On Sat, 01 May 2010 01:56:28 +0000, Larry wrote:

Bruce wrote in
:

The reports of the demonstrations give a totally different picture
then what actually exists. The demonstrations are in a specific,
small, area and the rest of the city goes on about its business with
no interference. For example, I went from the house, in North Bangkok
to China Town, in S. W. Bangkok, yesterday using public transportation
with no more problems (crowded Underground ) then at any other time.



When I lived in Tehran, Iran, from 1977-79, my mother would get her
panties all in a knot worrying about me blowing all to hell when she
watched the stupid American TV tabloid news. She was convinced I was
dead.

It is enlightening to actually be at an event that is reported in the
International press and then reading the reports. It is obvious that
few of the reporters actually understand the situation and many,
perhaps most, of the reports are very superficial. In addition it
seems that everyone has his political stance so you get reports
written from the Right and others from the Left when the real
situation is right down the middle.

Cheers,

Bruce
(bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom)