Screaming headlines a couple of days ago, announcing that the evil reds had besieged city halls, including Pattaya. Being the fearless correspondent that I am, I had to check it out. Using she who must be obeyed as my driver, the plan was to drive slowly past city hall and take a couple of photos. We ran the risk of being pulled from the car and badly beaten; but, as you know, I will take any risk in pursuit of a story.
As we came close to the hot spot, it was clear that the fiends had abandoned their siege of the building and were instead camped outside the entrance on the main road. Finally we reached the red stronghold and one of their burly guards appraised us, hiding his obvious menace beneath a smile and an unusual head covering:
Then suddenly we amongst them and the tension was palpable. Oh sure, they smiled and waved; but it was clear to me that if I stepped out of the car they would waste no time in tearing off my limbs; or maybe they would offer me a snack. It was hard to tell.
Fortunately we escaped the agitated crowd (crowd= about thirty people; agitated= Relaxed and eating somtam). Not going down there again, it’s just not worth the risk.
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2010-04-10| Billy saysI should feel rather more menaced at Asda on a wet and windy Monday morning in april. Take care out there.
2010-04-12| Amara at Blue Lagoon saysFree Education for all Reds!!
2010-04-12| Craig saysActually that comment was by Craig not Amara
2010-04-14| Billy sayshttp://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/04/unrest_in_thailand.htm
Sensational pictures on that link you provided to the recent red shirt activity … I expect you to get in there with your cameras next time they give it a go … we deserve more than horses hooves, even the ones when they are all off the ground at the same time ..
2010-04-15| Spike saysI promise I might. The Boston Big Picture photos are always excellent; here is the latest offering:
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/04/journeys_to_the_international.html