johnny7511 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 hi Im heading to bangkok next monday for my honeymoon and then on to phuket 3 days later was just wondering if its safe enough i have seen on the news about the Protesters and phuket airport shut also rioting in bangkok cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 All airports have been re-opened, as i understand it and unless you intend to do any protesting things should be safe here in Bangkok. Phuket you wont have any problems at all, except for maybe a couple of aggressive umbrella drinks forcing you to do things you probably wouldn't do Your name isnt Ras is it? A friend of mine is coming over to Thailand for his honeymoon next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skettios Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 It's not safe. Don't believe the poster above. This situation could boil over at any minute and then there will be anarchy in the streets. Be careful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggybear Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 It's not safe. Don't believe the poster above.This situation could boil over at any minute and then there will be anarchy in the streets. Be careful! PAD member? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HightillDry Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Hi I'm here in this forum, 1st post. During the last coup, new year bombing and the closing down of thai rak thai I was in BKK. Guess we have to be wise and stay away from the protest venues. If it bothers u so much then avoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klikster Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 (edited) Unless the OP goes into an area near the protests, he would probably not even be aware of them. I have not heard of one instance where the protesters targeted tourists. To the contrary, there was a report that tourists were allowed to walk past the picket lines at Phuket airport. Edited September 2, 2008 by klikster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HightillDry Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 It's not safe. Don't believe the poster above.This situation could boil over at any minute and then there will be anarchy in the streets. Be careful! Unless the OP goes into an area near the protests, he would probably not even be aware of them. I have not heard of one instance where the protesters targeted tourists. To the contrary, there was a report that tourists were allowed to walk past the picket lines at Phuket airport. today my colleague just came back to singapore in one piece... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doczenith83 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I understand that several airports were closed a few days ago and that Thai International Airways announced it would delay flights in and out of Bangkok. I will be HOPEFULLY flying in to Bangkok on the 12th of September with Emirates Airlines from Dubai. How likely do you guys think they will shut down Suvarnabhumi Airport? I was in BKK during the Thaksin riots and coup as well. I was there for a total of 8 months for my studies and never ventured to the protest areas and basically never realized a single thing. However if the government starts imposing curfews and checkpoints and so forth.. I don't know if it will be worth coming down. I only want to go to RCA and MBK! haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I understand that several airports were closed a few days ago and that Thai International Airways announced it would delay flights in and out of Bangkok. I will be HOPEFULLY flying in to Bangkok on the 12th of September with Emirates Airlines from Dubai. How likely do you guys think they will shut down Suvarnabhumi Airport? I was in BKK during the Thaksin riots and coup as well. I was there for a total of 8 months for my studies and never ventured to the protest areas and basically never realized a single thing. However if the government starts imposing curfews and checkpoints and so forth.. I don't know if it will be worth coming down. I only want to go to RCA and MBK! haha. Don't worry mate, despite politcal tensions (sp), my experience has been that drinking, shopping and eating never is affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doczenith83 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I understand that several airports were closed a few days ago and that Thai International Airways announced it would delay flights in and out of Bangkok. I will be HOPEFULLY flying in to Bangkok on the 12th of September with Emirates Airlines from Dubai. How likely do you guys think they will shut down Suvarnabhumi Airport? I was in BKK during the Thaksin riots and coup as well. I was there for a total of 8 months for my studies and never ventured to the protest areas and basically never realized a single thing. However if the government starts imposing curfews and checkpoints and so forth.. I don't know if it will be worth coming down. I only want to go to RCA and MBK! haha. Don't worry mate, despite politcal tensions (sp), my experience has been that drinking, shopping and eating never is affected. Thanks for your assurance mate... Lets hope my entry and exit to the country is as flawless and obstacle free as the drinking, eating and shopping that I want to do! I'm only looking to have a good time. I really hope for the sake of the Thai people, that these political problems boil over real soon. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I understand that several airports were closed a few days ago and that Thai International Airways announced it would delay flights in and out of Bangkok. I will be HOPEFULLY flying in to Bangkok on the 12th of September with Emirates Airlines from Dubai. How likely do you guys think they will shut down Suvarnabhumi Airport? I was in BKK during the Thaksin riots and coup as well. I was there for a total of 8 months for my studies and never ventured to the protest areas and basically never realized a single thing. However if the government starts imposing curfews and checkpoints and so forth.. I don't know if it will be worth coming down. I only want to go to RCA and MBK! haha. Don't worry mate, despite politcal tensions (sp), my experience has been that drinking, shopping and eating never is affected. Thanks for your assurance mate... Lets hope my entry and exit to the country is as flawless and obstacle free as the drinking, eating and shopping that I want to do! I'm only looking to have a good time. I really hope for the sake of the Thai people, that these political problems boil over real soon. Martin They are about to boil over don't worry, but the good news is that it will likely happen before you arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doczenith83 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I guess this may come to some advantage for me... I can stretch out my legs on the plane due to so many people canceling and I will quickly pass immigration at the airport! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrong Turn Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 hiIm heading to bangkok next monday for my honeymoon and then on to phuket 3 days later was just wondering if its safe enough i have seen on the news about the Protesters and phuket airport shut also rioting in bangkok cheers. The situation can change either way, on a daily basis, IMO. You'll have to keep checking, daily. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tig28 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 It's not safe. Don't believe the poster above.This situation could boil over at any minute and then there will be anarchy in the streets. Be careful! bloody hel_l-----another one!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendix Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Protests? What protests? Have I missed something/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Protests? What protests? Have I missed something/ Bendix surfaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmart Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I'm scheduled to go and give a presentation in Bkk on Thursday. Sounds like a good excuse to cancel / postpone?? #$%@ that for a game of soldiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsocr Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I just flew out of Suvarnabhumi Airport yesterday back to the states for a visit and had no problem at all. Before leaving I stayed a few days in BKK and the only time I new of the protests was on the news. I return in a week and things may change but thats life. Tsocr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrong Turn Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 The OP uses the word "safe" when I think a more appropriate word is "possible to travel via airport." Yes, it's safe. Airport? Hopefully it's be open and operating. Actually, too much is lost by a closed international airport, no matter what side folks are on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yabaaaa Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Protests? What protests? Have I missed something/ Yes someones protesting about the protestors....... bloody typical!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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