For the past few years whenever there are tensions in Thailand due to political conflicts or coup de tat, I always kept an open mind that these are just another hiccup in Thailand's democratic process. As far as I know, my Thai friends who resides in Bangkok will accept these tensions as part of their daily life. Nothing to be worry about. One of my friend who stays near current Thai premier Abhisit Vejjajiva house even took the opportunity to record the occasion when the Red Shirts marched to Abhisit's house.
The previous occasion when the Yellow Shirts took control of the Suvarnabhumi International Airport, the foreign tourists that were unable to fly out from Bangkok were given free hotel stays and extended holidays at the Thai Government expenses. Silently, some of these foreign visitors must be thankful to the Yellow Shirts. There was no fear of being caught between warring factions and stray bullets. Only free food, accommodation dan scenic tours.
But the current tense situation is different. By constructing barricades built from tyres and spikes in a location usually visited by foreign tourists and locals, the Red Shirts is not only causing economic losses to the businesses in the area and the country but also developing fear of an all out battle between the Red shirts and the armed forces. It looks like the Red Shirts are prepared for a head-on fight with the military. With blood already spilled recently on the road when lives were lost during military tough actions against the Red Shirts.
If a peaceful solution is still not forthcoming soon, situation will be turning into an anarchy and Thailand will be facing a civil unrest which the cost can be so huge price that Thaksin could not even pay with his billions. - Loka
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