I’m still traveling to Bangkok despite the recent furor over their PM.
Actually much of the stuffs i have read up on are centric on the few places that are having protests.

The violence did happened, but there was a general misconception that the violence is still on-going, which is not, since the State of Emergency is declared. BUt of course, it might happen again.

And upon reading this(not only this article) i am more assured by the current situation and is rather hopeful that it won’t worsen.

SINGAPORE: The street protests in Bangkok have had little effect among Singaporeans visiting or working there.

Even though the Thai government has imposed emergency rule, vacationers said they have hardly noticed any difference. While some said they have made arrangements to return home earlier, most did not.

Flight SQ975 touched down at Singapore’s Changi Airport a little past 4pm on Tuesday and passengers on the flight said it was not full.

Many of the holiday—makers were aware of the political crisis in Bangkok. But they said the protests were isolated and not widespread across the city, and most of them came back as scheduled.

Passenger Allan Teng said: “In fact, we wanted to extend it. We didn’t feel, at any point in time, that we were in danger because it was business as usual in the shopping areas.”

“Apart from barricades at the airport, it was nothing,” said Chew Lu—Min, another passenger.

But the political protests did ruffle a few feathers.

“I was supposed to take the 7pm flight, but I changed it to 1pm. All the calls and messages from Singapore made me feel the tension. Otherwise, I felt okay,” said Jolene Lee.

As for those working in Bangkok, it was business as usual.

One of them, Suwito Kua, said: “I don’t see much difference because the demonstration area doesn’t affect where we come from. Of course, there’s some worry. We’re not sure whether the situation will always be in control or not.”

Another Singaporean in Bangkok, Shelia Leong, said: “No, it’s not affecting me at all… nothing is really happening here. Life is normal, nobody has really told me that they are uncomfortable… ”

[from CNA]

Their police and army are indeed in control of the situation and i hope they remain with their peaceful stance of just using their baton and riot shields, and not any form of violent aggressions. And reading the below article, there’s a slight hope of ceasefire.

People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) core member Sondhi Limthongkul on Tuesday showed the first signs of a compromise to end the political stand-off following a fatal clash between protesters and the declaration of a state of emergency.

The possibility of a solution came after army chief Gen Anupong Paojinda, who heads the committee to enforcing the emergency decree, refused to take tough measures to disperse PAD demonstrators from Government House. He also called for conciliation.

In an exclusive interview with the Bangkok Post Mr Sondhi said he was contemplating a four-point compromise as the political situation appeared at a dead end.

But he stressed that the proposal would be viable only after Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej stepped down from office — the core objective of the PAD’s rally.

Mr Sondhi said the government must promise not to amend the charter in its favour; to observe the Constitution Court’s order regarding Preah Vihear temple; to suspend all mega-projects; and to commit to political reforms and increased public participation in politics.

Mr Sondhi said the four-point demand was strictly his own proposal, not the PAD’s. He had yet to put the matter to other core members.

“They must accept the four-point demand _ and only if the prime minister is either Somchai Wongsawat or Surapong Suebwonglee,” said Mr Sondhi.

He predicted the emergency decree would backfire on Mr Samak, as although the army chief has been given control over Bangkok he is unwilling to wield the power.

He expected Mr Samak would resign in the next few days.

Gen Anupong told a press conference after a meeting between senior military and police officers that officials would not exercise the powers granted by the emergency decree to end the PAD demonstration.

“Negotiations will be used in ending the problem, not simply the force of law,” he said.

His committee’s objective was only to keep the pro-and anti-government sides apart. The political stand-off could still be solved through negotiations.

“If the people are united, the army is one with the people. When the people are divided, there is no place for the army. The army has to find an acceptable way out for the divided camps, and without any losses.”

He said unarmed military and police personnel would maintain law and order.

“Only legal and democratic means should be used to solve the stand-off. Legislative branch or parliament should be responsible to end this problem,” he said.

Bangkok Post]

What is important though, is to keep off the hot zones.

[from BBC]

So let’s see what i will be back with in 6 days, maybe some photos on the on going protest.