(Red converse sneakers on sale at Red Shirt protests)
I could post something long, complex and intelligent about the current Red Shirt protests in Thailand, but I will leave that to journalists and political bloggers. Instead, I will answer a much simpler question: how’s the shopping?
Here’s a rundown of Red Shirt-related items you can buy on Ratchadamnoen Avenue.
Whether it’s fighting to overthrow the government and reinstore democracy, or just Valentine’s day, these famous red heart clappers are a must: (modeled here by my friend Andrew):
If you’re going to be a Red Shirt protester, first-off, you need to get yourself A RED SHIRT:
“Red in the land” is a popular slogan:
Some Thaksin arm-bands for STRONG-ARMING THE GOVERNMENT:
IT’S TIME FOR DEMOCRACY! Some red clocks:
Selling some perfumes:
DON’T LET A BAD HAIR DAY GET IN THE WAY OF DEMOCRACY! Some red hats:
Girl selling a red version of the “highway place sign” shirts currently quite popular in Bangkok:
I have nothing witty to say about this guy selling red slogan-themed badges, stickers and keychains, I just thought he was kind of cute:
Go East, Young Woman 
Is the perfume for when you’ve been protesting for days without a shower?
haha, maybe!