August 27, 2008
This warden message is being issued to alert U.S. Citizens traveling toand residing in Thailand of demonstrations by the People's Alliance forDemocracy (PAD) throughout Bangkok.
Police representatives indicate that early on Wednesday, August 27, there were approximately 10,000 people protesting in the Government House compound and nearby, including the Makawan Rangsan Bridge used by the PAD as the main rallying point. Thus far, the demonstration remains non-violent. The Royal Thai Police (RTP) have deployed police to the
area, while pledging not to use force. As of this morning, only Government House and the Makawan Rangsan Bridge area still had PAD demonstrators. On Tuesday, August 26, protesters blocked transportation in the areas surrounding these facilities, several other ministries and government buildings, as well as into and around Bangkok. Transportations routes, including major highways, may continue to be partially or fully blocked by demonstrators as the demonstrations continue.
We wish to remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the
vicinity of any demonstrations.
This warden message is being issued to alert U.S. Citizens traveling toand residing in Thailand of demonstrations by the People's Alliance forDemocracy (PAD) throughout Bangkok.
Police representatives indicate that early on Wednesday, August 27, there were approximately 10,000 people protesting in the Government House compound and nearby, including the Makawan Rangsan Bridge used by the PAD as the main rallying point. Thus far, the demonstration remains non-violent. The Royal Thai Police (RTP) have deployed police to the
area, while pledging not to use force. As of this morning, only Government House and the Makawan Rangsan Bridge area still had PAD demonstrators. On Tuesday, August 26, protesters blocked transportation in the areas surrounding these facilities, several other ministries and government buildings, as well as into and around Bangkok. Transportations routes, including major highways, may continue to be partially or fully blocked by demonstrators as the demonstrations continue.
We wish to remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the
vicinity of any demonstrations.
Comment