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 =-.