BradinAsia Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 About 1:30 this afternoon in the Wat Ket area of Chiang Mai, a helicopter circled around for 10-15 minutes then left. The helicopter soon returned, circled in the same area, hovered, and descend to about 50 ft altitude, then we heard the sound of automatic weapons firing several bursts, again the helicopter left, but again returned. This scenario was repeated several times and again the sound of automatic weapons firing, seemingly at a target on the ground. We could could not see the firing well because our view was partially obscured by trees. Several times the helicopter was close enough that we could see it was a military type helicopter but had no makings of any kind. The location where the helicopter was hovering and possibly firing weapons was just east of Chiang Mai- Lamphun Road about 600-800 meters southeast of Holiday Inn. Has anyone else in this area heard about this? My neighbor said it was probably the police fighting drug dealers. Internet news this evening had an article about shooting of the movie called "The Coup" started here a few days ago. Maybe what we saw was part of the movie. Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Shooting a movie in town. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARISTIDE Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 The Coup' Starring Owen Wilson, Pierce Brosnan Begins Shooting in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 And when they say "Shooting in Thailand", they really mean shooting, in Thailand ! Cue yet another warning from Burger-Man, about how there's going to be a coup, against the government ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARISTIDE Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 accidental pun And when they say "Shooting in Thailand", they really mean shooting, in Thailand ! Cue yet another warning from Burger-Man, about how there's going to be a coup, against the government ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradinAsia Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 Shooting a movie in town. I already mentioned in the OP about the movie being shot in town. Have you see anything to actually confirm this guess of mine and yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARISTIDE Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Its in the news, just google "The Coup' Starring Owen Wilson, Pierce Brosnan" Shooting a movie in town. I already mentioned in the OP about the movie being shot in town. Have you see anything to actually confirm this guess of mine and yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradinAsia Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 Its in the news, just google "The Coup' Starring Owen Wilson, Pierce Brosnan" Shooting a movie in town. I already mentioned in the OP about the movie being shot in town. Have you see anything to actually confirm this guess of mine and yours? Maybe you guys can't (or don't) read. In the OP I mentioned the news article about the movie. Who is starring in the movie has little to do with whether or not the helicopter I saw was associated with the movie. Sometimes good info is provided on this forum. Other times asking a question is a total waste of time. I could probably learn more by asking the old lady housekeeper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeThePoster Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 The loud bang was the sound of Pierce Brosnans falling career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anto Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 The loud bang was the sound of Pierce Brosnans falling career. Really ,I would welcome such a fall .lol >>The Irishman was photographed locking lips with Latino actress Salma Hayek on a Malibu beach yesterday, right, in a scene for his new movie 'How To Make Love Like An Englishman'. Earlier this week, the 60-year-old was snapped in a passionate embrace with 32-year-old Jessica Alba in another scene from the movie.<< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 God how miserable he must be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orang37 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 >>The Irishman was photographed locking lips with Latino actress Salma Hayek on a Malibu beach yesterday, right, in a scene for his new movie 'How To Make Love Like An Englishman'. Earlier this week, the 60-year-old was snapped in a passionate embrace with 32-year-old Jessica Alba in another scene from the movie.<< I hope he doesn't get a fever blister. ~o:37; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myshkin Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 This was shot last night around 5pm from the Riverside condo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEPJjt433Sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Who is starring in the movie has little to do with whether or not the helicopter I saw was associated with the movie. LOL right, because shooting out of a helicopter in a downtown urban area totally happens in real life in Chiang Mai. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 This was shot last night around 5pm from the Riverside condo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEPJjt433Sg That must be complete porn to the Quadcopter video guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 The OP is correct, it did happen, security at my place tried to explain what it was all about, unsuccessfully, but he seem happy and he clearly hadn't been shot so why worry, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterSmiles Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 They were practicing for the protests in Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anto Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) This was shot last night around 5pm from the Riverside condo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEPJjt433Sg One single helicopter ?Its clearly a budget movie . Edited November 8, 2013 by anto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 This was shot last night around 5pm from the Riverside condo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEPJjt433Sg One single helicopter ?Its clearly a budget movie . Copy --> Paste. I was actually surprised that they need a real life helicopter at all. Can just CGI a bunch of them you'd think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 This was shot last night around 5pm from the Riverside condo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEPJjt433Sg One single helicopter ?Its clearly a budget movie . Copy --> Paste. I was actually surprised that they need a real life helicopter at all. Can just CGI a bunch of them you'd think. In Thailand? Cheaper to rent one. A decent brown envelope would do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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