Protests or public gatherings which will disrupt officials in their performance of duties during the APEC Summit and related meetings, between November 14th and 19th, are banned from the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre and 19 hotels during that period, according to an announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office.

 

The 19 hotels are:

 

Grand Hyatt Erawan

Anantara Siam

Park Hyatt

Rosewood Bangkok

The Okura Prestige

The Athenee

Conrad Bangkok

KIimpton Malai Bangkok

Sinthorn Kempinski Bangkok

Sheraton Grand Sukhumvit

Siam Kempinski Bangkok

So Bangkok

Waldorf Astoria

The Saint Rigis

Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park

Sukhothai Bangkok

Banyan Tree Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

Shangri-La Bangkok

 

Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/queen-sirikit-convention-centre-and-19-hotels-off-limits-to-protesters-nov-14th-19th/

 

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Freedom of speech , freedom to protest, but not in places where somebody can see or hear you and certainly not by non Thais and other Governments, as in Thailand everything is perfect.... Sad that everything is so controlled by army, police and Government... And it is fake as the world knows what is going on here already... just not to loose face now.. But there will be a day that Thai people don't accept it anymore.. and than......

Edited November 12, 20223 yr by ikke1959

52 minutes ago, webfact said:

 

The 19 hotels are:

 

Grand Hyatt Erawan

Anantara Siam

Park Hyatt

Rosewood Bangkok

The Okura Prestige

The Athenee

Conrad Bangkok

KIimpton Malai Bangkok

Sinthorn Kempinski Bangkok

Sheraton Grand Sukhumvit

Siam Kempinski Bangkok

So Bangkok

Waldorf Astoria

The Saint Rigis

Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park

Sukhothai Bangkok

Banyan Tree Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

Shangri-La Bangkok

Wonder why they left off the PB Hotel, Soi 3?

1 hour ago, webfact said:

between November 14th and 19th, are banned from the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre and 19 hotels during that period, according to an announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office.

Thailand ways of respecting/enforcing democracy, human rights, free speech, free movement .... as long the international media and community don't see it, they can claim they are respecting it... farcical at it's best

1 hour ago, ikke1959 said:

Freedom of speech , freedom to protest, but not in places where somebody can see or hear you and certainly not by non Thais and other Governments, as in Thailand everything is perfect.... Sad that everything is so controlled by army, police and Government... And it is fake as the world knows what is going on here already... just not to loose face now.. But there will be a day that Thai people don't accept it anymore.. and than......

Let them protest somewhere where they don't interrupt everything.

That week will be bad traffic for everybody even under best conditions. We really don't need any protesters to make it worse.

42 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Wonder why they left off the PB Hotel, Soi 3?

People have to relax somewhere. ???? 

1 hour ago, ikke1959 said:

Freedom of speech , freedom to protest, but not in places where somebody can see or hear you and certainly not by non Thais and other Governments, as in Thailand everything is perfect.... Sad that everything is so controlled by army, police and Government... And it is fake as the world knows what is going on here already... just not to loose face now.. But there will be a day that Thai people don't accept it anymore.. and than......

Why? do you of a country, any country that is perfect? in more than some countries protestors are shot at and arrested, do you not see the the news?...

1 hour ago, ezzra said:

Why? do you of a country, any country that is perfect? in more than some countries protestors are shot at and arrested, do you not see the the news?...

yes in Thailand .......They even use watercanons with chemicals...  Block with containers, Should see how they protest in Amsterdam for instance...or France, or USA , the capitol... forgot it??

Edited November 12, 20223 yr by ikke1959

That list of hotels; are they all Five Star, highfalutin, or pricey ?

 

I Googled the first three; YES, expensive, more than I can afford.

Edited November 12, 20223 yr by IAMHERE
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1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Let them protest somewhere where they don't interrupt everything.

That week will be bad traffic for everybody even under best conditions. We really don't need any protesters to make it worse.

They surely have a point to protest or do you agree that the country is ruined now?? High corruption, high airpollution, slow decision making, no serious investments in traffic education,  but greed  and pocketfilling... and a justicesystem that is gives no justice There is a big need to change 

No meeting of national leaders worth it's salt goes ahead without a proper protest taking place.

37 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

They surely have a point to protest or do you agree that the country is ruined now?? High corruption, high airpollution, slow decision making, no serious investments in traffic education,  but greed  and pocketfilling... and a justicesystem that is gives no justice There is a big need to change 

And what does all of that have to do with APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation?

 

Sure, there are problems in Thailand, since forever. And they should be solved. But I don't think any (disrupting) protests at APEC time will change that.

 

Thais should vote for competent and honest politicians. That would make a huge difference. But it seems that is not what most Thais want to do. They prefer to vote again and again for the same corrupt politicians and then they are somehow surprised when they have a corrupt and incompetent government. Protests won't change that.

37 minutes ago, champers said:

No meeting of national leaders worth it's salt goes ahead without a proper protest taking place.

Define "proper protest".

And how many of those leaders will notice and how many will care?

44 minutes ago, IAMHERE said:

That list of hotels; are they all Five Star, highfalutin, or pricey ?

 

I Googled the first three; YES, expensive, more than I can afford.

Of course they are. Does anybody expect that any of the leaders like to stay in cheap hotels?

 

Maybe with a special price just for APEC delegates?

 

Who pays for all of the hotels? Do individual countries pay there own? Or is it the trusty Thai Taxpayer putting money into the pockets of the big families who own the hotels and the convention center?

The international delegates enter into the alternate reality, where Prayut pretends that the Junta never existed and Prawit keeps time on his borrowed "stolen" Rolex.

 

Protestors keep out 

4 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

They surely have a point to protest or do you agree that the country is ruined now?? High corruption, high airpollution, slow decision making, no serious investments in traffic education,  but greed  and pocketfilling... and a justicesystem that is gives no justice There is a big need to change 

Wonder which immaculate country you come from? ????????

5 hours ago, IAMHERE said:

That list of hotels; are they all Five Star, highfalutin, or pricey ?

 

I Googled the first three; YES, expensive, more than I can afford.

You don't need to ask the price if the tax-payer is paying.

So are the penalties for protesting in these areas raised now?  

I think protests at big summits are so the respective reporters from each country writes a story about the reasons for the protests.   It will be interesting to see how things really go.   

18 hours ago, webfact said:

Protests or public gatherings which will disrupt officials in their performance of duties during the APEC Summit and related meetings, between November 14th and 19th, are banned from the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre and 19 hotels during that period, according to an announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office.

Keep order I say... Keep order.

Wonder where I've heard that before?..

Ahhh yes just before the gunshot.. now I remember.

17 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Freedom of speech , freedom to protest, but not in places where somebody can see or hear you and certainly not by non Thais and other Governments, as in Thailand everything is perfect.... Sad that everything is so controlled by army, police and Government... And it is fake as the world knows what is going on here already... just not to loose face now.. But there will be a day that Thai people don't accept it anymore.. and than......

Boom?

16 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Let them protest somewhere where they don't interrupt everything.

That week will be bad traffic for everybody even under best conditions. We really don't need any protesters to make it worse.

Some people don't like to be trodden on like dirt.. they do something about it... 

and not in a far off location where they can't be heard.

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Boom?

No they should put containers in front of the gates as they do  normally at the Government house  and other places

Thai MFA pays first, later send bills to atendees accordingly. The whole process takes monthes, some countries play "not received your fax yet". Funny thing is that some hotels refuse to participate for security reasons, but generally its a big deal of money. And corruption.

This was in response to the swimmers earlier this week...

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand/40021963

 

 

The police presence in the park this morning was massive. Feel for the chaps wearing the full riot gear.

 

I udnerstand the need for security but the overwhelming presence makes it seem like the government has now real power without force.

 

Lots of BMWs in the neighboorhood, checking foreigners.

 

Thailand's constitution guarantees free spech except, but, if someone decides they don't like what protesters are saying.

 

Section 34. A person shall enjoy the liberty to express opinions, make
speeches, write, print, publicise and express by other means. The restriction of such liberty
shall not be imposed, except by virtue of the provisions of law specifically enacted for the
purpose of maintaining the security of the State, protecting the rights or liberties of other
persons, maintaining public order or good morals, or protecting the health of the people.

Academic freedom shall be protected. However, the exercise of such freedom
shall not be contrary to the duties of the Thai people or good morals, and shall respect and
not obstruct the different views of another person.

 

 

On 11/12/2022 at 5:15 PM, Liverpool Lou said:

Wonder why they left off the PB Hotel, Soi 3?

It would be perfect...    plenty of off-street parking!