Saturday, May 24, 2014

Military Coup, Who?

SO, it has not been a secret that Thailand has been experiencing some political unrest since the beginning of 2014. Recently things have elevated beyond the point of a few protests monthly. The Thai Military has officially executed a coup, and has taken over control of the country. I know I know that sounds dramatic and extremist. It is a fact that the country of Thailand now has the head of the military acting as interim Prime Minister until future elections, but it is also a fact that Thai soldiers that are occupying the streets of Nan (the city I live in) are letting foreigners take pictures holding their guns and smiling. I am not trying to distract from scariness that is a military coup… All I am saying is that if I had to be living in a country during a military coup Thailand would be one of my first choices, probably behind Switzerland. The only repercussion I have felt is the countrywide curfew that has been imposed from 10pm-5am, which has totally cramped my style this weekend! Ugh. As for the upcoming week I assume it will be business as usual, and back to school for this English teacher. More information on the political situation to come later, but first........ let me take a military coup selfie. 


1 comment:

  1. This must be making your Mama...well, you know. When Christine was in Africa, I felt the same way. BTW, you look lovely in your purple garb. You glow, girl!

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