Bangkok - without the bang

I had expected by this stage in my trip to be in a position to share with you a picture from the coup frontline here in Bangkok.  APC's trundling up Sukhumvit maybe, or troops firing on rioters in Victory Monument square. However, none of that is happening and I have not so far seen any sign of the military. The only tangible effect is due to the 10pm curfew and even that is now being ignored by the bars, which are mostly staying open until midnight.

Anyway, with my work finished for this trip now time to head off to the even more peaceful and quiet Koh Tao, hopefully for a spot of diving.

I had an hour or so to kill before the coach was due to depart Bangkok, so I decided, on Adam's recommendation, to check ot the Khaosan Road - home to the world's backpacker community.  Can't say that I was over impressed.  The adjacent road seem to have much better bars, restaurants and musical entertainment.