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A few hundert Red Shirts on motorcycles and cars got applauded by onlookers during their parade on Pattaya's South Road.

The Red Shirts run People Radio stations nationwide and People Television, a cabel TV channel.

Traffic Police escorted the peaceful demonstration.

With Police and Military posing at almost every corner of Bangkok (and Pattaya too), visitors get the impression to sit in the wrong movie. It seems that the much praised Land of the free is a farce.

The red shirts rally would officially begin at noon on Sunday, March 14th, when leaders of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) would read out a statement demanding the government of the aristocratic elite to dissolve the House of Representatives and hold a general election. Acting Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban said tough action will be taken against law breakers during the red-shirt protests. Starting Wednesday night, a total of 50'000 soldiers, police, civilians and volunters had been deployed for peace-keeping operations. They include 30'000 troops. Only a few companies of special forces, on special missions, were armed, Mr Suthep said. A so called peace-keeping centre is located in a safe place inside the compound of the 11th Infantry Regiment. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban will stay there during the rally, Mr Suthep added. Army commander-in-chief Gen Anupong Paojinda reaffirmed on Thursday that he, navy chief Adm Kamthorn Phumhiran, air force chief ACM Itthaporn Supphawong and all their subordinates will not stage a military coup.

The Thai government has announced that it will invoke the Internal Security Act (ISA) from 11-23 March 2010, in Bangkok and seven surrounding provinces. The ISA puts the military in charge, with powers to impose curfews, restrict numbers at gatherings and man check points if they deem such measures necessary. The Thai army is now in charge to keep Abhisit Vejjajiva's unpopular government in power. Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva already cancelled a planned trip to Australia. I have never thought about giving up. I have to do my duty and take care of the country, Thailand's Prime Minister said on March 10th. I will not hold on to power. If the House dissolution or my departure will make things better, I have no problem at all, Mr Abhisit stated on March 11th.

1. Indonesia
2. Cambodia
3. Vietnam
4. Philippines
5. Thailand
6. India
7. China
8. Malaysia
9. Taiwan
Asia's least corrupt country:
Singapore. Congratulation!

Almost all boothes at the second floor of Tukcom Shopping Center on South Pattaya Road are selling ('original' copies of) BlackBerry phones bearing the ('original') BlackBerry brandname on the cases. Prices start as low as 2590 Baht...

I like them too!

About 3 years ago the 'unlimited' food at Pattaya's popular Buffet Restaurants was 99 Baht per person, excluding drinks. Today an evening at a Buffet Restaurants costs between 129 and 179 Baht/person (again excluding drinks). The proprietors claim the latest price increase in vegetables, rice and meat forced them to adjust their prices again.

La Vache qui rit, the popular creamy cheese from France, was outsold during the last few weeks almost everywhere in Pattaya.

Since March 6th the packages are back on the shelves at Carrefour for 135 Baht on the shelf, but 128 Baht only at the cashier(!) and at Tesco/Lotus for 140 Baht. My lady smiles again - and her daughter too...
Before I can catch one single piece they already had their hands on! BigC now sells Scott's Vitamin C Pastilles:
20 pcs for 59 Baht, but 50 pcs for 159 Baht!
: BigC sells the large box 8% more expensive than the small one!

This is Pattaya: You can rent almost everything...
with the right amount of money - and a lot of self-belief - even a complete A Go-Go on Soi 14 & 15.

Tony's on Walking Street announces to have Walking Street's most beautiful Russian dancers. Perhabs I am outdated, but if I should have the desire to meet Russian ladies, I would book a flight to Russia and would stop strolling on Pattaya's Walking Street! Stop the Press:
A source close to Tony's told me, with the new attraction Tony's likes to show the world how much nicer Thai girls are...

Elegant Doggy is the name of the shop for your fashion-conscious dog at the 3rd Road / Central Road intersection. The shop sells everything your doggy likes, including clothes for four-legged Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United fans.

According to the new law, discos have to close at 03:00, but Thailand's intelligent lawmakers forgot(?) to regulate the opening time. Therefore some venues can stay open into the morning hours - if they open 1 second after the official closing time... Amazing Thailand!

Rodeo Girls, the struggling A Go-Go Club on Soi Pattayaland is back with a new management team. A faultily neon sign over a longer periode tells a lot about the professional skills and/or the financial situation of the actual owner(s) of a company...

Fall in Love, the Coyote Club on 2nd Road, closed during the last week of January 2010. Since a few days Tandoori House opened at that location as Pattaya's Best Indian Cuisine.

Last month Pattaya inaugurated its 4th police superintendent in less than a year! For more information about Pattaya's promotion scandals read our February 2010 News. TiP (This is Pattaya)!

On February 25th 2010 Pattaya Police collected over 100 Ladyboys and real Ladies on Pattaya Beach Promenade and ordered them to visit their headquarter on Soi 9 to pay their monthly 'fee(s)' for using Beach Road as their daily business place. Same procedure
as every month.

On February 28th was Makha Bucha Day, a Buddhist day without alcohol and, as usual, without soda water. Many bars closed or served soft drinks in the light of a running TV set, but visiting a restaurant I could drink my Coke in plain light.

200 Grams of my prefered café, real café - not the instant treated one, cost 85.50 Baht at Tesco/Lotus and at BigC, but 92 Baht at Carrefour. One of the better 2.1ch Computer Speaker Systems cost 790 Baht at Tesco/Lotus, but 890 Baht at Carrefour and Tukcom. A DVD Player with an integrated AM/FM Receiver costs 1'990 Baht at Tesco/Lotus, but 2'390 Baht at Carrefour.

According to the latest statistic every single Japanese adult drinks seven liter of sake during a year. Sake is Japan's Rice Wine. Its alcoholic content is up to 20%.

Save Bluefin Tuna - abstain to eat sushi or order sushi prepared without Bluefin Tuna!

Burapa Bike Week
Pattaya Bed Race
Cowboy Music Carnival

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