May 19th, 2010 — Bangkok, Health & safety, Sightseeing — posted by admin
SECURITY forces stormed the Silom red shirt stronghold in Bangkok this morning as skirmishes broke out in Chiang Mai.
Armoured personnel carriers demolished tyre and bamboo barricades around the Ratchaprasong rally site while clashes between protestors and troops continue to wage around the capital.
At least four people, including an Italian journalist, died in todays operation whole more than 50 suffered serious injuries. Continue reading →
May 17th, 2010 — Bangkok, Health & safety, Sightseeing — posted by admin
CHAOS reigns in Bangkok as clashes between red shirt protestors and government troops continued through the weekend leaving 34 dead and 211 injured.
Plans to enforce a curfew have been postponed although all government offices and schools remain shut as tourists and the general populace were warned not to venture onto the streets.
Clashes spread to Chiang Mai and Ubon Ratchathani yesterday, which are both United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) strongholds within Thailand.
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May 10th, 2010 — Bangkok, Health & safety, Sightseeing — posted by admin
THE ongoing political crisis hangs in the balance today after prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva demanded red shirts confirm when they will lift their Silom protest.
The United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) originally agreed to the PM’s proposal for November 14 elections, but still will not tell their supporters to go home.
Now the embattled premier has demanded confirmation today whether the two sides have in fact reached an agreement, or else his reconciliation proposal will be scrapped. Continue reading →
April 29th, 2010 — Bangkok, Health & safety, Hospitality, Sightseeing — posted by admin
NEW Zealand tourists in Thailand have been advised to flee the country because of the ongoing political crisis while US and Canadian citizens have told to avoid all travel to the Kingdom.
The upgraded advice will be a dagger blow to the already wailing Thai tourism industry which has seen a sharp downturn in bookings since the start of the troubles.
Recent demonstrations in Chiang Mai and violent protests in the centre of Bangkok are said to behind the upgraded security directives.
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April 15th, 2010 — Hospitality, Islands, Sightseeing, events — posted by admin
SONGKRAN may not be over yet but Thai Buddhists are already preparing for the next big celebration. Continue reading →
March 11th, 2010 — Bangkok, Health & safety, Sightseeing — posted by Jimmy Kransic
TRAVELLERS have been warned that security will be tightened at Thailand’s airports in response to mass anti-government demonstrations at the weekend. Continue reading →
March 4th, 2010 — Hospitality, Sightseeing, Transport — posted by Jimmy Kransic
DESPITE thousands of tourists visas being granted for Thailand every day, the devoutly Buddhist nation is unable to find space for the Dalai Lama’s sister.
February 3rd, 2010 — Sightseeing, Transport — posted by admin
NOK MINI has launched a new route from Chiang Mai to Udon Thani in order to develop air links to more destinations without the need to connect through Bangkok. Continue reading →
December 22nd, 2009 — Hospitality, Islands, Sightseeing, Transport — posted by Tom Steele
This week saw the commencement of a concentrated crackdown on illegal taxis operating out of the Phuket International Airport, on the southern island state. Continue reading →
December 11th, 2009 — Hospitality, Islands, Sightseeing, Transport, events — posted by Kate Moffit
In a recent survey conducted by Top of The Gulf Regatta together with the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, which aimed at determining sailing trends within Asia, Thailand was voted unanimously as the favourite sailing destination on the continent. Continue reading →
