So what effect will this "coup" have on your business?

[Somtamnication]

During the last one, way back in 2006, it affected us quite a bit, then after a few months, things calmed down a bit.

Your expectations? Seen any cancellations?

[Guest]

Unless the internet goes down, none.

In general I'm curious how the martial law affects the way the police works as they are now under the CRES which is directed by the army.

[LivinginKata]

Never really noticed much change last time. Don't expect much change this time. But far too early to say anything. I only found out about it 10 minutes ago.

[Somtamnication]

I know the Koreans, Japanese and Chinese stayed away for a while (blessing?) but then returned. We may see bar closure times enforced and public gathering issues, but I do wonder.

[Showbags]

The 2006 one....lost some dosh on a property sale.....on paper only though.

Currently....selling land again and it is quite hard at the moment, many interested, none wish to part with the cash just right now.

[madmitch]

A bit early for cancellations, isn't it? They're still in bed in Europe.

Don't expect too much effect but you never know. Thailand's tourism has survived much worse.

[stevenl]

Last coup didn't affect business, don't expect this one to have effect. Good thing is also it is low season now.

[eezergood]

and this one isnt a coup, as yet.........

[JetsetBkk]

During the last one, way back in 2006,

There was a coup in 2006?

Must've been at the beach.

[NamKangMan]

and this one isnt a coup, as yet.........

It's the "coup" you have when you are not really having a "coup" because you do not want to effect tourism.

[eezergood]

and this one isnt a coup, as yet.........

It's the "coup" you have when you are not really having a "coup" because you do not want to effect tourism.

ahhh that one

[LivinginKata]

During the last one, way back in 2006,

There was a coup in 2006?

Must've been at the beach.

Sure there was up in central Bangkok, army tanks in the streets. We never noticed a thing here on our tropical paradise of Phuket Island.

[eezergood]

During the last one, way back in 2006,

There was a coup in 2006?

Must've been at the beach.

Sure there was up in central Bangkok, army tanks in the streets. We never noticed a thing here on our tropical paradise of Phuket Island.

like he said, he was at the beach.......

[NamKangMan]

So, if the Thai Army is in control, but has stated it's not a "coup" - who is in control of the country?

An Army General, or a politician????

[Jimi007]

Marshall law may be better than the current state of affairs. I remember it back it 2006 as well, no big deal, especially in Phuket.

[Jimi007]

So, if the Thai Army is in control, but has stated it's not a "coup" - who is in control of the country?

An Army General, or a politician????

Do you really have to ask who is really in control? I don't think we can talk about it, especially on this public forum...

[LivinginKata]

So, if the Thai Army is in control, but has stated it's not a "coup" - who is in control of the country?

An Army General, or a politician????

Do you really have to ask who is really in control? I don't think we can talk about it, especially on this public forum...

Let's all be careful here. Censorship of public news sources and websites is likely to be in full force. I notice some Thai TV news seems to have been suspended.

[keestha]

We may see bar closure times enforced

Because of martial law? The government is still in place, the army only took over responsibility for security matters, they won't bother with petty stuff like that.

[simon43]

Whilst we probably won't see soldiers on the streets here, (I saw no soldiers at the airport this morning), I am sure martial law will have an effect on whether or not tourists come to visit.

Face facts - the country is in a mess and now martial law has been declared. It's being reported on foreign TV channels that the elected government of Thailand is being 'usurped' by the army, (don't sidetrack this post with comments about the legitimacy of the government - it is what is being reported on foreign TV channels).

Australia has already re-issued strong travel warnings for it's citizens who travel to Thailand. Never mind that the problems arte generally limited to Bangkok - that is not how foreign tourists will see it, especially the 'touchy' Japanese, Koreans and Chinese who will cancel if they even think the sea is 1 degree colder than normal.

For foreign tourists who are deciding whether or not to visit Phuket, the bottom line is probably 'we don't need this sh*t!'

So..... if you are in the hospitality business, I suggest you the same as me, lock up your business and go down to the beach with a crate of cold beer for the forseeable future.....

[keestha]

As a tourist, I would feel safer now that martial law has been invoked. The political upheavals have been widely reported in the foreign press all along. It makes stay away mainly Asian tourists. As far as Westerners is concerned, a brief online read up will convince them it is still safe to transit through Bangkok, or take a connecting flight to Phuket.

[nedkellylives]

Whilst we probably won't see soldiers on the streets here, (I saw no soldiers at the airport this morning), I am sure martial law will have an effect on whether or not tourists come to visit.

Face facts - the country is in a mess and now martial law has been declared. It's being reported on foreign TV channels that the elected government of Thailand is being 'usurped' by the army, (don't sidetrack this post with comments about the legitimacy of the government - it is what is being reported on foreign TV channels).

Australia has already re-issued strong travel warnings for it's citizens who travel to Thailand. Never mind that the problems arte generally limited to Bangkok - that is not how foreign tourists will see it, especially the 'touchy' Japanese, Koreans and Chinese who will cancel if they even think the sea is 1 degree colder than normal.

For foreign tourists who are deciding whether or not to visit Phuket, the bottom line is probably 'we don't need this sh*t!'

So..... if you are in the hospitality business, I suggest you the same as me, lock up your business and go down to the beach with a crate of cold beer for the forseeable future.....

The australian govt is only warning its citizens about traveling to bangkok or the deep south of Thailand

There never has been a travel warning for phuket and surrounding tourist areas, Ever

[Concerned expat]

Whilst we probably won't see soldiers on the streets here, (I saw no soldiers at the airport this morning), I am sure martial law will have an effect on whether or not tourists come to visit.

Face facts - the country is in a mess and now martial law has been declared. It's being reported on foreign TV channels that the elected government of Thailand is being 'usurped' by the army, (don't sidetrack this post with comments about the legitimacy of the government - it is what is being reported on foreign TV channels).

Australia has already re-issued strong travel warnings for it's citizens who travel to Thailand. Never mind that the problems arte generally limited to Bangkok - that is not how foreign tourists will see it, especially the 'touchy' Japanese, Koreans and Chinese who will cancel if they even think the sea is 1 degree colder than normal.

For foreign tourists who are deciding whether or not to visit Phuket, the bottom line is probably 'we don't need this sh*t!'

So..... if you are in the hospitality business, I suggest you the same as me, lock up your business and go down to the beach with a crate of cold beer for the forseeable future.....

The australian govt is only warning its citizens about traveling to bangkok or the deep south of Thailand

There never has been a travel warning for phuket and surrounding tourist areas, Ever

May be Pattaya and Phuket are exempt from politics.

[simon43]

There never has been a travel warning for phuket and surrounding tourist areas, Ever

Yes I know, but in practice, that is irrelevant.

I know from experience that foreign tourists do not read 'the small print' of travel warnings or TV reports about civil unrest. They see the news on their local TV station and have a kneejerk reaction.

In January 2013 my hotels experienced a 3% cancellation rate.

In January 2014 my hotels experienced a 25% cancellation rate, even though there was no unrest in Phuket. (I was lucky that a further 25% of guests then booked those cancelled rooms...)

[slipperylobster]

Amost too many things going on at once....

Border/Immigration cracking down, the military declaring martial law, Prime Minister ducking out, and nobody really running the show.

Feeling Insecure?

[Guitar God]

Hopefully it will have less effect than the Chaengwattana roadblock has had on mine and my neighbors. Businesses that have been there for years are closing up for lack of customers. Revenue is down 30-60% since November and only companies with low overhead or deep pockets are surviving. I've lost over half a million since they blocked the road.

I'm hoping the military is there to restore order and keep the peace and I hope their idea of restoring order includes taking down roadblocks.

[Ulic]

Martial law will not affect daily life in Thailand but I don't think tourists will be booking in record high numbers. It's one thing for

governments to issue travel advisories which few people pay attention to, but quite another issue when headlines read that

martial law has been declared by the military. People who have booked will come for the most part if they don't have cancellation

insurance but new bookings will plummet.

[wandasloan]

I don't think it's a good idea to be in business with your spouse, so marital law would never have any effect on my business.

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[stevehaigh]

on the plus side, at least my TV doesn't have 24/7 talking heads yelling at a chearing, flag waving crowd anymore.

[dieseldave]

not knowing how to use this forum but i must say it is dead for tourists and thai people IN CH-AM so i wouLd say yes this is a knock on affect from 2006 ie here we go again people have seen it before,same sh-t different year ??

so it is having an effect at least here :-(

thailand will never get it sorted untill its to late such a shame for what was such a buitfull country run by g-eedy c--upt XXXXs

[stevenl]

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not knowing how to use this forum but i must say it is dead for tourists and thai people IN CH-AM so i wouLd say yes this is a knock on affect from 2006 ie here we go again people have seen it before,same sh-t different year ??

so it is having an effect at least here :-(

thailand will never get it sorted untill its to late such a shame for what was such a buitfull country run by g-eedy c--upt XXXXs

A knock on already from something that happened last night?

Martial law will not affect daily life in Thailand but I don't think tourists will be booking in record high numbers. It's one thing for

governments to issue travel advisories which few people pay attention to, but quite another issue when headlines read that

martial law has been declared by the military. People who have booked will come for the most part if they don't have cancellation

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Cancellation insurance will not cover unless there is a negative travel advisory.