I was at the airport the night it was closed down. Staff abandoned positions as did Police. Protesters were very polite and friendly. I had extended family which included an 11 month old child. We returned to our villa in Hua Hin and after about 10 days and several false starts we were summoned by Emirates to be in BKK city centre at 4 am in the morning. We were then transported in an 8/10 bus convoy to Chiang Mai. On route our bus went on fire and we all had to escape via the upstairs emergency exit. A spare bus was included in the convoy and we and our burnt luggage eventually arrived in Chiang Mai and were then flown home by Emirates. Tried to claim Emirates but they told me to try the bus owner???. Maybe I should try getting my 1 oz of flesh from the guys getting sued by the airports.