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.
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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