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Stitchawl · 05-25-2014, 03:59 AM

Update: Chiang Mai, Sunday, May 25
Well I guess the military didn't care for the protesters last in gathered at Chiang Puak Gate. Today there were hundreds of armed and helmeted troops all around the city, in squad groups rather than 2's and 3's. There are half a dozen Police 'Paddy Wagons,' each large enough to transport 20-30 detainees, parked at Chiang Puak Gate, next to several Armored Personnel Carriers, and a whole lotta guns! I saw squads of soldiers waiting at a dozen different strategic points around the city, each with its own vehicle for mobilization. I don't think there will be many protesters out tonight...

Here's a snapshot (not mine) of what's going on in the center of town...

This one squad is larger than ALL the soldiers combined that I saw yesterday. Today is a very different day. Still no problems, but if the protesters come out tonight, a lot will be spending tomorrow in jail.

Stitchawl

05-25-2014, 03:59 AM	#37599
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Update: Chiang Mai, Sunday, May 25 Well I guess the military didn't care for the protesters last in gathered at Chiang Puak Gate. Today there were hundreds of armed and helmeted troops all around the city, in squad groups rather than 2's and 3's. There are half a dozen Police 'Paddy Wagons,' each large enough to transport 20-30 detainees, parked at Chiang Puak Gate, next to several Armored Personnel Carriers, and a whole lotta guns! I saw squads of soldiers waiting at a dozen different strategic points around the city, each with its own vehicle for mobilization. I don't think there will be many protesters out tonight... Here's a snapshot (not mine) of what's going on in the center of town... This one squad is larger than ALL the soldiers combined that I saw yesterday. Today is a very different day. Still no problems, but if the protesters come out tonight, a lot will be spending tomorrow in jail. Stitchawl Last edited by Stitchawl; 05-25-2014 at 04:01 AM.