The escalating protest movement is a welcome business opportunity as tens of thousands gather in Bangkok
In Thailand, wherever protests erupt, food is never far. Beyond the crowds of mostly young demonstrators who rallied across the country in recent months to call for democratic reforms, food vendors can be seen lining the streets, grilling rows of fish balls, pork balls, and frying chicken. Strings of plump sausages are draped over mobile carts, ready for hungry demonstrators who join rallies after school or work. Sellers are stocked with everything from crispy rolled pancakes to coconut ice-cream and bags of pickled mango.
Even when gatherings were banned last month, prompting a cat-and-mouse game between protesters and the police, food vendors were first on the scene. Sellers were stationed in prime positions before journalists, the authorities and even many demonstrators arrived.
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