webfact Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 45 countries issue travel warningsThe NationTravellers being urged to avoid rally sites, stock up on cash, food and waterBANGKOK: -- Many countries have advised their nationals to stay away from demonstration sites on Monday and ensure that they have enough cash on them, a fully-charged communication device as well as enough food and water to last a while. They have also been advised not to wear red or yellow."Participating or showing support in any form to any of the parties is strongly discouraged," the Philippines Embassy in Bangkok said on its website."For information, the red and yellow colours are closely identified with some of the parties involved," it said referring to the colours associated with political conflict over recent years.People who support the Yingluck Shinawatra government have been wearing red, while anti-government groups, who used to wear yellow, have now chosen to wear the national flag along with a whistle.Meanwhile, the United States Embassy has warned its citizens to be careful, because although mass rallies have been generally peaceful over the past few months, there have still been some deaths and injuries.Risk of violence"Even demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can turn confrontational, and escalate into violence without warning," the US Embassy warned.The People's Democratic Reform Committee plans to set up rally sites at several major intersections in Bangkok and significant areas, namely Asok, Pathum Wan, Lumpini, Victory Monument, Ratchaprasong, Lat Phrao and the Government Complex at Chaeng Wattana.Protests might erupt in other areas with little prior notice and subsequent events are unpredictable as protest leaders have declared that they plan to continue rallying after Monday, the embassy said."We advise you to plan ahead. It is prudent to ensure you have a week's supply of cash, keep your mobile communications devices charged and stock a two-week supply of essential items such as food, water and medicine," the US Embassy said.The Foreign Ministry said yesterday that as many as 45 countries had issued warnings for their citizens to stay away from large crowds, rally sites and avoid travelling during the shutdown.Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates have even advised their citizens to cancel travel plans for the time being, ministry spokesman Sek Wannamethee said, adding that this may affect the medical industry as people from the Middle East often come to Thailand for treatment.This comes after Thailand recently began offering citizens from these two countries visa-free entry for 90 days, he said.Citizens from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Russia and Oman, for whom Thailand is a favourite destination, have also been advised to stay away.-- The Nation 2014-01-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigSchuler Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Now lets see those tourism numbers again! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mountain Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Maybe an alcohol ban in BKK will keep those hotheads a bit cooler ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smokie36 Posted January 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 11, 2014 Maybe an alcohol ban in BKK will keep those hotheads a bit cooler ... I wouldn't vote for you! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Showbags Posted January 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 11, 2014 Thailands so special... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetrout Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Maybe an alcohol ban in BKK will keep those hotheads a bit cooler ... blasphemy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxrnz Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Maybe an alcohol ban in BKK will keep those hotheads a bit cooler ... blasphemy Worse!.......Heresy!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sunisalom Posted January 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 11, 2014 And the good old British Embassy official website - as of today - 11/01/2014: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand Still warning about Preah Vihea temple ... -mel. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
affen02 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Not looking forward to this, sad times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scamper Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I wonder if they're the same countries that Surapong insisted thought this election was a good idea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sz1a Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I'm landing on the 15th, they better not shut down the airport until after that. I'll have to post on sutheps Facebook page otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunisalom Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I'm landing on the 15th, they better not shut down the airport until after that. I'll have to post on sutheps Facebook page otherwise. Don't worry. They know you're coming. They're waiting until 16th now. -mel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post crazykopite Posted January 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 11, 2014 Monday will be a very sad day for the people of Thailand two factions at war against each other all down to one nutcase who thinks he can rule the world. Adolph Hitler thought the same and look what happened to him however millions of lives were lost trying to rid him. I for one hope the good people of Thailand will take heed from the king when he urges all Thais to live in peace with their neighbours and that Mondays demonstrations will be a total washout for everyone's sake. One death is one to many but sadly we all know that Monday could be a very very bad day for this beautiful country and it's people. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocN Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Advisories! Not warnings, <deleted>! It is a difference! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Prudence and common sense by foreign countries. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thhMan Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 If the protestors dont screw up a tourists holiday, you can bet the taxis, street vendors and attractions will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Donnie Brasco Posted January 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 11, 2014 These embassy travel advisories are just the cocktail crowd in their Due Dilligence mode. Tour groups from outside Thailand or any other trouble-spot for that matter, cancel out of fear of being sued in their home countries. There's loads of independent travellers all over the place who will arrive, get a sunburn, drink themselves into a stupor, fall in lurve, find a rascal to sponsor, book a resort, stay in an hotel and/or play golf without a care in the world. Some would actually come to Thailand to see what all the fuss was about. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Now lets see those tourism numbers again! I can assure you that prices will go up and numbers will be, shall we say, voodoo'ed in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbamboo Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 If the Omani tourists don't come to Thailand that could be the final straw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razer Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Kuwait and the UAE have never been supporters or allies of Thailand and their citizens get visa free 90 day entry? What about the citizens of the UK, the EU and USA who have always supported Thailand? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhill Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Kuwait and the UAE have never been supporters or allies of Thailand and their citizens get visa free 90 day entry? What about the citizens of the UK, the EU and USA who have always supported Thailand? The UK, EU & USA are not rich these days - Kuwait & UAE are!!! Hope that answers you question!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costas2008 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) "For information, the red and yellow colours are closely identified with some of the parties involved," Nothing mentioned about Black......I would me more scared of them Edited January 11, 2014 by Costas2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex8912 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Now that its 45 countries seems like most people shut up!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Publicus Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 The U.S. Embassy issued its warning because the US has a lot of laws regarding liability and personal safety that many other countries, such as Oman for instance, don't have. So the US Embassy was quick to issue advisories to citizens, which also put the tour companies on notice, resulting in many tours being cancelled, which is to be anticipated. Even governments where personal safety and liability laws are weak are advising their citizens to be careful travelling to or in Thailand. That independent tourists will come to Thailand anyway is true as has been pointed out already at this thread and that of course is up to them. Waivers of tour group liability laws does not comfort tour companies that don't want the publicity of their company name associated with some unfortunate incident the Thai Army couldn't prevent or in fact causes to occur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 If the Omani tourists don't come to Thailand that could be the final straw. Are there that omani of them, then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjjmmi Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) Only 45 LOL Edited January 11, 2014 by sjjmmi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish fingers Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I'm landing on the 15th, they better not shut down the airport until after that. I'll have to post on sutheps Facebook page otherwise. more likely to have a flight cancellation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gweiloman Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Kuwait and the UAE have never been supporters or allies of Thailand and their citizens get visa free 90 day entry? What about the citizens of the UK, the EU and USA who have always supported Thailand? Thais don't get visa free entry to UK, EU or US. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Now that its 45 countries seems like most people shut up!!! Have they? You live in a paranoid world, probably not even in Thailand. Embassies have to issue these statements purely to cover their own ass. Stay away from the protest spots, and you will not even know what is happening. Life goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjjmmi Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I'm landing on the 15th, they better not shut down the airport until after that. I'll have to post on sutheps Facebook page otherwise. more likely to have a flight cancellation Shut down the trains, Buses, Roads and the hotels, Welcome to Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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