It's hard to say what's going to happen over here with the reds and the government clashing. The reds don't want to compromise, no one but them wants Taksin back, the yellows are now threatening to take matters into their own hands. I'm not sure if anyone know how this thing will play out.
On a lighter note I just got back from holiday round one up north in Fang, Chiang Mai, and Pai. Round 2 involves me relaxing at home in Bangkok. This will be promptly followed by surfing and island hopping down south.
Here's the treehouse I stayed at in Pai: