Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Military Coup: Flash Update From Tourism Authority Of Thailand BANGKOK:-- At 17.00 hours today, Thai military has taken control of the country to prevent further loss of life and prevent the conflict from further escalating. The move came after talks between representatives of opposing sides and top officials failed to reach a common ground, according to local media reports. A nationwide curfew has been announced from 22.00 – 05.00 hours with effective from today, and martial law to remain in effect until further notice, army announced. Businesses and public services are adjusting their operating hours to comply with the curfew. All airports in Thailand remain open, and air passengers with arrival and departure flights scheduled during the curfew can travel to and from the airports at any time as usual. However, Tourists with arrival and departure flights during the curfew are advised to prepare all travel documents when travelling to and from the airports. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is closely monitoring the situation, and will be providing more updates as soon as there are further developments. In the meantime, tourists can contact the following numbers for information and assistance: TAT Call Centre 1672 Tourist Police Call Centre 1155 Traffic Police Call Centre 1197 BMTA (city bus and van service) Call Centre 1348 BTS Hotline +66 (0) 2617 6000 MRT Customer Relations Center +66 (0) 2624 5200 SRT (train service) Call Centre 1690 Transport Co., Ltd., (inter-provincial bus service) Call Centre 1490 AOT (Suvarnabhumi Airport) Call Centre 1722 Suvarnabhumi Airport Operation Centre (temporary) +66 (0) 2132 9950 or 2 Don Mueang Airport Call Centre +66 (0) 2535 3861, (0) 2535 3863 Thai Airways International Call Centre +66 (0) 2356 1111 Bangkok Airways Call Centre 1771 Nok Air Call Centre 1318 Thai AirAsia Call Centre +66 (0) 2515 9999 Issued at Bangkok at 19.00 hrs. (GMT+7) on 22 May 2014 See more at: http://www.tatnews.org/flash-update-thailand-political-developments/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JesseFrank Posted May 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2014 They must have forgotten the line. We don't expect that this will affect tourist arrivals, in fact we think they will increase. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyxwb Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 We will be in BKK next week and hope I have no problem getting around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post crusader79 Posted May 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2014 They must have forgotten the line. We don't expect that this will affect tourist arrivals, in fact we think they will increase. Capitalizing on Thailand's well-founded reputation as the military coup hub. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubbaJohnny Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 A departures hub 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Paul888 Posted May 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2014 At least nobody is going to try and overthrow the army, so on that side at least it is a kind of progress. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phosphorescent Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 At least nobody is going to try and overthrow the army, so on that side at least it is a kind of progress. Wishful thinking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esprit Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 At least nobody is going to try and overthrow the army, so on that side at least it is a kind of progress. Wishful thinking. dillusional 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted May 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2014 TAT s new promotion, come to Thailand and see the Amazing Coup, have your picture taken with a soldier, sit on a tank,only happens every few years ,so don't miss it. regards worgeordie 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post robsamui Posted May 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2014 SIGH. So the big scrap in the playground has gone on too long and now the headmaster has rung the bell and sent the sports teacher over to break it up? Looks like the whole school is in detention for a while. R 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TimCM Posted May 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2014 Story in TheAge in Melbourne about travel insurance being likely invalid. The TAT will most likely say that adventure tourism will be up as a result 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Who do people call for a refund? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusd Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Richard Barrow @RichardBarrow 45s #Thailand - RT @huahinnewsru: Internet is off in Hua Hin since 22:00 <== Please note, King & Queen live in Hua Hin #ThaiCoup Collapse WHY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippybangkok Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Slit my wrists..... Richard Barrel is back again Sent from my iPad using ThaiVisa app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehhd Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Internet is on at my house in Hua Hin. Check the time of my post. I can read it anyway. Steve HHD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fl0wers Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 We have Internet in Samui. 3BB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 We will be in BKK next week and hope I have no problem getting around.You'll more than likely find it easier to get around since all the protesters have been sent on their way, but keep abreast of developments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choochoo Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Im not liking this coup thing. We need more rice schemes...................lol. Was anyone really complaining? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anteater Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 We will be in BKK next week and hope I have no problem getting around. No problem getting around, but do duck down below window level in the taxi. To be frank, I wouldn't come to Bangkok these days. There is anger building up in Thailand. Just stay away, if I were you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickyrice2000 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) No problem at all. Make sure to give the last words to your family just in case the situation gets escalated. Edited May 22, 2014 by stickyrice2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigletruth Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Coming to chiang mai in two weeks..any bets or should I cancel? Sent from my GT-I9300 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dumu Ali Posted May 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2014 We will be in BKK next week and hope I have no problem getting around. No problem getting around, but do duck down below window level in the taxi. To be frank, I wouldn't come to Bangkok these days. There is anger building up in Thailand. Just stay away, if I were you. Thailand is fun these days and the media is hype , prices are cheap in coup times and there is less traffic, outside BKK everything is normal and great too, do not care the panic-mongers and come and chill in the land of lovely smiles, there is no real curfew as I was out all night and they do not care about foreigners where they go and outside BKK there is no curfew anyway, Thailand is always fun so come come come 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesHH Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 There needs to be a phone number that people outside Thailand can call. People planning to arrive soon. Use more than 4 digits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Coming to chiang mai in two weeks..any bets or should I cancel? Sent from my GT-I9300 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app No,in two weeks if not now it will be life as usual here with perhaps a few minor inconveniences. This is our 3rd coup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calimotty Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 We will be in BKK next week and hope I have no problem getting around. hope I have no problem getting around. Only the strong possibility of getting killed in the rush of other tourists and expats attempting to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Just a note for people travelling to Thailand during the coup. Check that your travel insurance is still valid before starting your journey. I believe there are some policies that are void in circumstances like this. Check the small print or check with your travel agents. I am not trying to cause undue stress here, but it is something to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Richard Barrow @RichardBarrow 45s #Thailand - RT @huahinnewsru: Internet is off in Hua Hin since 22:00 <== Please note, King & Queen live in Hua Hin #ThaiCoup Collapse WHY? The internet has been working all night here in Hua Hin on 3BB There was not even one disconnect, I monitor these things quite closely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx22cb Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 We will be in BKK next week and hope I have no problem getting around.You'll more than likely find it easier to get around since all the protesters have been sent on their way, but keep abreast of developments. From last night's experience .... Traffic will be mad from 8 pm as people rush home and the public transport shuts down. Traffic will be dead from 10 pm due to the curfew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notbkk Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Touring in Thailand: I have a Laotian friend friend stuck in Pakse. He lives and works in BKK. He needs to get back to work in BKK and would like to know if the border is open and whether it's safe to travel by road to BKK. He had locals there telling him that the road to BKK is full of army road blocks and problems. Anybody have hands-on info, please? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko kok prong Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Looks like Tat will be laying off some staff,soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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