May 30 is the day the Courts will rule on the dissolution of the TRT and Democrat parties.

Because it is unknown what may happen when the Court gives it’s ruling, AOFT would recommend that it’s members, especially in the Bangkok area, shop a day early and gather enough food to last a couple of days.

The system could become unstable in the event of mass protests and using caution would be the best approach. We would caution our members to stay away from such gatherings if possible.

Please contact your local Embassy or Consulate for any specifics that may affect your Nationality.

In the event that there is the possibility of imminent problems or danger to our members we will email you all directly. We will have updates that affect the members here and on the AOFT site.

Areas where trouble could possibly erupt

Sanam Luang: Tomorrow, when the Saturday People Against Dictatorship plans an anti-coup rally. Popular Jatukam Ramathep amulets will be given away to gatherers.

The Royal Plaza: Thursday, when PTV plans a rally at a nearby location.

Headquarters of the two main parties involved: the Democrats, off Rama VI Road, and Thai Rak Thai at the Navasorn Building on Rama III Road.

Checkpoints will be set up at Pok Klao, Pin Klao and Krung Thon bridges and on all roads connecting to them. These bridges and certain sections of the roads will be closed if the protest becomes too large.

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Places to avoid

Areas with heavy police presence

Within the Constitution Court compound on Chakra Phet Road, where only 500 people will be permitted inside.

Around the compound, where 900 policemen and a back-up force comprising an unspecified number of soldiers and municipal police will be on duty. Only 3,000 supporters of both parties and onlookers will be allowed near the compound

Source: the Royal Thai Police

I spent the afternoon at the Thai Consulate in Vancouver and, at least on the outside, everything seems normal on that front.

I did notice that NZ, Oz and Canada have Travel Warnings and Advisories on their websites.

Sounds bad. Prevention is better than cure anyway. Thanks for the advice Aoft.org and Admin.