tajaj Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Greetings. New poster here. Please be gentle. Come Monday, we're travelling to Chiang Mai from the US for a three-week vacation and are concerned about the escalating political situation. We're thinking of postponing. Any insights would be appreciated. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbamboo Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 You wouldn't know there was a political situation here in Chiang Mai unless you turned on the TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajaj Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 You wouldn't know there was a political situation here in Chiang Mai unless you turned on the TV. Does the news suggest that the situation may spread to the the north? And does it report problems in Chiang Mai, or is the situation contained to Bangkok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 There was only one small incident several days ago reported in the local news when a few red shirts confronted a handful of anti-government supporters. Very little became of it and has been quiet since. Not an issue at all to come to CM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigantojapan Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 wont be a problem in CM and you will get more dollars to the baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajaj Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Thank you all for your positive responses. I guess we'll watch the news and sleep on it before making a final decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canopus1969 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Be brave ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 The biggest current danger in Chiang Mai is driving and crossing the road ! both life threatening. regards Worgeordie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 The biggest current danger in Chiang Mai is driving and crossing the road ! both life threatening. regards Worgeordie This applies also to Phitsanulok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 You wouldn't know there was a political situation here in Chiang Mai unless you turned on the TV. Does the news suggest that the situation may spread to the the north? And does it report problems in Chiang Mai, or is the situation contained to Bangkok? Spreading.. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/698476-red-shirt-core-leader-kwanchai-shot/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Bangkok Post front page breaking news: Fire bomb thrown at red-shirt rally at Chang Puak Gate last night. Edited January 22, 2014 by khwaibah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomatopo Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Go before burning season kicks in, then it may not be safe. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692704-smoke-smog-dust-2014-chiang-mai/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 It's cold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajaj Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Considering the uncertainties over containment, or even over basic considerations like the availability of air traffic on control—and while reflecting back on our desire for a relaxing vacation—we are going to reschedule our trip for a time after the whole fuss has blown over. Thanks again for your helpful opinions and news reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 An unhelpful post and reply to it removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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