Oh dear, it looks as though insurgents are now targeting tourists as well. Even though this has been going on for almost two decades now, I've never felt unsafe there. I was supposed to be going to Phuket next year 
www.theguardian.com/world/2016/aug/11/one-dead-and-20-injured-in-two-bomb-blasts-in-hua-hin-thailand
I also worry for the number of 'suspects' that have been caught. Thai officials are well known for their scapegoating when it comes to protecting tourism.
Did you think you were poor growing up?
Why on earth would anyone plant.....
Only 50% of middle age adult manage more than 1 brisk 10 min walk a month.
