simon43 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 According to my reading of the news article in the local Thai newspaper: An Airasia plane enroute from Mecca (Saudi Arabia) to Kuala Lumpur made an emergency landing at Phuket Airport about 10pm yesterday, due to the illness of one of their passengers, a 64-year old Malaysian man. He was taken to Thalang hospital, but succumbed to his illness (heart problems I think). Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iforget Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 http://www.thephuketnews.com/plane-diverts-to-phuket-after-passenger-has-heart-attack-44721.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Illegal for Saudis to come to Thailand - off to gaol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkungbank Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Many of Muslim food consist curry with heavy oil to cook, these block your ateries blood flow you can see many Arabs men have big tummy which not good for your health.The captain makes a smart move as few second brain will die if lack oxsigen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Illegal for Saudis to come to Thailand - off to gaol! nowadays it's neither illegal for Saudis to visit Thailand nor does an airport in Mecca exist. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallyrd Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Whats all this about Saudi's, the guy in question was Malaysian. RIP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 RIP Malaysian man. I hope he checked the Airasia insure box ... it only cost a few ringgit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Illegal for Saudis to come to Thailand - off to gaol! nowadays it's neither illegal for Saudis to visit Thailand nor does an airport in Mecca exist. Really? The ban lifted, since when??? Not doubting you, just aksing....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) From Wiki: "Traveling to Thailand from Saudi Arabia requires an official business visit by the government. Personal business visits have to be authorized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Tourism is not permitted to Thailand and violating the law by traveling to Thailand is taken seriously. Violators may be subject to investigation leading to a fine or a jail sentence. The number of Thai Muslim pilgrims permitted to perform the hajj has been strictly limited." Edited February 21, 2014 by Shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 From Wiki: "Traveling to Thailand from Saudi Arabia requires an official business visit by the government. Personal business visits have to be authorized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Tourism is not permitted to Thailand and violating the law by traveling to Thailand is taken seriously. Violators may be subject to investigation leading to a fine or a jail sentence. The number of Thai Muslim pilgrims permitted to perform the hajj has been strictly limited." wiki knows ! we have Saudi friends visiting us every year. 17,000 Saudis visit Thailand despite ban | GulfNews.comhttp://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentid=20130903179121 Saudis defy travel ban with Thai holidays - ArabianBusiness.comhttp://www.arabianbusiness.com/saudis-defy-travel-ban-with-thai-holidays-516358.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancnx Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) Sorry for the guy who got sick, But as far as the speculators go ,...... Nonsensical indeed! Edited February 21, 2014 by iancnx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Sorry for the guy who got sick, Well he died actually... @Naam, please don't shoot the messenger I merely translated what I read in 'Southern Voice' newspaper, which stated that the plane was flying from Mecca to KL. It wasn't really relevant to the outcome for this poor chap. Simoin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 From Wiki: "Traveling to Thailand from Saudi Arabia requires an official business visit by the government. Personal business visits have to be authorized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Tourism is not permitted to Thailand and violating the law by traveling to Thailand is taken seriously. Violators may be subject to investigation leading to a fine or a jail sentence. The number of Thai Muslim pilgrims permitted to perform the hajj has been strictly limited." wiki knows ! we have Saudi friends visiting us every year. 17,000 Saudis visit Thailand despite ban | GulfNews.comhttp://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentid=20130903179121 Saudis defy travel ban with Thai holidays - ArabianBusiness.comhttp://www.arabianbusiness.com/saudis-defy-travel-ban-with-thai-holidays-516358.html So the ban is still in place, I know they come here as I have 2 regular guests in my hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Sorry for the guy who got sick, Well he died actually... @Naam, please don't shoot the messenger I merely translated what I read in 'Southern Voice' newspaper, which stated that the plane was flying from Mecca to KL. It wasn't really relevant to the outcome for this poor chap. Simoin the poor chap is most likely in paradise after having recently performed umra in Mecca. but whatever, may he rest in pease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roel Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Buy a ticket to a country where they are allowed to go and there buy a ticket to Thailand? Maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Many of Muslim food consist curry with heavy oil to cook, these block your ateries blood flow you can see many Arabs men have big tummy which not good for your health.The captain makes a smart move as few second brain will die if lack oxsigen That's true from my observation too Sent from my GT-P6200 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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