Bangkok sees violence. Well, the people here in Thailand are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. But like everyone there is an evil side that you don't expect. This past week and especially this weekend. Starting on September 2, early in the morning, Yellow group representing the PAD. Got attacked by the anti-government group in Red.
I don't know exactly their views other than the ones in Yellow, who are funded and well organized, do not like the Prime Minister and want him out and will not back down until he is gone. And the Red group are for the Prime Minister and has caused all this violence.
The picture to the left shows the violent clash between pro and anti-government supporters in Thailand's capital, Bangkok, left many injured, and at least one dead.
After the violence the Prime Minister came out and called the city
to be in a state of emergency and gave control to the Military. So the Military, now can arrest whom every they feel and can break up people are collecting in groups of 5 or more.
The picture to the right shows the military surrounding the and making a barrier on the streets. All this is happing a good ways away from my School, but the Mission Hospital is across the street. I have heard that its about 10 kilometers away, so about 20 minutes. Takes like 1 hr though because of traffic. I was supprised to see the guy with the big knife.. that's crazy, I don't plan on going anywhere near that scene. :)
Here are some more pictures:
1 comment:
Hey Ryan, Sounds like things have gotten a little hairy there. Stay safe. Kindel and I have really enjoyed reading your entries and watching your little videos. We are praying for you.
-Armand
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