AloisAmrein

Why don't you just fly with Air Asia? Much cheaper then Thai.

It largely depends on the weather. Recently it was 7 degrees in the morning in Chiang Mai. Nothing of tropical climate. No need to change clothes every day. And when you look like a lot of Thais walk around in dirty clothes, mostly younger men, but even some women, then you don't have to be concerned wearing the same clothes 2 days or more. By the way: Vietnamese people look much more tidy then Thais and care much more about it.

but won't all this be relaxed regarding citizens of neighbouring countries when AEC comes into force?

And 40,000 people blacklisted ! WOW that is a phenomenal amount

The AEC is not about letting all citizens of neighbouring countries move around freely or come into Thailand. It's restricted to a select few occupations, nothing to do with the labouring classes.

True - I highly doubt that the AEC will ever come close to the free movement of labour model seen in Europe. On day one, the disparities in national wealth and population demographics would be just too great. Just compare Laos and Singapore. So you're quite right ... a lot of people here tend to overplay the importance of the AEC.

Just compare Montenegro, Portugal, Serbia, Greece with Switzerland... the same in Europe!

Who of a western country would be so stupid to come to Thailand for working? Except for a multinational and to be paid a salary salary like at home? Malaysia is much better, but even there the salaries are not competitive. The only place to consider is Singapore, but live quality is low there.

There getting brave with daylight attacks now. Give the Weekend Warriors something to think about this weekend.

Will history repeat itself? The last time the red shirt bombers were so actively attacking peaceful anti-Shin protesters, the protesters were forced to seek shelter in a safe environment which turned out to be Suvarnabhumi airport. Will they again be forced to retreat defensively to the airport?

Never read bigger bullshit. The yellows blocked the airports nearly during 2 weeks and you call this terrorism peaceful protest. Are you blind?

Typical of the people that vote for Taksin and family. Only do something when they want money for nothing.

Rice planting is nothing for you? You think the farmers should work for free?

Why don't you fly? Nok Air has flights from Udon to Chiang Mai. About 60 US$. Or take a minubus from Vientiane to Chiang Mai. No need to go to Udon Thani.

Look here: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2347680

You should calculate more time then indicated here.

Blah Blah Blah...do they realize, how ridiculous, they sound to Thai people? Thai people don't take advise, suggestions or orders from outside the Country.

The suggestions are all good, but Amnesty International has no rights, or power in Thailand whatsoever.

Their heart is in the right place, but they should do their research before they open their mouth.

Not true at all. In the 70ies the U.S. airforce wanted to install airbases for bombing Laos and Vietnam, and Thailand agreed in the aggression of his neighbour.

Well done Khun Suthep. A well deserved recognition by a much respected organisation. May you have much success in your mission over the next few days/weeks. Message to the Thaksin lovers 'If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all'.

Khun Suthep should change his name: Khun Mussolini would be more correct.

One more who has too much money and wants to support Thai burocracy.

The never ending story.

If so, the effect is very poor.

The amount stolen is equal to only around two 500 Euro Notes. Maybe he felt carrying it was safer than leaving it in his hotel room.

Yet, being anywhere drunk and elderly in the middle of the night walking alone can find you mugged almost anywhere in the world.

wow they have 500 euro notes?

My country has 10k notes i think.

Is your country Indonesia or Laos? So you are a rich man, easy to become a millionaire.

Don't pay sinsod. I also did not pay, I refused because my wife had already a son, when we married. Your lady should be more then happy with the money you pay every month, and I think you pay really too much. Average income in Thailand is between 10'000 and 20'000 Baht per month. It seems that the mother of your lady mistakes you for a milk cow, common attitude in Thailand, because they think all falangs are millionaires.

Thailand on his way to fascism, with Suthep as the "Führer"

After crossing the border, take a tuk-tuk to Nong Khai bus station for 50 baht, then take the normal bus to Udon for 35 baht, which will stop at Udon bus station. From there take a minibus to the airport, 80 baht.

TAT: increased numbers of tourists... of course, many use Thailand now as transit country only, as I do. Malaysia, 10 days Thailand, Laos, 2 days Thailand, Laos, 3 days Thailand, all visa-exempt entry, same for Laos. So already 3 more tourists in the TAT statistic.

I have Swiss passport and I got 15 days only ad Sadao border crossing. Entered on 15th december. Now I am in Laos, visa-free entry for 15 days to Laos.

Suthep = Thailand's Hitler