Bangkok, August 2009
Part IV
After Part III
August 2009
Our two neighbors will soon be growing.
And, THOCBDC remembers past glories.
PS: Chairs looking at chairs.
here is a picture of my herman miller soft pad looking at your page looking at your chair and anderson cooper's chair.
love
christy
The rainy season in Thailand also produces some wonderful sunsets. The three daylight shots show (in order) our view toward the northeast, the southeast and the south. All of the sunset shots are aimed at the west. Duh!
My first catch of God killing someone. Then, an after-glow when God was checking on his kill. Lastly, what the sky looked like when God wasn't killing someone.
Watcharee is taking a computer course which meets three times a week. The only other student in the class is a girl named Petch. She came to our condo for a snack and a tour and a poke at Watcharee's computer. She is cute and she looks like she is only 15 years old.
My minder writes:
August 29, 2009
This message alerts U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Bangkok that media reports indicate that as many as 20,000 supporters of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (aka UDD or "Red-Shirts") will march from Sanam Luang to Government House on Sunday, August 30. In order to maintain peace during the rally, the Royal Thai Government plans to invoke the Internal Security Act (ISA) in the areas around Government House and the Dusit District (to include the Dusit Palace) starting on Saturday, August 29. The ISA will remain in effect until Tuesday, September 1. This may mean that armed troops will join police on the streets to maintain order. Media reports indicate that over 5,000 soldiers and police officers have already been deployed to the Dusit District in anticipation of the rally.
We wish to remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. American citizens are urged to avoid the area of Sanam Luang and Government House 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.
When Annie and Jez come to Bangkok in September they will stay at the new Centara Grand hotel at Central World. It is located only one SkyTrain from us and it is VERY convenient to Bangkok's best shopping malls (e.g., Siam Paragon).
Last night Watcharee and I visited the hotel and had dinner there after we checked out the common areas and the rooms and suites.
Here is what we saw:
The lobby is large and high-up. There is a great view of the city from here (25th floor) and there is a convenient Lobby Bar.
The rooms on the Executive floors are spacious and have nice views.
The suites are colorful.
The hotel has a nice Executive Lounge area for guest. It serves snacks and drinks 24/7.
Among my regular visitors perhaps only Watcharee, Kanda, Ta, Pam, Ning, Kig and a few others will know what these pictures are all about.
Next: September
