Monthly Archives: May 2014

Mixed messages from Thai coup and a growing divide in the streets

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Katherine

The leaders of the military coup under way in Thailand shortened a nationwide curfew, doled out payments to rice farms, and cracked down more strictly on freedom of speech today. The leadership seems to be trying to soften their image while … Continue reading →

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Religious fest stretches curfew in Chiang Mai

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Katherine

In Chiang Mai, Thailand, locals butted up against the military-imposed curfew, partying until after 10pm as part of an annual city festival. The Inthakin festival is held in mid-May, to ask the spiritual guardian of the city to bring monsoon … Continue reading →

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Thais weigh peace, democracy

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Katherine

The situation in Thailand escalated from martial law to full-blown military coup around 5 p.m. on May 22. Despite new restrictions imposed by the army (especially those limiting media outlets), most Thais are sticking to their usual daily routines, and … Continue reading →

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Under martial law, Thais take little notice, but lots of selfies

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Katherine

This is not how I pictured martial law. At 3 a.m. Tuesday, two days into our vacation in Thailand, the Thai military declared martial law across the country. According to Wednesday’s Bangkok Post, a top Army’s general said martial law … Continue reading →

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