PAD blocks entrances of Surat Thani airport

SURAT THANI: -- Supporters of People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) blocked entrances of Surat Thani airport on Tuesday afternoon to oppose Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej for announcing the state of emergency in Bangkok.

The supporters announced that they would seize the runway and will use it as a venue to hold anti-government protest in the province.

The blockade stopped airport staff and passengers from entering and exiting the airport. It also prevented all vehicles from entering the area.

According to director of Surat Thani airport Chamnong Sorn-aksorn, security has been stepped up to prevent the protesters from seizing the runway.

-- Bangkok Post 2008-09-02

PAD shuts down Surat Thani Airport

SURAT THANI: -- The People's Alliance for Democracy have sealed all entrances and exits at Surat Thani Airport and declare their intention to shut down the airport's runways to use as a rally site against the government.

People's Alliance for Democracy members in Surat Thani province conducted a demonstration at Surat Thani Airport by blockading incoming and outgoing routes to the airport, as well as entrances and exits to terminals. Vehicles, airport staff, and local citizens have been unable to enter or leave airport grounds.

The Director of Surat Thani Airport, Mr. Chamnong Sarn-Aksorn (จำนงค์ สารอักษร) said that he has bolstered security and increased safety measures at the airport, following the PAD's seizure of airport runways for use as a rally site. Local authorities report that the general atmosphere remains orderly, with a continuous caravan of People's Alliance for Democracy supporters from various districts in Surat Thani arriving at the airport.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 02 September 2008

So that's it,

back to chaos!?

Soon there might be a state of emergency in the whole country.

Time to sell and pack up, or will peace come back?

I find that smiley just perfect for the events: