Thailand

AJ, Browny & Dave take over the airwaves and tackle:
 

• Melbourne local footy

• A "small house party in Hursty" - a cautionary tale 

• Pros of Parade College Preston: a guide for parents

• The cheaters' guide to a school charity walk

• Thailand unrest: will it ruin Dave's holiday?

• Richmond Tigers 2010 season dedication/commiseration

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SYN Schools On Air 18 May.mp3

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Following up on yesterday's story on the bloody Bankok protests, would you still travel to Thailand?

There have been constant violent clashses as demonstrators protest the elitist government. DFAT has advised Australian travellers to reconsider their need to go there.

Phoebe Roth asks a traveller who was all set to head over, and a local travel agent, if it will affect the thousands of Aussies that go there every Summer.

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Thai Tourism - SYNcast.mp3

35 people have died in the past week of street battle on the streets of Bangkok and 244 have been wounded. More than 5000 protesters have been calling for the PM to resign.

Panorama's Alison Hickerson asks a Bangkok resident what's going on.

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Bangkok - SYNcast.mp3

Have you ever been bitten by the travel bug? Ever wanted to push yourself and see what's out there, but found yourself travelling for longer than expected?

Panorama speaks to Ben, who's teaching diving in Thailand after setting off to Europe eight years ago, and to a uni counsellor about whether or not the gap year is such a good idea.

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Travelling - SYNcast.mp3