Earlier yesterday, I did not want to leave Bangkok. But now, I’m glad that I left Bangkok.

When I was at Bangkok airport at about 4pm, I saw footage of the ‘red shirts, supporters of the ousted former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin giving a government vehicle current Thai Prime Minister Abhisit a piece of their mind.


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The picture above is not as scary as the footage I saw on their Thai National News. Bricks were thrown, chair, table (I’m serious), and I think practically everything they can find around that area to be thrown at the car.

I can’t imagine the amount of shock Mr. Abhisit would be having that time. He could be shouting “beung! beung! reo!” which means “fast! fast! quick!” to his driver to get outta that zone to safety. Gosh!

Then again, as a tourist, I felt very safe in the city. But I can’t judge further because throughout Bangkok was really quiet the whole weekend because most Thais went back for the Songkran festival.

Oh! Good idea for the Thai police and army force. Use water cannon today and shot at the “red shirts”. I don’t think they will fight back. Celebrating Songkran Festival at a whole new level of experience!! Play water mah!! hahaha

Seriously, already a big shame for ASEAN Summit being canceled, this is gonna give a big blow to the country, in terms of tourism. I read Thai paper yesterday morning and it is reported that Thailand is expected to lose 200 Billion Thai Baht from this on-going protest.

See, Malaysia is such a peaceful country. No? The only force we Malaysians use is to force you out of the ruling government. ;)

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