December 11th, 2013 — 3:05am
On Monday, anti-government protesters turned the streets of Bangkok red, white and blue. Thousands set out from nine meeting points across the city and headed towards Government House. There was no shortage of people who like the sound of their own voice espousing dubious agendas, but the heat had been taken out of the demonstration
December 3rd, 2013 — 9:36am
Rounding the corner of Government House it was discovered that the police had taken off their protective helmets and put down their riot shields. Most simply sat on the curb looking a little apprehensive, smoking cigarettes or snapping pictures on their mobile phones. The arriving protesters were greeted with smiles and handshakes. Many demonstrators then
December 3rd, 2013 — 9:06am
There was an uneasy calm around Government House this morning. The air was filled with an acrid smell from burnt out police vans and the occasional firework still being launched toward the building. It soon became apparent that the police had retreated, leaving the rabble-rousers on the front line free to cross the razor wire
December 2nd, 2013 — 7:37am
Yesterday, the anti-government demonstrators here in Bangkok tried and failed to breach the defenses set up around Thamniap Rataban, Government House. Repeated attempts to pull down barriers saw crowds pushed back by tear gas and water cannon. Roads approaching Government House were fortified with concrete blocks and razor wire, behind which were rows of police
