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Published: January 1st 2007January 1st 2007
Rangsit Campus
Thammasat University has two campuses. This is a photo of "Bryan's" building at Rangsit Campus.
Miranda and I went out for dinner at about 7:00 pm on New Year's Eve to a small restaurant about five minutes from Wendy House. As we were ordering our meal, a young Thai man asked me if he could take the remote control off my table and change the television station from "New Year's celebrations" to a news program.
When I asked why, he said that some bombs had gone off in Bangkok in four different areas and he wanted to follow the story. By the time we had finished supper, six bombs had reportedly exploded. There were varying reports as to the number of people killed and injured.
Our Swedish friend, Lisa, informed us about the cancellation of New Year celebrations. As we walked towards Siam Square, the streets were empty. I stayed downstairs at Wendy House and talked to the people who were gathering, as their party plans had been changed.
Apparently, two more bombs went off at midnight. These bombs would have killed many people, but luckily the streets were now almost deserted.
Mother
Miranda and I went to bed early, but were
New Year
Bryan at Thammasat before the New Year's Holiday.
Most people believe that the bombs were planted by Islamic terrorists, but the government will not admit it because they are worried about a backlash.
We also heard that bombs were planted in the tourist areas of Khao San Road and Lumpini Night Bazaar. Apparently they were found and diffused.
Links:
Islam's War on Thailand
The 21st Century: War Without End
Bangkok Bombs Deaths
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Miranda and Bryan enjoying the Holiday Season.
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Miranda and Lisa shopping near Siam Square.
Dec 31, 2006 - Government calls off New Years festivities
Bryan and friend accept that fact.
Bus. Class II
Bryan and his students at Thammasat University. He loves the student's enthusiasm and sense of humour.
The New Siam Square
The fountain near Siam Paragon shopping centre is a place of delight.
Siam Paragon
The newly-opened shopping centre, Siam Paragon, is a wonder of architecture and places to shop (if you can afford it)! Just inside the entrance, Miranda enjoys some of Bryan's humour.
Comments
Date: 2nd June 2007
What a wonderful treat to read your journal. Your style of writing is splendid. What talent! Bryan and Miranda, this has taken me back to Bangkok and helped me remember New Year's Eve and the bombings. As well, to remember how grateful I am to have such caring friends. Keep up the good work!
From Blog: ENTRY 54 - Bangkok Bombs
What a wonderful treat to read your journal. Your style of writing is splendid. What talent! Bryan and Miranda, this has taken me back to Bangkok and helped me remember New Year's Eve and the bombings. As well, to remember how grateful I am to have such caring friends. Keep up the good work!
From Blog: ENTRY 54 - Bangkok Bombs
Date: 2nd October 2007
First
HI !! I'm first student that comment this blog..... ?! - First, I saw my picture in your blog...... That's great.....(My eyes look ^_^ when I smiled) - OH! Ajan B. went to siam paragon and central world...... hmmm! You seem bored haaaaaa!!!.... - I love your story about your morther she seem to be worry about you ...... Thanks for grate information about bombs
From Blog: ENTRY 54 - Bangkok Bombs
First
HI !! I'm first student that comment this blog..... ?! - First, I saw my picture in your blog...... That's great.....(My eyes look ^_^ when I smiled) - OH! Ajan B. went to siam paragon and central world...... hmmm! You seem bored haaaaaa!!!.... - I love your story about your morther she seem to be worry about you ...... Thanks for grate information about bombs
From Blog: ENTRY 54 - Bangkok Bombs
Date: 3rd October 2007
second
Good day ! I'm a quiet student in your class.I wear an orange T-shirt in a picture.I think,you have a good luck on New Year's Eve because you stay far from some bombs.But if you stay near some bombs,you would feel exciting.I just a kidding. BYE
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second
Good day ! I'm a quiet student in your class.I wear an orange T-shirt in a picture.I think,you have a good luck on New Year's Eve because you stay far from some bombs.But if you stay near some bombs,you would feel exciting.I just a kidding. BYE
From Blog: ENTRY 54 - Bangkok Bombs
Date: 3rd October 2007
Good day!!! Do you remember me? My name is ART. Oh you can remember me. I SEE. I want to tell you "You are a very lucky person" Because you didn't hurt by BOMB an dthe important thing is you have a lot of good students in your class.This name of class is Communicative Business English 2 at 2. Someday I will travel around the world like you if I have a good job good money good wife like you.You are my idol. Have a good day. Bye (^-^)
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Good day!!! Do you remember me? My name is ART. Oh you can remember me. I SEE. I want to tell you "You are a very lucky person" Because you didn't hurt by BOMB an dthe important thing is you have a lot of good students in your class.This name of class is Communicative Business English 2 at 2. Someday I will travel around the world like you if I have a good job good money good wife like you.You are my idol. Have a good day. Bye (^-^)
From Blog: ENTRY 54 - Bangkok Bombs
Date: 3rd October 2007
;]
Good Day! Ajarn.Bryan I'm the third one who comments your Blog. If I would you, I will go back home immediately on New Year’s Eve. However, I like your picture which you act as the model beside you. gtg,Bye!
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;]
Good Day! Ajarn.Bryan I'm the third one who comments your Blog. If I would you, I will go back home immediately on New Year’s Eve. However, I like your picture which you act as the model beside you. gtg,Bye!
From Blog: ENTRY 54 - Bangkok Bombs
Date: 4th October 2007
I hope that I am the fifth one (really fifth one)
First, like everybody I have to say Good day!! Ajarn Bryan I'm the fifth one. I hope that I'm the real fifth one don't like Bo 555...At that night,I enjoyed New Year party at my friend house and it's very far away from Siam so my mother didn't worry too much anyway I love your second picture(Bryan and friend accept the fact) I think it's very funny but I really sad that in the third picture don't have me ;[ "May be you should take our class photo again take it again please I want to be a part of picture (=_=) Have a nice weekend. Bye bye (na ka)!!
From Blog: ENTRY 54 - Bangkok Bombs
I hope that I am the fifth one (really fifth one)
First, like everybody I have to say Good day!! Ajarn Bryan I'm the fifth one. I hope that I'm the real fifth one don't like Bo 555...At that night,I enjoyed New Year party at my friend house and it's very far away from Siam so my mother didn't worry too much anyway I love your second picture(Bryan and friend accept the fact) I think it's very funny but I really sad that in the third picture don't have me ;[ "May be you should take our class photo again take it again please I want to be a part of picture (=_=) Have a nice weekend. Bye bye (na ka)!!
From Blog: ENTRY 54 - Bangkok Bombs
Date: 5th October 2007
Noo : sixth
Good Day! I'm Noo, your student in EL321. While I was typing this comment, my friends saw you and said that you look like Santa Claus. I think i agree them. --->In this New year 2008, something unexpected may happen again so i think you shouldn't go anywhere or beware of the bombs. Take care for yourself and see you again in our class. Bye bye.
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Noo : sixth
Good Day! I'm Noo, your student in EL321. While I was typing this comment, my friends saw you and said that you look like Santa Claus. I think i agree them. --->In this New year 2008, something unexpected may happen again so i think you shouldn't go anywhere or beware of the bombs. Take care for yourself and see you again in our class. Bye bye.
From Blog: ENTRY 54 - Bangkok Bombs
Date: 6th October 2007
the seventh is my favorite no^ ^ha ha
Good day teacher -I am Kate.I think I am so lucky to be in your class.You are very nice and kind and I have a lot of fun from this class ...About that Event in last new year I was home watching TV with my parents.They are interested in this news very much and this news cause them more worried about me.lol.They warn me to be more careful wherever I go or whatever I do.I am so lucky to decide to go home cause there's someone try to throw the bomb to the policemen in front of the book shop where is not far from my dormitory those days too --I cannot remember the date exactly... so,have to say that We are so lucky to be alive to meet each other ha ha ha Take care
From Blog: ENTRY 54 - Bangkok Bombs
the seventh is my favorite no^ ^ha ha
Good day teacher -I am Kate.I think I am so lucky to be in your class.You are very nice and kind and I have a lot of fun from this class ...About that Event in last new year I was home watching TV with my parents.They are interested in this news very much and this news cause them more worried about me.lol.They warn me to be more careful wherever I go or whatever I do.I am so lucky to decide to go home cause there's someone try to throw the bomb to the policemen in front of the book shop where is not far from my dormitory those days too --I cannot remember the date exactly... so,have to say that We are so lucky to be alive to meet each other ha ha ha Take care
From Blog: ENTRY 54 - Bangkok Bombs
Date: 7th October 2007
Good day Professor Bryan! I've heard this rumor before it was happened. My friend told me that it might be a bomb during the celebration. I stayed in my hometown. Eventually, it was happened. I was not surprised. I think it was too bad for everyone. It was inexpected. We all should be happy because we would celebrate. Then we had to see a tragedy instead of happiness. After that day, it happens again and again. So we should be aware of the bombs. People should look after something that might be a bombs. If you suspect this, you shoul tell the police. It could help, if you don't think like it is not my duty. We will be safe.
From Blog: ENTRY 54 - Bangkok Bombs
Good day Professor Bryan! I've heard this rumor before it was happened. My friend told me that it might be a bomb during the celebration. I stayed in my hometown. Eventually, it was happened. I was not surprised. I think it was too bad for everyone. It was inexpected. We all should be happy because we would celebrate. Then we had to see a tragedy instead of happiness. After that day, it happens again and again. So we should be aware of the bombs. People should look after something that might be a bombs. If you suspect this, you shoul tell the police. It could help, if you don't think like it is not my duty. We will be safe.
From Blog: ENTRY 54 - Bangkok Bombs
Date: 8th October 2007
The group of EVIL
Hey Good day AJ Byan. I am the one from the group of evil lol. Oh Bryan I saw my picture on your blog. why i am so fatty? I think that because camera wasn't good. i'm so sad despite in our i'm the most handsome boy!!! by the way Mrs. Marinda is very beautiful. I think you should give A to us. You see. Oh i see. kaojaiii
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The group of EVIL
Hey Good day AJ Byan. I am the one from the group of evil lol. Oh Bryan I saw my picture on your blog. why i am so fatty? I think that because camera wasn't good. i'm so sad despite in our i'm the most handsome boy!!! by the way Mrs. Marinda is very beautiful. I think you should give A to us. You see. Oh i see. kaojaiii
From Blog: ENTRY 54 - Bangkok Bombs
Date: 8th October 2007
Good Day Arjan Bryan. I'm Mike. I'm the one in the Group of Evil. Do u remember me? If u don't , look at the photo. One guy who close the eyes. Just only one guy that close the eyes. It's me. So about the Bomb. I think the person who set the bomb is very very bad guy. I suspected that he's real Thai person. Thai people shouldn't hurt each other. By the way about the score. Don't give "Group of Evil" a "Z". A kind teacher should give A to the students. LoL. TakeCare yourself.
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Good Day Arjan Bryan. I'm Mike. I'm the one in the Group of Evil. Do u remember me? If u don't , look at the photo. One guy who close the eyes. Just only one guy that close the eyes. It's me. So about the Bomb. I think the person who set the bomb is very very bad guy. I suspected that he's real Thai person. Thai people shouldn't hurt each other. By the way about the score. Don't give "Group of Evil" a "Z". A kind teacher should give A to the students. LoL. TakeCare yourself.
From Blog: ENTRY 54 - Bangkok Bombs
Date: 8th October 2007
Good day Professor Bryan !
Good day Professor Bryan! First of all I have to say sorry for late visiting your travel blog. I've looked aroud this blog and I have not seen my photo. Why? Just kidding !, I took that photo so , I wasn't there. Your blog is a very nice travel blog, there are many things. For me , It's really good to study in your class , You are very kind and I have a lot of fun in your class and I wondered if I was in this class but with other teacher or instructure , would it be fun like this? --I don't think so. And you are also make the least speaker like fern and bee to able speak Eglish. I think you are a great teacher. About the bombs. In 31 dec. 2006 evening I stayed at home and watching TV but I've planed to go out and then there was a breaking news about the bombs at victory monument and then other places. I've shocked with that news and my mother told me that it was my luck that I did not went out in the early evening. I think the people who did it must repay for their guilty. They made tragedy instead of happiness in new year party. I feel sorry for the victims of these bombs and hope that it won't happe agian.
From Blog: ENTRY 54 - Bangkok Bombs
Good day Professor Bryan !
Good day Professor Bryan! First of all I have to say sorry for late visiting your travel blog. I've looked aroud this blog and I have not seen my photo. Why? Just kidding !, I took that photo so , I wasn't there. Your blog is a very nice travel blog, there are many things. For me , It's really good to study in your class , You are very kind and I have a lot of fun in your class and I wondered if I was in this class but with other teacher or instructure , would it be fun like this? --I don't think so. And you are also make the least speaker like fern and bee to able speak Eglish. I think you are a great teacher. About the bombs. In 31 dec. 2006 evening I stayed at home and watching TV but I've planed to go out and then there was a breaking news about the bombs at victory monument and then other places. I've shocked with that news and my mother told me that it was my luck that I did not went out in the early evening. I think the people who did it must repay for their guilty. They made tragedy instead of happiness in new year party. I feel sorry for the victims of these bombs and hope that it won't happe agian.
From Blog: ENTRY 54 - Bangkok Bombs
Date: 11th October 2007
Good day!!
I'm sorry to comment late and I see my picture. My face is very dark. I like your picture named Bryan and friends accept the fact. You should have more couple picture.I like to see the couple. It's very cute. On the top page, you look like Tom Cruise play the movie but I don't know it named
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Good day!!
I'm sorry to comment late and I see my picture. My face is very dark. I like your picture named Bryan and friends accept the fact. You should have more couple picture.I like to see the couple. It's very cute. On the top page, you look like Tom Cruise play the movie but I don't know it named
From Blog: ENTRY 54 - Bangkok Bombs
Date: 11th October 2007
Good day prof. Bryan,I watched our group photo.I think it's a good photo and it made me laugh because all the guys did the same post accidentally about the bombs,my friend called me and told me about it when I was having a dinner with my family.I was very shock and felt sorry for the victims. Fortunately there was no one I know got injured.
From Blog: ENTRY 54 - Bangkok Bombs
Good day prof. Bryan,I watched our group photo.I think it's a good photo and it made me laugh because all the guys did the same post accidentally about the bombs,my friend called me and told me about it when I was having a dinner with my family.I was very shock and felt sorry for the victims. Fortunately there was no one I know got injured.
From Blog: ENTRY 54 - Bangkok Bombs
Date: 11th October 2007
good day, Mr. Bryan. i think it's not too late to leave a comment in your blog, right? i wonder why i can not remember about the bomb in new year's eve. by the way, i am so glad that you and your wife were safe. and the most important thing is " don't forget to give me an "A" ". thank you (kob kun ka)
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good day, Mr. Bryan. i think it's not too late to leave a comment in your blog, right? i wonder why i can not remember about the bomb in new year's eve. by the way, i am so glad that you and your wife were safe. and the most important thing is " don't forget to give me an "A" ". thank you (kob kun ka)
From Blog: ENTRY 54 - Bangkok Bombs
Date: 15th October 2007
where is the new photo?
Good day! Aj. Bryan. As you told us last time in class that you will post the new photo of us in the blog but I didn't see it. However I still like your photo named Byan and friend accept the fact.
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where is the new photo?
Good day! Aj. Bryan. As you told us last time in class that you will post the new photo of us in the blog but I didn't see it. However I still like your photo named Byan and friend accept the fact.
From Blog: ENTRY 54 - Bangkok Bombs
Date: 22nd October 2010
:)
Good day ka AJ :) Did you remember the chubby girl in the english for economics class? Hahahaa... Hope you will. The world is so round. I never think before that I will meet you again through this website. Thanks for the technology advancement! Anyway, Thanks for everything. My english is a lot better now and you are the big part of that :) Now I'm working in the international firm and have to communicate with English all the time (don't you believe hahahaa...). Thanks for changing my bad attitude about english and thanks for teaching me with patience. KOB KHUN KA :)
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:)
Good day ka AJ :) Did you remember the chubby girl in the english for economics class? Hahahaa... Hope you will. The world is so round. I never think before that I will meet you again through this website. Thanks for the technology advancement! Anyway, Thanks for everything. My english is a lot better now and you are the big part of that :) Now I'm working in the international firm and have to communicate with English all the time (don't you believe hahahaa...). Thanks for changing my bad attitude about english and thanks for teaching me with patience. KOB KHUN KA :)
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thank you both ,you made my day!!!!! send me more send me more OH I think thats part of a song! lots of love from this little corner of the world, I think this could be called plagerism so I better give it up for now. your mom is doing well.
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