Re: Bangkok Field Report
DTAC and AIS signals are out. Fortunately, I have a TRUE line, which is still receiving full strength.
Unconfirmed reports that Seh Daeng died or arrested by officers from Thungmahamek police station, which is just 5 mins from where I stay.
My office and most business are closed today.
Jus received news of clash again just 40 mins ago around Night Bazaar area.
So bros avoid Protest area. 4 face buddha, MBK, Siam, Central World and even Pratunam, platimum mall area is to be avoided at all costs. Situation is volatile now. Anyway all BTS services into those area are stopped, meaning you cannot alight there. The roads are blocked and armed soldiers (wth live ammo) are checking every single person going into the area.
Even when outside the protest area, avoid Bangkok bank branches (some say all banks), avoid all gatherings of policemen & soldiers. Even if you are walking and see a policeman/soldier ifront of you. Take a detour and give them the wide berth. These are targets for counter-attacks by other unknown elements, using machine guns and grenades.
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