Demonstrations Update, 8th Dec

Dear ISB Community,

At this stage, school will open tomorrow.

 
Because of demonstrations all buses and vans will depart at 2:15pm on Monday 9th December.
 
The 3:30pm and 5:00pm buses have been cancelled.
 
The following activities are cancelled:
  • ES After School Activities
  • ES After School Thai
The following activities will continue for Nichada based students only:
  • CAO Activities: Community swimming (Panther Swim), gymnastics, dance (ASD), baseball (BBSA), and music lessons (IMP), Panther Tennis (PTT), scouts, etc
  • HS and MS athletic practices
We will be carefully monitoring the situation and will be in touch further should we receive additional information.
 
We have been informed that protestors will gather on Monday morning at the locations listed below and begin marches to Government House at 9:39am.
 

1. Changwattana-Vipavadee-Victory Monument-Rajvithi-Dusit Zoo-Chamaimuruchet Bridge-Parliament

2. SCB Rachadapisek-Fortune Town intersection-Victory Monument-Payathai Intersection-Sri Ayudhaya Rd.-Benjamabopit Temple-Parliament

3. Akamai-Sukhumvit-Rajaprasong, Rajatawee=New Petchburi Rd-Urupong-Pitsanulok-Parliament

4. Wongwian Yai-Sathorn Bride-Charoen Krung-Rama 4-BoBe Market-Tehwakram Bridge-Nang Leung Race Course-Parliament

5. Ministry of Finance-Rama 6 Bridge-Pathipat-Kiagkai-Tewait-Ministry of Education-Parliament

6. Democracy Monument-PinKlao Bridge-Charansanitwong-KrungTon Bridge-Tewait-Ministry of Education-Parliament

7. Silom-Rama 4-Hua Lampong-Yaowarat-Wang Burapha-Pan Fah Bridge-Nang Leung Race Course-Parliament

8. Democracy Monument-Satree Wit-Wang Dang-Parliament

9. New Petchaburi Rd-Parliament

 
Copied below is an Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations in Bangkok
 
December 8, 2013

Domestic political activists in Thailand have announced they intend to hold large demonstrations at several sites throughout Bangkok on Monday, December 9, 2013. These demonstrations may continue in the coming days, including at several Thai government facilities in areas within and outside of Central Bangkok.

In preparation for these potential activities, the Thai government has increased the police presence around government buildings and in other locations. Significant traffic delays are possible in these areas; please plan travel accordingly.

The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok will be open on Monday as usual. Please check the Embassy’s web page and Twitter feed for updates.

Even demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. You should avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations. Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to local news media reports.
 
 
Sincerely,

Dr. Andrew Davies
Head of School
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