nufc Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Hi was wondering how safe things are at the moment in bangkok, my wife is due for cosmetic surgery there in september, my wife and i and our 13 year old son will be going, just a bit concerned over the recent bombing. if any one can let me know how the feeling on the street is at the moment regards carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistillers Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Things, at the moment, are safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTOE3 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Things, at the moment, are safe. I agree, as safe as any Big City at present, just be sensible. BT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phpbangkok Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 (edited) Im sad that people have to die and get injured for political reasons which could be solved by peacefull means. On other side Its safer here than in NY or Chicago. There are also people getting killed/robbed every day but nobody makes an issue around it. Edited July 29, 2010 by phpbangkok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liveinlos Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I was just passing Central World an hour ago. You can still smell the charred remnants of the horrible fire there and damage is still visible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinberry Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Agreed. It feels safe here. To be honest many of felt relatively safe even during the terrible riots. It was manly localised in one area of Bangkok. If you stay in a Sukhumvit hotel you feel be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygourmet Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I would be more worried about the surgeon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I would be more worried about the surgeon. Good one lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 For what you will require while in Thailand, it's very safe , as previous members have mentioned some area's etc ,so I will I, it's as safe as travelling at night on a train or buss in Perth city, West Australia, probably more safer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotheruser Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 September is a long ways away. Maybe try asking then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESB7 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Befor and then even after 100 people were killed and 2,000 seriously injured, posters on here said it was safe. What happened in May nobody dreamed of that happening. It can so easily happen again. Its not only safety you need to think about, OK you can be sensible and stay well clear of troublesome areas.....but how do we know what areas would be affected...its also the problems of getting around, MRT and BTS closed, major roads blocked.....is BKK actually the best place for plastic surgery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistillers Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 How many people killed or seriously injured were tourists who were conscious of their safety? It can happen again just like a tsunami can happen again and just like another Bali bombing can happen again. Or another terrorist attack in London, New York City or Madrid. I see no reason to avoid Bangkok more than another city at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Democrat Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 For what you will require while in Thailand, it's very safe , as previous members have mentioned some area's etc ,so I will I, it's as safe as travelling at night on a train or buss in Perth city, West Australia, probably more safer. Wow thats a big call. When I was in perth they had many african/negroes on the train every night. they were so friendly. I didn't try the bus though. But sure when travelling be careful ask around before you go to far from the hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESB7 Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 How many people killed or seriously injured were tourists who were conscious of their safety? It can happen again just like a tsunami can happen again and just like another Bali bombing can happen again. Or another terrorist attack in London, New York City or Madrid. I see no reason to avoid Bangkok more than another city at this point. OP may want to read this http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/387353-one-hurt-in-bangkok-grenade-blast/ Bali, Madrid, London and New York I belive were a lot lot longer ago than today ,last Sunday and throughout May/June as in BKK....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 (edited) For what you will require while in Thailand, it's very safe , as previous members have mentioned some area's etc ,so I will I, it's as safe as travelling at night on a train or buss in Perth city, West Australia, probably more safer. Wow thats a big call. When I was in perth they had many african/negroes on the train every night. they were so friendly. I didn't try the bus though. But sure when travelling be careful ask around before you go to far from the hotel. Yeah thats my home city , I know what I'm talking about , believe me it ain't safe, U were lucky. Edited July 30, 2010 by chainarong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhgz Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 "hey had many african/negroes on the train every night. they were so friendly." How was your trip to Australia? "The negroes were so friendly". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChinnyReckon Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 I think it should be safe in Thailand as long as you avoid any Big C. Thats where things always seem to happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcruzer Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 thailand is the country that everyone loves to hate! due to the large expat population every incident is blown way out of proportion. the use of the word EMERGENCY in the latest decree from government would not be used in any other coutry! basically it is an order to stop gatherings of X amount of people. .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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