Anyone in BKK now, what is happening with the red shirt mob
Thanks in advance

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Yes I would like to know also, we are heading to Bangkok on 21st April. :)

From what I've read and heard from those in-country, it's a non-angry and non-violent mob. They're gathering around the capital build, but the air is more of a festival than a mob.

Again today's paper carried photographs & reports on big agitation threat by red shirted people.

Coups in Thailand are regular. They have never been violent in the past, and there's no reason to think that this one will be any different. I wish I was there to see it.

Actually, about 20 years back, the was Black May.

I was there for one of the coups, and seeing pics of tanks rolling through BKK on the telly concerned me at the time, but I was reassured by speaking to people. Expats and locals alike weren't concerned in the slightest. As MrNaz says, they are a regular occurrence. Just don't be curious, stay away from the problem areas, and keep your eyes peeled on the news reports as to the status of the airports. My biggest concern in the coup I was there for was that the airport would be barricaded and wouldn't be able to get my flight home. Luckily that wasn't the case for me.

Here's the latest from the BBC... feel free to add new developments to this thread. I will temporarily make this a sticky as I'm sure other tourists will have similar concerns as to the situation.

BBC News - Thai PM rejects protest ultimatum

Now blood on the tracks!!!!
Scores of red shirted people donated blood and filled jugs which were emptied at the gates of government building.

Eventually, with their antics, the Red leaders will succeed in losing all popular support.

Agree with Curt,that's all they can do?They will louse first of all youg people support.Is 21 century now,young peolple don't belive anymore in curse