Larry's Travels
January 1
Well Thailand really came into the New Year with a bang, actually 9 of them. Thankfully they were small and only 2 people were killed but still it was a horrendous start of the year. It seems that these cowardly acts were intended to embarrass and hurt the economy of Thailand because now tourists will think twice about coming to this wonderful country. The backers of the ousted Prime Minister, Taksin, are thought to be behind the bombings. This is the first time these acts were aimed at this sweet and kind country and it is a shame.
They picked strange targets and thankfully they were antipersonnel bombs. One was put in a trashcan and killed an innocent man walking by. A couple of police traffic buildings and the Victory Monument in the center of Town. I think they were meant to intimidate the government and tourists more than really kill anyone but the results were the same. 2 dead and 34 injured.
Aek and I were in Pattaya for New Years and were treated to a wonderful fireworks display. Our small hotel is located right on the beach and we have a nice balcony overlooking the water and beach. Next door was a large dinner and show and they provided fireworks also. So we had a ringside seat for the show on the beach, next door at the hotel, north to the center of the town and south to the Jomtien area. All three were spectacular. We purposely had an early dinner just a few blocks away because there are many people on the streets and there is sometime about an Asian and fireworks and firecrackers. Unlike America, which waits until midnight to celebrate the New Year, these people can’t seem to wait and the fireworks and firecrackers started at about 6pm. I had my doubts whether they would have any left for midnight but I shouldn’t have worried. It was spectacular. Sipping cocktails on our balcony and watching the wonderful show and being private and not fighting the crowds and traffic was great.
Tonight they are having a street party in the Jomtein Plaza area, which is like a two story set of shops, restaurants, and bars. The cost is 200 baht, about $5.00 for a buffet dinner and drinks. Very nice thank you to the people in the area. Then we may go into town to do some sightseeing on the “walking street. ” People watching is at it’s greatest on this street. About a mile long, many shops, bars, entertainers, and just strange and funny people walk from one end to another. At least you don’t have to watch for cars.
Went to the beach, called home, and wrote a note on the internet to let people know we are safe and sound 2 hours south of Bangkok. No problems, no worry.
January 1
Well Thailand really came into the New Year with a bang, actually 9 of them. Thankfully they were small and only 2 people were killed but still it was a horrendous start of the year. It seems that these cowardly acts were intended to embarrass and hurt the economy of Thailand because now tourists will think twice about coming to this wonderful country. The backers of the ousted Prime Minister, Taksin, are thought to be behind the bombings. This is the first time these acts were aimed at this sweet and kind country and it is a shame.
They picked strange targets and thankfully they were antipersonnel bombs. One was put in a trashcan and killed an innocent man walking by. A couple of police traffic buildings and the Victory Monument in the center of Town. I think they were meant to intimidate the government and tourists more than really kill anyone but the results were the same. 2 dead and 34 injured.
Aek and I were in Pattaya for New Years and were treated to a wonderful fireworks display. Our small hotel is located right on the beach and we have a nice balcony overlooking the water and beach. Next door was a large dinner and show and they provided fireworks also. So we had a ringside seat for the show on the beach, next door at the hotel, north to the center of the town and south to the Jomtien area. All three were spectacular. We purposely had an early dinner just a few blocks away because there are many people on the streets and there is sometime about an Asian and fireworks and firecrackers. Unlike America, which waits until midnight to celebrate the New Year, these people can’t seem to wait and the fireworks and firecrackers started at about 6pm. I had my doubts whether they would have any left for midnight but I shouldn’t have worried. It was spectacular. Sipping cocktails on our balcony and watching the wonderful show and being private and not fighting the crowds and traffic was great.
Tonight they are having a street party in the Jomtein Plaza area, which is like a two story set of shops, restaurants, and bars. The cost is 200 baht, about $5.00 for a buffet dinner and drinks. Very nice thank you to the people in the area. Then we may go into town to do some sightseeing on the “walking street. ” People watching is at it’s greatest on this street. About a mile long, many shops, bars, entertainers, and just strange and funny people walk from one end to another. At least you don’t have to watch for cars.
Went to the beach, called home, and wrote a note on the internet to let people know we are safe and sound 2 hours south of Bangkok. No problems, no worry.
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