I find this forwarded to my email as I emerged from the 'jungle' yesterday. Whatever happened to TravellerJim who used to post these for us? Or is someone pulling my leg? Is the "situation" in Bangkok not improving?

Monday morning would not be the first time that I landed in BKK during or just after an "event". Maybe the third time.

And the rain? Has the rainy season ended yet or still?

Bangkok ACS wrote:
> October 10, 2008
>
> This warden message is being issued to alert U.S. Citizens traveling to
> and residing in Thailand that media reports indicate the People's
> Alliance for Democracy (PAD) leaders have called for a mass rally at
> Police Headquarters on Monday morning, October 13, 2008. Police
> Headquarters is located on Rama I road, which is the same road that Siam
> Paragon, Central World, and other large shopping areas are located. We
> ask Americans to exercise caution if you are going to be in this
> vicinity or in the area of any demonstrations.
>
> 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.
>
> For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling
> abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Bureau of Consular
> Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current
> Worldwide Caution, Travel Alerts, Travel Warnings, and
> health-information resources can be found. Up-to-date information on
> security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the
> U.S. and Canada or, for callers in other areas by calling a regular toll
> line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to
> 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal
> holidays).
>
> American citizens traveling or residing in Thailand are encouraged to
> register with the Department of State or the U.S. Embassy. The Embassy
> is located at 95 Wireless Road in Bangkok. The American Citizen
> Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy can be reached by calling
> 66-2-205-4049 and by e-mail at ACSBKK@State.gov. The after hours
> emergency telephone number is 66-2-205-4000.
>


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