Government Meets in Chiang Mai as Coup Rumours Continue
Thailand’s government has met in Chiang Mai to discuss how to deal with the protests which continue to paralyse Bangkok’s airports. Prime Minister Somchai has been advised it is unsafe for him to go to Bangkok with continuing speculation about a military coup. The Bangkok Post is quoting a government spokesman who said, ‘As there [...]
Bangkok Airports Still Closed
Both of Bangkok’s airports, Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang, remain closed because of the sit-in demonstrations by anti-government protesters. There is still no clear indication of when the airports will re-open.
The stalemate will have to come to an end sooner or later and something will have to give. The government say they will not resign, [...]
Prime Minister Back in Thailand to Face Crisis
Thai prime minister, Somchai Wongsawat, has arrived back in Thailand following the APEC summit in Peru. His flight is reported to have arrived at Chiang Mai, a northern city and province which remains a stronghold of support for the current government as well as former leader, Thaksin Shinawatra. Large numbers of pro-government supporters wearing red [...]
Advice for Travellers Flying to Bangkok
With the current closure of Bangkok’s international airport, visitors due to fly to Bangkok are advised to contact their airline or tour operator. Nobody knows when Bangkok airport will re-open, but airlines and tour operators will be able to advise travellers whether tickets can be re-arranged or refunded. In such circumstances, airlines will normally let [...]
Thai Army Chief Urges Government to Call New Elections
The occupation of Bangkok’s international airport could be the straw that broke the camel’s back. Although the anti-government protests have been going on since June, the situation at Bangkok airport has grabbed international headlines and will have a severely detrimental effect on Thailand’s hugely important tourist industry. Thai army chief General Anupong Paochinda is the [...]
Bangkok Airport Closed
Last night, anti-government protesters forced the closure of Bangkok’s international airport. The chaotic events unfolded after a day of protests from the anti-government PAD group. Protesters switched their focus to Bangkok’s international airport following reports that Prime Minister Somchai was flying in to Suvarnabhumi from an overseas summit in Peru. The PAD group began blocking [...]
Protesters Delay Passengers at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport
The anti-government protesters have now targeted Bangkok’s international airport at Suvarnabhumi. Although flights are currently operating as normal, traffic congestion and road closures mean that passengers face a long walk from drop off points to the terminal building. Local reports suggest that passengers face walking up to 3 kilometres as police and officials try to [...]