As things are getting a little intense (like camping) down south, I just wanted to check in and let you know that everything is totally normal and safe up here in Chiang Mai. If the protests weren't all over the local and international news, I would never even know that anything was going on.
However, we all know that things can change quickly, and we're preparing just in case. PiA, Mom, and others are sending me updates, and my trusty Google Reader is subscribed to Bangkok Post headlines.
Coups in Thailand are frequent and always bloodless, since the new government's success depends entirely on its approval by the King, who would never condone violence. During the last coup (18 months ago), a couple of tanks rolled down the streets of Chiang Mai, everybody got the day off of work, and that was about it. Regardless, I'll be careful.
The only thing I'm worried about is that Jay, who is visiting right now, won't be able to fly back to Singapore tomorrow because his flight is routed through Bangkok. However, it looks like the police have pretty much secured Suvarnabhumi Airport, so everything should work out fine.
Of course, it would be a real shame if Jay had to extend his visit. Then we'd have to go out again, and I'd have to take more photos like this:
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