Shortly after we arrived at the White Flower Factory restaurant for our final dinner in Bangkok, there was a large explosion about a block from the area in central Bangkok. I'm not sure how we did anything before we had the internet, but within a few minutes we knew the location of the explosion and possible cause. The place we were in seemed safe, so I decided that rather than being out on the streets to get back to our hotel, we would continue the dinner and see how the situation unfolded. The dinner, with some of our Thai friends was great and despite some anxiety all had a good time.
It appears that at least 27 people were killed. The thoughts of the University of Arizona and our Thailand 2015 team are with the families of those killed, with those who were injured, and with all our Thai friends and colleagues. It is hard for rational people to understand what motivates people to harm others in the name of politics, religion or whatever other excuse people have. One thing I have learned in my international work and that we all, despite differences in culture, language, religion, politics or what color shirt we wear (Thai political reference for those who don't follow) are pretty much the same. Peace, everyone.
It appears that at least 27 people were killed. The thoughts of the University of Arizona and our Thailand 2015 team are with the families of those killed, with those who were injured, and with all our Thai friends and colleagues. It is hard for rational people to understand what motivates people to harm others in the name of politics, religion or whatever other excuse people have. One thing I have learned in my international work and that we all, despite differences in culture, language, religion, politics or what color shirt we wear (Thai political reference for those who don't follow) are pretty much the same. Peace, everyone.
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