think878787 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Chaeng Wattana - 22/04 - Avoid I have just come back from Laksi and there were 100s of riot police moving in on the site. At the same time I noticed buses full of PDRC at the site and the usual convoys of pickup trucks continually arriving. I also noticed a couple of empty army trucks there too. Might well end up like last time but even so it will make sense to avoid the area today. Should chaeng wattana still be avoided? I should be arriving in a couple days to go to the government complex. Also I posted this elsewhere but maybe this is a better place for it. Anyone know if the department of consular affairs is open as normal? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apiwan Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Went to big C imperial world today to snout about because need to extend visa before 15th May. Man there's loads of burmeese. Laos and Cambodia n's. Doing there visas to. From what I gather it's row D for extension. Didn't get the opening times has it was very busy. Anyone been recently. Also to extend my 60 day visa. I believe it's 1.900 baht for 14 days and passport. Pics needed ??? Thanks Sent from my SM-N9005 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Just for everybody's information. The Anti-government protestors are in the Bangkapi today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thait Spot Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Just spent 75 minutes northbound on Phaholyothin going 200m. There appears to be a fire at or near the criminal courts at Ratchada. This was after a massive storm so probably lightning Sent from my Nexus 4 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taony Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 There are a lot of people entering Ratchadamnern Nok behind government house right now. That area is already a protest zone, but as they make there way there, traffic in the area is affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) We've been told by our colleagues there to cancel our visit to Rama IV next week - they are anticipating a demonstration site close to their office, near Tesco, near the Klong Toey Port Offices. I don't know if they are just being over-cautious, or stalling, or if there is anything specific happening in that area - would appreciate any confirmation SC Edited May 9, 2014 by StreetCowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qadriamir Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Vibhavadi Road completely blocked avoid if possible, protesters are all around there I just passed the area took 1.5 hour to get to mochit from there. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecynic Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 We've been told by our colleagues there to cancel our visit to Rama IV next week - they are anticipating a demonstration site close to their office, near Tesco, near the Klong Toey Port Offices. I don't know if they are just being over-cautious, or stalling, or if there is anything specific happening in that area - would appreciate any confirmation SC I am not sure where the Port Offices are, but if you mean the big Tesco opposite Big C extra, then yeah. I had a meeting near Big C this afternoon and the road going from Big C towards Sukhumvit was blocked by the protesters. They were protesting just outside the lobby of a big building just down the road from there. The traffic was a nightmare. I had to get out of the cab and walk a few blocks, and it was hot as hell! Hope that helps! TC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prbkk Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 There is a mega traffic jam developing on the tollways out of BKK ( as of 9.00pm Friday). The police have set up checkpoints and traffic is gridlocked. Don't know why. Access into the airport is not affected, only vehicles coming into the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby nz Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Anyone know if there is any problems in getting to Mo Chit by bus from The North ? Today that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angmo Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I need to go to fortune tower 1 ratchadaphisek rd on Monday from Pattaya. Any suggestion or cautions? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morch Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I need to go to fortune tower 1 ratchadaphisek rd on Monday from Pattaya. Any suggestion or cautions? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand No issues there. You can take the MRT to Praram 9 station and just go up the stairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) Nothing unusual around Asoke this morning. Hope it stays this way. Edited May 20, 2014 by impulse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Its an unusual traffic jam at Bearing Road near Bearing BTS. Is there something happening near Bearing area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taony Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 The soldiers are controlling the Bang Na intersection, but it seems they are mostly accomplishing a traffic jam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) The soldiers are controlling the Bang Na intersection, but it seems they are mostly accomplishing a traffic jam.Can anyone post any pictures... I wanna know which areas of Bangna do you mean around Central Bangna? Because I usually use Bangna Trad to go home from work.Thanks in advance... Edited May 20, 2014 by MaxLee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 There were huge tail-backs going into BKK on Rama II because of the military. I was outbound at about 6:00 a.m. and would estimate it was about 8 -10 km long and completely stopped going into BKK. Outbound, no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Here is a link to the thread which discusses some of the road blocks: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/727510-bangkok-roads-affected-by-troop-deployments/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draftvader Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Chaeng Wattana Update I haven't posted one in a long time as things just didn't change for Chaeng Wattana or for Thailand. Today we have a new chapter in Thai history but we don't have any change on Chaeng Wattana. Massive tailbacks from Central to the site from Pak Kret but fairly light from Laksi. Nothing unusual at all....no change....sadly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aripengu Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Chiang Mai and outskirts quiet and normal, no military presence at all from what I have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 How about area Bangna Trad Road around Central Bangna? Anything happening... Any maps about the affected areas? Thanks in advance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Right no, pretty much everywhere in greater Bkk, crowded and chaotic with people rushing home. BTS shuts down at 9 PM, curfew from 10 PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBN Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Mid Asoke now. Traffic much less seems mostly taxis and motorcycles but still some private vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draftvader Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Chaeng Wattana Update Just returned from Laksi. The army (obviously) has taken control of the site and I have seen the first signs of them dismantling it as I drove past at 08:15. Still very heavy traffic from Pak Kret and moderate traffic from Laksi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyJazz Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 ^ Great news I may drive there for lunch and will report any change. At last, being able to drive straight from the Laksi plaza to the Prachachuen junction 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFYT Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Avoid Major Ratchayothin. At 11 a.m. there was a crowd outside the shopping center with a very large police van and smaller police vehicles. Just passed it half an hour ago and there were three military trucks and the soldiers were lined up in formation for dispersing crowds. There is a protest crowd chanting, and what seems to be some media coverage. I'm writing this to let people know about the traffic situation because there is a bad tailback for all roads in both directions of Thanon Phahonyothin from Major. The cars are not moving, and the traffic lights at the junction itself appear to be manually controlled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFYT Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 The first item on Channel NewsAsia's hourly bulletin (1 p.m. Thai time) was from their reporter at the Ratchayothin protest site. Terrifically up to the minute coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Conners Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 What is the status with the Silom/Lumpini park intersection that was blocked since forever? I seem to have to go through it for everything I ever need to do in Bangkok. Has it been dismantled yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samtam Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonhunteruk Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Will be arriving on Wednesday and need to travel from Suvarnabhumi International Airport to Don Muang. What is the best way?? airport link to Makasan then cab?? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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