Thread: Predict the next PAD move

Once they are evicted from the airports, I think these desperate crazy people will take over one of these, by simply sending in 100 guards with a months worth of supplies to block the tracks and stop hundreds of thousands of people from getting to work.

That's a good point Smeg. Unless they lock 'em all up they'll soon find an equally effective strategy.

Originally Posted by Smeg

Once they are evicted from the airports, I think these desperate crazy people will take over one of these, by simply sending in 100 guards with a months worth of supplies to block the tracks and stop hundreds of thousands of people from getting to work.

Nah, not a chance. Theres a bloke on each platform with a radio, whistle and baton. You've obviously never tried drinking a bottle of water or eating a sandwich whilst waiting for the next train, they can be very persuasive.

Originally Posted by melvbot

Originally Posted by Smeg

Once they are evicted from the airports, I think these desperate crazy people will take over one of these, by simply sending in 100 guards with a months worth of supplies to block the tracks and stop hundreds of thousands of people from getting to work.

Nah, not a chance. Theres a bloke on each platform with a radio, whistle and baton. You've obviously never tried drinking a bottle of water or eating a sandwich whilst waiting for the next train, they can be very persuasive.

Agreed, plus they have a hat only worn by the characters of the Thunderbirds TV series and some even have a torch!

But seriously it is a chilling thought and any patience and support they had from the general public would quickly dwindle.

^ This is the reason the chose the airports (first), because it affects mostly foreigners (directly), plus gets more international attention.

Predict the next PAD move

talks on Saturday , what do I win ?

And.... as they run out of places to "occupy" they may well resort to guerrilla tactics.

Unless the government acts soon, civil war could break out

as I write, there is a mob in Chiang Mai stopping cars, bikes etc on the highway and asking whom they support. Do you think anyone has got the answer wrong yet?

The subway would be an easy target as well. (not the sandwich chain)

I predict they will occupy several large hospitals. But not by choice

Originally Posted by DrAndy

Unless the government acts soon, civil war could break out

as I write, there is a mob in Chiang Mai stopping cars, bikes etc on the highway and asking whom they support. Do you think anyone has got the answer wrong yet?

What colour they wearing ?

Originally Posted by DrAndy

as I write, there is a mob in Chiang Mai stopping cars, bikes etc on the highway and asking whom they support.

Manchester United might be a popular answer.


Havent noticed anything unusual where I am (mid-country).
There were a few small rallies a few weeks ago but I would estimate no more than 50 people.

By the time they get finished at the airport, the only place left for them will be the last rites at the temple..with a bit of luck!

Macca's and KFC will be next.

Cut of the average farang tourist's source of food and make it into a real International Incident!

I suppose a few of the hardliners will be looking forward to getting home having an Ub Nam, shaging the missus, kicking the dog and finding out whether they still have a job or not.

I have heard that a few of the major banks have been funding this PAD mini revolution and it must be costing them a fortune especially if they are covering salaries.

Courtesy of notthenation.com

PAD Orders 10,000 Gallons of Kool-Aid

Protest leaders believed to be planning exit strategy from “Final Battle”

BANGKOK – With its faithful followers now occupying Suvarnabhumi Airport, grounding all flights and bringing the tourism industry into a catastrophic standstill, the People’s Alliance for Democracy has mysteriously ordered 10,00 gallons of Kool-Aid, a US-made fruit-flavored soft drink.

“This is the final battle. This is the end of everything we have been fighting for, and soon we shall be liberated into paradise,” said PAD leader Sondhi Limthongkul during a speech on a makeshift stage set up by the PAD in the Departures lounge last night. “Soon the pain will be over.”

With every newspaper in the country roundly condemning the PAD’s latest actions, as well as business analysts unanimously confirming that the airport seizure will cause massive economic damage to a country already in danger of recession, the PAD’s popular support has all but evaporated. Rumors of funding sources abandoning the movement as it has become more radical, and whispers about dissensions in the ranks leading to dwindling numbers of ever-more hard-core supporters have shadowed the headlines of the last few days.

“By seizing the airport the PAD has chosen to martyrdom over revolution,” commented an anonymous source in the army. Although the military has so far elected to stay out of the fray, calls by the PPP-led government to extract the PAD from the airport by force are believed to be backed up by a popular mandate of business owners and the Bangkok middle class that formerly supported the PAD.

The mood at the PAD protests remained defiant as of this morning, with the yellow-clad throngs singing songs, cheering speeches, and in many cases attempting to explain their cause in English to the some 3000 tourists who remain stranded at the airport due to cancelled flights. The PAD also appears to be well-stocked for food and beverages, which makes the order for 10,000 gallons of Kool-Aid rather strange.

“It may be some kind of prop,” speculated a reporter from Thai PBS. “Kool-Aid is blood colored, so who knows, maybe they plan to splash it on themselves symbolically. After that whole menstrual blood incident, anything is possible.”

Wearing white robes instead of the customary yellow shirts, the main five PAD leaders declined to be interviewed for this report, citing the need to prepare for impending “crucial” events. But PAD members were generally looking forward to whatever their leaders had in mind for their next move. “I would do anything to save my country and King from that devil Thaksin,” said one unnamed protestor. “Anything.”

seemingly the pad were all payed to go there, food etc... so why doesn't the opposition go one better and pay them more money to go home, problem solved

Originally Posted by DrAndy

there is a mob in Chiang Mai stopping cars, bikes etc on the highway and asking whom they support

Birmingham City. That normally gets my head kicked in back home so it should work here too

Originally Posted by Smeg

This is the reason the chose the airports (first), because it affects mostly foreigners (directly), plus gets more international attention.

Really? God, I'm thick. I thought the numbskulls had chosen the airport to try & stop the PM flying in and then when he flew elsewhere, just thought it was a good venue for a party & stayed.

Originally Posted by DrAndy

Unless the government acts soon, civil war could break out

as I write, there is a mob in Chiang Mai stopping cars, bikes etc on the highway and asking whom they support. Do you think anyone has got the answer wrong yet?

Sounds a bit childish to me... If I was Thai I would say that I'd rather not get involved as I am non confrontational and just want to get to my aunties dairy farm in Patchabun.