State of Emergency - What does it mean?

You probably have heard about it already. Bangkok is currently under siege of international press coverage.

It is sad that one person died and about fifty others got injured. It is even sadder that people who look just the same fought against one another. But it is the saddest that if you take any of them out for an interview, you might come to a conclusion that they don’t even know what democracy is.

Well, I’ve heard stories that both sides are paid.

If those stories turn out to be false, we might be able to take solace that this is part of growing. Democratic countries around the world have struggled before.

If those stories were true, let’s hope that the big guys behind the string know what emergency really means. At least in Bangkok’s case.

What emergency means is this - involved people need to realize faster than ray of light that we have too much to lose here. We can’t let this go on and on. Thailand really can’t afford that.

You know what you could do to help?

Do come to Bangkok as planned (if any.) Your presence will be a good reminder of all the good things that peace can generate.

If you’re concerned, look at the photo that I took, and you will see that Bangkok is like the ornate round table whereas the affected area is the glass of gin. Some people are just being drunk.

It is almost nothing in a grand scale. Come! We’ll treat you right.

Joe