J and I managed to get over to where my colleagues and the farmers they work with are demonstration. They were originally scheduled to go home tonight, but a group of the demonstrators are supposed to be meeting the prime minister tomorrow, so they aren't sure how long they are staying. But we're headed home tonight. I've written about some of the issues in previous posts. I'll just put up the pictures now.
We got there after they marched to Government House today, so no action shots.
We wandered into the Southern Thai part first.
They were happy to show me their sign and have me photograph it.
Then the sent us to the Northern Thai section.
They were happy to show me their sign and have me photograph it.
Then the sent us to the Northern Thai section.
And this is what things look like pretty much. Lots of people sitting around under the blue tarps. It's really hot and humid.
Finally I found my group. It was good to see people I recognized and who recognized me. But everyone was friendly to us, even those who had no idea why I was there.
Here's the laundry area. I know my group left Thursday night and
today is Tuesday, so they've been here a while.
Here's the water and shower area. Also a nearby hotel was letting them take showers for 5 or 10 Baht a head if I remember right.
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