Comments on: Thailand’s Multi-Coloured Politics: Will Thais Talk to Thais?

By: Catherine Wentworth

Catherine Wentworth — Mon, 03 May 2010 15:26:34 +0000

Kaewmala, sometimes google doesn’t work for me either (I’m surprised at how often I come up with zilch looking for something I saw earlier).

WIth tempers running high, it’s no wonder the Yellow-Red FB group is small. It’s sad, but some just don’t want to see that there is right on both sides. People too busy pointing fingers and hating don’t take the time to talk to each other. But at least those at the Yellow-Red FB group are. They deserve kudos for their efforts.

By: kaewmala

kaewmala — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:59:35 +0000

Cat, I saw a news report about such a group a few days back but couldn’t find the source again. (Did a search, but zilch.) Considering that I guess the group didn’t hit with a bang. :-) Both Yellows and Reds, from what I’ve seen, have quite a disdain for academics and intellectuals (worldwide phenomenon) and activists. So… well.

The Yellow-Red FB group I mentioned is growing but rather slowly. Today the fans number at 2300+ only, compared to 6200+ of the Social Sanction FB group that crucifies people considered disrespectful of the monarchy (mostly Reds).
.-= kaewmala´s last blog ..Craze for the Nation and Fear =-.

By: Catherine Wentworth

Catherine Wentworth — Mon, 03 May 2010 09:06:38 +0000

Thanks Martyn :-) I have heard of tourists being rerouted to Phuket, but not Pattaya and Hua Hin. Closer but not too close is practical.

Can’t wait to see pics of your red sneakers with trailing yellow paint!

By: Martyn

Martyn — Mon, 03 May 2010 08:54:16 +0000

Catherine, Pattaya is booming. Most of the tourists who were heading for Bangkok have redirected to Pattaya and Hua Hin. No sign here (Pattaya) of red or yellow. Having a great time and have bought those red trainers (1000 baht), just got to get some yellow paint. Best wishes and a smashing post.
.-= Martyn´s last blog ..Thailand At Work – 7 Eleven or 9 to 5 =-.

By: Catherine Wentworth

Catherine Wentworth — Mon, 03 May 2010 03:25:42 +0000

Thanks Talen. I am SO looking forward to the Monday seas of yellow t’s again. It seems a very distant memory though…

The latest news looks promising – PM hatches reconciliation plan – but who knows how that’ll pan out.

Also promising is the rain as it is dumping buckets out here. And while camping in the outdoors to show support for a cause is all well and good, SE Asians do NOT like getting wet.

I don’t mind the rain (I love it in fact) but all of my Asian friends freak when it pours down. They swear that you can get seriously ill from tropical rain.

So we’ll just have to see what works faster…

By: Talen

Talen — Mon, 03 May 2010 03:13:17 +0000

Excellent post Cat, it would be nice to see all Thai’s wearing yellow again out of respect for the King instead of a for political reasons.

There have been other noticeable gatherings of reds in Pattaya and other provinces along with a showing of yellow shirts. Lets hope this all ends soon without further violence from any side.
.-= Talen´s last blog ..Thailand in the News Week Ending 05/01/10 =-.