travelerjim
March 19th, 2010, 20:24
USEmbassy WARNINGS: BKK Protests Saturday
Warden Message: Demonstration procession tomorrow,
Saturday, March 20, 2010тАП
From: Bangkok ACS (acsbkk@state.gov)
Sent: Fri 3/19/10 6:24 AM
To: Bangkok ACS (acsbkk@state.gov)
March 19, 2010
This warden message alerts U.S. citizens traveling to and residing in Thailand that it is anticipated that the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (aka UDD or тАЬred-shirtsтАЭ) will embark on a procession throughout Bangkok tomorrow March 20, 2010 with the intention of disrupting traffic throughout the city. While it is expected that this procession will be carried out peacefully, the potential for violence and confrontations with security elements remains.
The UDD is expected to depart from their staging grounds in the Dusit district at approximately 10:00 a.m. and proceed towards Petchaburi Road. From there, the planned procession route is as follows:
-Petchaburi Road to the Asoke junction
-Asoke junction to Ratchadapisek Road
-Ratchadapisek Road to Lad Prao Road
-Lad Prao Road to Ramkamheng Road
-Ramkamheng Road to Kruay Namthai Road
-Kruay Namthai Road to Yaowaraj Road (Chinatown)
-Yaowaraj Road to Rama IV Road
-Rama IV Road to Silom Road
-Silom Road back to Phan Fa Lilas bridge en route to the Sanam Luang staging grounds
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 and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations.
Warden Message: Demonstration procession tomorrow,
Saturday, March 20, 2010тАП
From: Bangkok ACS (acsbkk@state.gov)
Sent: Fri 3/19/10 6:24 AM
To: Bangkok ACS (acsbkk@state.gov)
March 19, 2010
This warden message alerts U.S. citizens traveling to and residing in Thailand that it is anticipated that the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (aka UDD or тАЬred-shirtsтАЭ) will embark on a procession throughout Bangkok tomorrow March 20, 2010 with the intention of disrupting traffic throughout the city. While it is expected that this procession will be carried out peacefully, the potential for violence and confrontations with security elements remains.
The UDD is expected to depart from their staging grounds in the Dusit district at approximately 10:00 a.m. and proceed towards Petchaburi Road. From there, the planned procession route is as follows:
-Petchaburi Road to the Asoke junction
-Asoke junction to Ratchadapisek Road
-Ratchadapisek Road to Lad Prao Road
-Lad Prao Road to Ramkamheng Road
-Ramkamheng Road to Kruay Namthai Road
-Kruay Namthai Road to Yaowaraj Road (Chinatown)
-Yaowaraj Road to Rama IV Road
-Rama IV Road to Silom Road
-Silom Road back to Phan Fa Lilas bridge en route to the Sanam Luang staging grounds
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 and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations.