179 ...and what is the color of your shirt today? Do you fit in? ;-) …and what is the color of your shirt today? Do you fit in? ;-)

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