Siam Paragon

Central World and Siam Paragon remain closed Monday, April 5

Mon, 04/05/2010 - 15:15 — admin

Central World and Siam Paragon remain closed on Monday despite government threats to make arrests and take legal action against red shirt protesters who have set up camp in the central shopping district, an area popular with some foreign tourists and affluent Thai people.

Red shirt protesters continue to beat their drums

Siam Paragon closed

Red shirts at Central World in Bangkok

Mon, 04/05/2010 - 02:39 — admin

CENTRAL WORLD AND SIAM PARAGON IN BANGKOK CLOSED FOR A SECOND DAY.

Red shirt protesters have continued to occupy a central Bangkok shopping district for a second day despite stern warnings of stiff penalties and up to a year in prison. Ignoring warnings in the press to stay away, we decided to go along on Sunday evening and have a look for ourselves.

Red shirt protesters outside Gaysorn Plaza