ジャーナリストが伝えるバンコク(5月21日)
Central Chidlom remains closed as it is in the "disaster zone". Probably will open at the same time as the BTS skytrain.
2010-05-21 12:08:38Growing Pains by Andrew Marshall (@Journotopia) - TIME http://bit.ly/dtL2Rd
2010-05-21 12:11:46UK Travel Advisory: We advise against all travel to the city of Bangkok and all but essential travel to Chiang Mai.
2010-05-21 12:13:41US Dept of State: U.S. citizens should defer all travel to Bangkok and defer all non-essential travel to the rest of Thailand.
2010-05-21 12:16:59CRES: 4 reasons for taking Lumpini park 1st, weapons stored, faciliation of embassy protection,prevent grenade launching, cut off rally site
2010-05-21 12:17:39CRES: Initial targets were 2 highrises at Sarasin.1st captured quickly w. arrest of 20 guards + ammunition, 2nd difficult, 1 soldier killed
2010-05-21 12:19:55I upgraded Tweetie to Twitter for the iPhone this morning. It is good that now all tweats and replies can be read.
2010-05-21 12:20:08CRES: Troops stopped all actions to facilitate surrender and leaders expected 3,000 plus would go home, but that didn't happen.
2010-05-21 12:21:26UPDATED: Links to latest Thai blogs about Thailand - www.thailandvoice.com
2010-05-21 12:22:21CRES: Significant crowds remained near Amarin plaze, Nat'l police headquarters, and in temple. Armed elements were mixed in.
2010-05-21 12:23:01CRES: Froces waited for people to leave before clearing area, wanted to avoid armed confrontation, causing deaths to innocent protestors.
2010-05-21 12:23:46CRES: Arson began, tried to get fire fighters there, but couldn't
2010-05-21 12:24:12Crushing of protest doesn't end Thailand's Red Shirts, or their grievances - "There’s a very intense social discord": http://tgam.ca/OMx
2010-05-21 12:25:24CRES: Clearing area now, but not easy because explosives, gas cannisters, etc remain. Bldgs need to be searched. Likely take 1 - 2 more days
2010-05-21 12:25:24CRES: Police will cover outside areas with help from troops. Prevent further incidents of violence and arson. (Enough)
2010-05-21 12:26:07Been airport pick someone up, just 2 unarmed guards - post office open - army presence at Nam Prakak Lake - no sign of any reds - Udon Thani
2010-05-21 12:34:05Few schools are open, my neighbour took his boy to school but said only 3 was in the class...I wonder why? lol
2010-05-21 12:35:30YouTube, Twitter revolutionize coverage of Thai crisis http://goo.gl/tgVq /via @thaicam
2010-05-21 12:38:22Three stories from the danger zone, adapted for learners of English: http://bit.ly/16dB3n
2010-05-21 12:42:41Everything appears calmed, arranged flights daughter connect from Bangkok Udon Tuesday - irresponsible?
2010-05-21 12:44:02Red Shirt protest crushed, but spirit strong as ever by @markmackinnon - The Globe and Mail http://goo.gl/TQca
2010-05-21 12:44:43If BKK were 2b compared w/ NYC, then it's like arsonists set fire on WTC and govt said war weapons were hidden in Central Park.
2010-05-21 12:47:42Entrance to Ngam Dupli, viewed from Rama 4. Gutted buildings, bullet-holes everywhere. http://twitpic.com/1pk9q1
2010-05-21 12:48:34Thai government & army investigating who was shooting into "sanctuary" of Wat Pathum temple, where 7 ppl killed: http://tinyurl.com/2utzd57
2010-05-21 12:49:24The "Thai Crisis Snapshot" Theory (Fascinating study about Twitter & Wordles) http://goo.gl/jOBC
2010-05-21 12:56:01