Comments on: The Red Shirts are in Bangkok. Again.

By: Catherine Wentworth

Catherine Wentworth — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:33:10 +0000

Yes, Thai ways do continue on no matter what :-)

There is a fear that bad elements on either side will up the ante, but… who knows.

The uniforms are awesome and not one of them were sweating. Can you imagine what it’s like under all that… plastic(?)

Have a great trip into Thailand! And please let me know how it goes for you.

By: Jeff Gray

Jeff Gray — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:07:42 +0000

Thanks for your thoughts Cat. Of course, I should realise the Thai approach to life applies to demonstrations as well :-)

It is good that all parties are generally friendly to outsiders in tense situations like this.

I agree with the other comments that some of the uniforms are awesome.

By: Catherine Wentworth

Catherine Wentworth — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:41:59 +0000

Rick, During the rallies (this year and the past), I’ve been warmly welcomed by the Red Shirts, the army, and the police. And if I had been running around during the Yellow Shirts, I’m sure the welcome would be the same.

Thanks for the kudos! I was wondering just what was on the news in the west. The BBC in Thailand only touches on what’s going on and it’s usually way after the fact (or skipping right over).

The Robocops are fabulous (and none take a bad pic). I waggled my camera and most smiled back. Standing in the middle of those uniforms was like being on the set of a sci-fi movie.

I met many interesting people today. It’s a pity I did not have the time to write everything up (that will have to come later).

By: SiamRick

SiamRick — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:53:04 +0000

Cat, I echo kaewmala’s comment. Those photos document very well what’s (not) going on. Friday here in the west I scanned dozens of news agency photos at work and not one of them was able to tell me the story you did. Not one! You got some really nice shots: the Robocop gear, empty expanses on the streets, the official (journalist?) taking photos of a bus. Your pix tell a very different story. Well done! I also admire your guts. Sometimes photo takers are not always welcome.
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By: Catherine Wentworth

Catherine Wentworth — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:15:22 +0000

Thanks Talen. All of those photos were taken from the back seat of a taxi (at times speeding by quite fast). So I’m ok with some of the results this run (not all though). My camera does not always come through for me in distance shots, so I’ll check the settings to see what I did different this time.

I haven’t been out today to see what’s happening, so safe (at the moment) is definitely on the books!

By: Talen

Talen — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:46:07 +0000

Some great photos, Cat. Hopefully this will be a peaceful affair but I guess that will all depend on the governments reaction and how many reds actually show up.

Stay safe…
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