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PussyLover 69
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Report from Bangkok Post dated Wednesday 7 April 2010 :-
State of emergency declared in Bangkok
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Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Wednesday evening declared a state of emergency under the executive degree for administration in emergency situations in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and some districts of Samut Prakan, Pathum Thani, Nakhon Pathom and Ayutthaya.
The state of emergency took effect immediately after it was announced.
Mr Abhisit announced the move in a live nationwide television broadcast from the Centre for Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) at the 11th Infantry Regiment in the presence of the cabinet members.
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Posted on: 11:48 am on April 7, 2010
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PussyLover 69
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Report from Bangkok Post dated Wednesday 7 April 2010 :-
Tour operators see grave risks
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Tourism operators have urged all parties to stop using the country's tourism industry as a hostage in the ongoing political conflicts.
A protracted conflict would not only affect businesses and the economy, but also rural economies and lower-income workers, said tourism experts.
"We (the tourism operators) have been held hostage in political standoffs on several occasions,'' said Kongkrit Hiranyakit, chairman of the Tourism Council of Thailand.
"The tourism industry is one of the vital revenue drivers of this country. We must educate the Thai people that they cannot avoid feeling an impact if the tourism industry is damaged.''
Hotels and luxury malls at the Ratchaprasong intersection have seen their income plummet since last Saturday, when thousands of red-shirted, anti-government protesters seized control of what is considered the heart of Bangkok's shopping district.
The government today imposed a state of emergency for Bangkok after protesters stormed the Parliament building.
Mr Kongkrit said the local tourism industry is losing business opportunities when it should have been enjoying the windfall of the global economic recovery the same way its neighbours are.
According to the Tourism Council of Thailand, the number of international tourist arrivals at Suvarnabhumi Airport dropped by 15% to 29,000 per day since the protests of red-shirts kicked off.
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Posted on: 6:19 pm on April 7, 2010
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Prabal
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So its gets further chaotic.
I fly in on Sunday with my friends. They intend to go in and out of Bkk for 6 days before they return on 18th April. I will return on 16th April. More concerned about my friends. Their base of travel will be Bkk and they will return to the city every evening. Looking forward to some advice.
Regards
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Posted on: 9:11 pm on April 7, 2010
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atl
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Pra,
I wouldnt be too concerned, this shit is seemingly not unusual and your friends should be fine! My friends that live there (as I am sure some bro's here will attest) are not really giving it that much thought, seriously.
I am not there to give first hand knowledge, but my buds dont seem worried about it at all, and actually what they are more concerned with is the 40 degree heat at the moment 
Chok Dee,
atl
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Posted on: 9:27 pm on April 7, 2010
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China Sailor
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Quote: from Prabal on 10:11 am on April 8, 2010
So its gets further chaotic.
I fly in on Sunday with my friends. They intend to go in and out of Bkk for 6 days before they return on 18th April. I will return on 16th April. More concerned about my friends. Their base of travel will be Bkk and they will return to the city every evening. Looking forward to some advice.
Regards
RUN!!!!!! Run as far as you can!!!!!!
Or.... you can do what most tourists are doing and enjoy Bangkok whilst staying away from the protest areas.
Sure you can not go to Paragon, MBK, or Siam but there are plenty of hidden gems in the city to seek out and explore.
An article in Singapore's Today Freepaper this morning had an interview with a Singaporean tourist who said they had no issues, did their shopping, saw the sights they wanted, and really did not notice any protesters.
And this is from a member of one of the most kiasu (fearful) people in history ...
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Posted on: 1:15 am on April 8, 2010
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Kaymanx
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I guess the real concern at the back of tourists' minds would be another shutdown of the airport. Once bitten....
Thailand pays dearly...
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Posted on: 9:48 am on April 8, 2010
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haam sup
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Quote: from China Sailor on 1:15 pm on April 8, 2010
Sure you can not go to Paragon, MBK, or Siam but there are plenty of hidden gems in the city to seek out and explore.
Actually, I have heard that MBK hasn't closed since the beginning of the protests. Since it's easily accessible from BTS, I would think it's no problem.
But, of course, most visitors would be well advised to see some of those 'hidden gems' while there is still some of Thailand left in Bangkok...
hs
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Posted on: 6:30 pm on April 8, 2010
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koolbreez
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Biggest problem your friends will have is avoiding the water during Songkran......lol.
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Posted on: 9:23 pm on April 8, 2010
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snpark
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confirming to you mbk IS open has been since day 1
only paragon and siam centre closed (different bts anyway)
traffic round the area not so bad as people are avoiding it
no real change or problems except that one little area in the whole of bangkok no big deal for a level headed tourist
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Posted on: 9:51 pm on April 8, 2010
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China Sailor
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I guess there is some concern developing amoung the Thais.
My GIK called me last night and told me that she was going back to Prachinburi until the situation in Bangkok clears up.
She told me when I come in May she will meet me in Royong or Pattaya because she doesn't like Bangkok anymore.
On the other hand, she is a real sweet girl but a little flighty if you get my meaning...
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Posted on: 11:05 pm on April 8, 2010
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