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Red Shirts' Bangkok fortress becomes tourist hot spot

22.04.10

Curious foreign visitors snap photos amid the razor wire even as red-shirted demonstrators defy a threatened crackdown, railing against the government through loudspeakers while troops and riot police watch from a distance.

The vast encampment is a virtual state-within-a-state, managed by a legion of black-shirted security guards who confidently operate checkpoints, direct traffic and frisk those seeking entry.

By night the standoff in the heart of the Thai capital between anti-government campaigners and armed security forces becomes rowdy and tense, with numbers swelling on both sides.

On Wednesday evening scuffles broke out between the red-shirted protesters and hundreds of rival government supporters, with bottles, stones and firecrackers hurled across enemy lines.

But during the day, tourists like Brian Holdridge from the United States happily snap photos of posing "Red Shirts" at their lively rally encampment, brushing off his girlfriend's fears things could turn violent.

Source: MSN Philippines News

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Has some of the most beautiful and lively cities and tourist attractions in the world. These sites not only play host to descending tourists and curious travelers, they also shield the raw beauty of unexplored regions and unique fests from the rest of the world. With TSI Holidays outbound tourist packages, you can explore the famous with the lesser known attractions and events on your tour to Thailand and its cities.

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Thailand is a place where the past meets the present and creates an ambience that is both charming in its Oriental appeal and exciting in its permissiveness. No matter where you travel in Thailand, you are bound to run into ancient palaces, shrines and Buddhist temples . The islands and beach resorts in Thailand are a haven for water sports and adventure sports enthusiasts. The rainforests in Thailand hold the key to the heart of nature lovers with Koh Samet Marine National Park, Ao Phang Nga National Park , and Khao Yai National Park .

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Events and festivals in Thailand showcase the cultural heritage, natural resource, and progressive frame of mind. Bangkok International Film Festival, Chinese New Year Celebrations, Pattaya Music Festival, Toh Moh Goddess Shrine Festival, Samui Carnival, King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament, Sukhothai Loi Krathong Festival, and Chiang Mai Flower Festival are just some of the festivals that blend Thailand's past with its present. Among the most enchanting annual events that are celebrated with enthusiasm and fervor, the Samui Carnival is definitely an important event. Sponsored by Bangkok Airways, the Samui Carnival is a colorful cultural panorama that glistens with open-air parties, food stalls, folk performances, jam sessions and more. The main objective of the Samui Carnival...

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