I was in BKK a few months ago and saw the protests. They were very peaceful then. Not even any cops around. Since then, things have changed. Right now I am in Cambodia and end of Feb/start of March I'll be going into Northern Thailand then riding south.
The election is supposed to take place in a few days on the 2nd and the government has deployed 10,000 police to make sure the protesters do not block it. The protesters have said they will boycott the election. If something major will happen, it will probably happen on the 2nd or close after.
So.. truth be told, I have no idea what will happen. Some of my friends in Thailand say even if something does happen, it will be very limited. Other people I have talked to in Vietnam and Cambodia thing something huge is on the way. I'll be watching the news in the next few days. By the time you are going to be in BKK you will know if it is safe, or if it is not safe. I wish I could be more help. I know if I do go back to Thailand, I will avoid BKK.
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