I am meeting a friend in Pattaya at the end of June. We scheduled months ago and it turns out we will be in Pattaya during the upcoming election (or elections?).

Just a few questions for the old thailand hands...Formed and ill formed opinions are welcome.

What happens to the bars during the election? Are they shut down?
Has there been curfews in the past during the election cycle?

What is the probability of protests and or riots after the election?

Should my friend have an alternative plan to get back to thailand? Ie..go to Cambodia and fly to Europe from there.