Thailand standoff quelled

After a violent conclusion to the standoff in Bangkok between “red shirt” protestors and the Thai government on May 19, calm seems to have returned to the city. During the nine weeks of protests and violence, more than 80 people were killed. 

The State of Emergency remains in place, but the curfew has been lifted. The BTS Skytrain has resumed normal service. The huge Central World shopping mall, damaged by arson, will take months to rebuild.

The US and British governments have lifted their travel warnings but recommend caution in numerous provinces.