With the continued unrest/recent political maneuvering and a visit due soon, can anyone advise what the situation is now around Rama 4 and Silom? Back in February Silom was closed off in the upper part to Rama 4 road but access to Saladaeng area hotels and restaurants/bars was easy enough via Soi Jeepoon (yes Christian I keep forgetting the correct name for it) coming from Surawong Rd which was clear, and in fact quiet.

Were the barriers dismantled on Rama 4? even back in Feb they were virtually unmanned. Not specifically essential to know as I've booked already, just out of interest.