Uncle Dave and Aunt Reta had to cancel their trip over to see us because the Bangkok airport is closed for a while. Both airports actually. The protesters invaded the airports and police have been sent in by the gov't to deal with it in a non-violent way.
The news said there may be a military coup tonight. The protesters just wont give it up.
They voted in a not-so-smart P.M. because he offered 1000 baht to any of them who vote for him, so all the poor people up in chiang mai voted for him and he got in, and now the thai people dont like him and are trying to over throw him.
Now all the thai people in places like Patong and Pattaya are suffering beacuse they arent making money off tourists during high season.
The king isnt getting involved right now, but basically all he has to do is say "leave the airport now" and they will listen to him. I dont think its that serious yet, or else he would be doing something by now. But that doesnt change the fact that the airport is CLOSED.
Now we dont get to see them!! :(
Jessica tried calling the hotel they booked to see if she could get a refund and the girl says she "doesnt know"
We're still going to go down to see all our friends, but it would have been really great to see them though! Jess said they are going to come back in the spring, and bring ERIN! which will be even better!!
Its just bad timing, thats all.
2 comments:
Hey girls! Sad news about the parents/aunt&uncle. Hope things are safe there for you.
Do you think you will be home for aug 30 2009? Probably not hey?
Al
Quite Possibly!!! Whats the 30th?
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