An anti-coup movement gathered today at 6pm in front of Siam Paragon, Bangkok. The protesters were dawned in black clothing to signify the death of democracy.The ''19 September Network against Coup d'etat'' is led by social activist combat Boonngarm-anong and Chulalongkorn University political science lecturer Giles Ungpakorn. The organization made several demands.They demanded for the …
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New Yorker’s have snow days. Thai’s have military coup days.
I arrived back from a weekend vacation in Koh Tao to witness a military faction has taking over Bangkok at around 9pm. There are reports of fires being set on the grounds of Thammasat University and anti-Thaksin remarks being made by the students. All classes and businesses will be shut down tomorrow. There are rumors …
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A Call for Hope
Our world is truly becoming an international community with borderless societies, but this heavy increase in migration has led to many questions and safety issues involving the poor, war refugees, and the general sanctity of humanity. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) commenced its launch in Bangkok on September 6 outlining the state of women …
The Fall of a Kingdom
Ayutthaya was the capital city of ancient Siam and the center of the Ayutthaya kingdom that existed from 1350 to 1767. King Ramathibodi I of the Uthong dynasty founded the capital city and later brought the city of Sukothai into the kingdom. Within those four centuries the nation of Siam prospered in a Golden Age …
Adaptation
As the burning sun rises into the Asian sky the temperature once again rises to 100F in Bangkok. I have been here for just about three weeks and am beginning to feel comfortable with the city and my language skills are improving everyday. Yesterday I gave directions to some Russian tourists and now I can …
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