Arson and Terrorism in Bangkok

Posted by: Ralph van den Berg (20 May, 2010)

On May 19, 2010 the army moved in to put an end to the red shirt protests. Some leaders were arrested, but not before they ordered their followers to burn the city to the ground.

(rough translation: "Burn it all, I take full responsibility!")

Many banks have been burned, stores looted and public property destroyed. Thank you Thaksin- I hope you die.

Further reading: BKK POST: Rioters set fire to 34 places

Comment by Ralph van den Berg

Posted on 22 May, 2010

The city and the rest of the country are slowing turning back to normal life as cleanups started and mourning continues. So far order has been restored and effort are being made to repair the damages inflicted on the buildings and society.

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