This post will also jump queue due to recent development in Pattaya. On 2nd April, I had intended to go to Vimanmek…somebody told me the ticket used in the grand palace can be used here too. Have I been tricked again?
Anyway, I was told by the tuk tuk driver that the road was blocked and he was unable to bring me there. So I asked around and walked under the blistering sun. I ended up being more adventurous than usual and went through the heart of where the action lies…even got myself a red souvenir 
Note that I have no interest in Thai politics. I do not support whoever, not even in my own country
As I passed through the area, I can feel the spirit was high. In fact some were singing and dancing on stage. There was a huge stock pile of food on the street, souvenirs and people sleeping on the street. Everything was peaceful. The police station was a few steps away.
[...] Hmm..well let me see. It was he day that I wanted to visit Vimanmek but ended up witnessing the Red uprising. Walk about the area abit and then went to the Golden Mount. Steps going up felt like going up to [...]