Benmart Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 A very simplistic approach, which has served me well over 60 years, is to obey the law of my host country. When that conflicts with my personal agenda, I can move on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starky Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 It's simply Chiang Mai being punished for what and where it is. Just not Chiang Mai but all of the North East. CM is not North East but point taken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Gen Prayuth says interim government to be set up in 3 months; to apply strict measures on corruption, gradually lift curfew /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 The NCPO plans to lift the curfew in other tourist destinations including Hua Hin, Cha-am, Hat Yai and Krabi. /Bangkok Post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Just in. Posted 3 minutes ago The curfew in Hua Hin, Cha-am, Had Yai and Krabi soon to be lifted. Our source says from tonight, but we are awaiting confirmation. /Thaivisa.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> I have a flight booked to Bangkok in July, and if this petty nonsense is still going on then, it will be to connect to pastures new I think. you're going to leave the country over a 4 hour curfew??? why not just stock your fridge? want a drink after midnight? problem solved. No, I'm just not going to stop in it. I prefer to go to a place where I might have a better chance of being treated as both a paying guest and a responsible adult. Bye bye... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> I have a flight booked to Bangkok in July, and if this petty nonsense is still going on then, it will be to connect to pastures new I think. you're going to leave the country over a 4 hour curfew??? why not just stock your fridge? want a drink after midnight? problem solved. No, I'm just not going to stop in it. I prefer to go to a place where I might have a better chance of being treated as both a paying guest and a responsible adult. Bye bye... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coma Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Curfew is midnight. That means at home in bed asleep like a good little citizen by midnight. Not close your bar at midnight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> I have a flight booked to Bangkok in July, and if this petty nonsense is still going on then, it will be to connect to pastures new I think. you're going to leave the country over a 4 hour curfew??? why not just stock your fridge? want a drink after midnight? problem solved. No, I'm just not going to stop in it. I prefer to go to a place where I might have a better chance of being treated as both a paying guest and a responsible adult. Bye bye... Sorry to see you go. Best wishes wherever your travels take you.Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) While I can and do agree with most of what you say, I think I would also add.......the coup did not happen while they were in the air.....its already a week or two old. I am sure most would be aware of that fact before they departed. Common sense should dictate that things just may not all be operating as normally would be That's completely true. Note though that what I wrote was in response to claims that nobody should even feel impacted in any way, and the ones that do are either troublemakers or notorious barstool misfits. (i.e. the Hellodolly train of thought) So I was mostly writing this as an example of people being impacted. And I do not know if they felt bad or good because of it, or if they feel a coup is for the greater good, or any other political meanderings. It just means that many potential visitors will change their plans because of this, and the ones that still come over are indeed impacted in some ways. I have no reason to believe they had a problem with that, or that they expected otherwise. And yes, a forceful drive away from a system that kept the Red Menace in government will be ultimately be good for tourism, Thailand's competitiveness in general in the medium term, and for anyone with some money to spend. Edited June 6, 2014 by WinnieTheKhwai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 It's a shame Milgram isn't around any more , he would be having a field day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernjohn Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) I think the military is doing a very good job. Yes the entire situation does have an effect on my business.......and not a positive effect. but I am in agreement with the need to do it. ....... and I am not going to put myself in the position of thinking I know better than the entire brain trust that is running the show. Its obvious that those blowing smoke are only spewing because their own ox is being gored.... Stay home with your family,..... go to a movie..... attend some sporting event....... there are plenty of things to do , even as a family on holiday, that can get you back in before curfew. Stop being so selfish and self centered because you can't sit around on a bar stool half the night. {and you can for half the night} To those bitching..... you say you love Thailand,.... well prove it...... give up a little..... give the cause a chance to work....... again give a little even if you don't like it..... it will only be for a short time.... You have adopted Thailand as you home country....... so remember what Kennedy said....... " Ask not what your country can do for you.... ask what ..................". to get along go along .... help.... and stop the self centered bitching. G Good stuff Also remember what Thomas Paine said if there is to be war let it be in my time not my children's time. Or words to that affect Actually I believe you are the only one who it is actually affecting other than the got to have a drink people on this thread. Even them Winnie said on another thread that they just closed the doors and carried on. You admit it affects your business and do not talk about other peoples business. Also admit it is a needed thing. My hat is off to you sir. I to can make up all kinds of scenes but that is all they are is made up in reality have nothing to do with the curfew. As I said earlier I understand people who were to work those hours. But if one reads the whole thread there is none of them making a statement here how it affects them just other people making up scenes for them to fit the the occasion. Edited June 6, 2014 by northernjohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 Actually I believe you are the only one who it is actually affecting other than the got to have a drink people. Even them Winnie said on another thread that they just closed the doors and carried on. Right, which was before the latest events that prompted me to start this topic. In the first week, things did carry on. But this week there is a change in tune where people are actually hauled off in those jail cage trucks. That's a significant change from the earlier situation, which prompted this topic to warn people to be home by midnight, or at least to be cautious. Also remember what Thomas Paine said if there is to be war let it be in my time not my children's time. Or words to that affect Let's hope not. Especially as Paine would be firmly in the Red camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtsabai Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Maybe the military has gotten wind of something in the works in Chiang Mai and it trying to prevent it. I was downtown Udon last night and except for the arrest of an American for murder everything seemed normal, no word of a crackdown. I haven't heard of any up in Nong Khai either. Nong Khai in particular has been very relaxed and I was there Monday night. Hope things stay that way here and they lighten up for guys over in Chiang Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evenstevens Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 ^^^^^outside t/v/ world,c/mai from all reports is travelling along fine, one member is just stoking the fires, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiengmaijoe Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) ^^^^^outside t/v/ world,c/mai from all reports is travelling along fine, one member is just stoking the fires, I drove around Thapae gate just before midnight last night and from the gate the road was divided with loads of cones into three narrow lanes , there were 2 Humvees parked up and maybe fifty or so army and police patrolling the traffic. Having passed there a few times in the past week or so I would definitely say they were a lot more vigilant last night than they have been. I'd be very surprised if there is any easing of the curfew in Chiang Mai any time soon. It has been very relaxed so far, but last night felt different. I suspect they were expecting trouble.It's quite noticeable that in a latest comment on easing curfew in tourist areas Chiang Mai still doesn't get a mention. World Cup at home, I'd say. See the BKK Post for the latest news on this. Edited June 6, 2014 by Chiengmaijoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max72 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) I thought the coup was supposed to stop this corruption wasn't that what it was all about? Sure, just like the previous 17...or 18...I lost the count.... Amyway, if this is the real purpose, a country attitude and culture can't be changed in few days...not weeks or months... It's a matter of generations. At least It would be nice to start with this purpose. For now, It's better to stick to the rules and that's it. Edited June 6, 2014 by max72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Seem to be heaps more Border Patrol Police in town - the police with the bluish neck scarves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernjohn Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 ^^^^^outside t/v/ world,c/mai from all reports is travelling along fine, one member is just stoking the fires, I drove around Thapae gate just before midnight last night and from the gate the road was divided with loads of cones into three narrow lanes , there were 2 Humvees parked up and maybe fifty or so army and police patrolling the traffic. Having passed there a few times in the past week or so I would definitely say they were a lot more vigilant last night than they have been. I'd be very surprised if there is any easing of the curfew in Chiang Mai any time soon. It has been very relaxed so far, but last night felt different. I suspect they were expecting trouble.It's quite noticeable that in a latest comment on easing curfew in tourist areas Chiang Mai still doesn't get a mention. World Cup at home, I'd say. See the BKK Post for the latest news on this. Some how I think being the home of the Shinawatra clan and the supposed red shirt capital is not going to get the curfew lifted in faster than areas that are not red shirt strongholds. Has any one any thing to report similar to chiangmaijoe only in a predominantly Thai area rather than a tourist area? In reality Phuket and Pattaya could use the extra police and army on the streets more so than Chiang Mai. any time of the year and under any political system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolgeoff Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 many areas are getting back to normal,but chiang mai because of yinglick/takism will take longer.the red shirt homeground will have a effect on chiangmai for awhile longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 re red shirt homeground two things have happend in chiang mai since the coup all the red flags , banners etc have dissapeared from all the tuk tuks , council trucks and songthews ! and the ambulances , fire trucks , emergency vehicles etc are only using their sirens at busy places not the constant wailing of sirens that they usually do for miles ! dave2 pic ... new graffiti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 re red shirt homeground two things have happend in chiang mai since the coup all the red flags , banners etc have dissapeared from all the tuk tuks , council trucks and songthews ! and the ambulances , fire trucks , emergency vehicles etc are only using their sirens at busy places not the constant wailing of sirens that they usually do for miles ! dave2 pic ... new graffiti Clockwork orange meets stoned bushbaby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokay Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Something went down BIG TIME last night (after 12) near Shell gas station. Holy moley, it was a full on invasion. I didn't stick around to see what was going on, but they were in a hurry to get several trucks full of troops down a small soi. Someone had their bum handed to them, that much I'm sure of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 ^^^^^outside t/v/ world,c/mai from all reports is travelling along fine, one member is just stoking the fires, I drove around Thapae gate just before midnight last night and from the gate the road was divided with loads of cones into three narrow lanes , there were 2 Humvees parked up and maybe fifty or so army and police patrolling the traffic. Having passed there a few times in the past week or so I would definitely say they were a lot more vigilant last night than they have been. I'd be very surprised if there is any easing of the curfew in Chiang Mai any time soon. It has been very relaxed so far, but last night felt different. I suspect they were expecting trouble.It's quite noticeable that in a latest comment on easing curfew in tourist areas Chiang Mai still doesn't get a mention. World Cup at home, I'd say. See the BKK Post for the latest news on this. Some how I think being the home of the Shinawatra clan and the supposed red shirt capital is not going to get the curfew lifted in faster than areas that are not red shirt strongholds. Has any one any thing to report similar to chiangmaijoe only in a predominantly Thai area rather than a tourist area? In reality Phuket and Pattaya could use the extra police and army on the streets more so than Chiang Mai. any time of the year and under any political system. Every city in issan aka the North East is going threw the same thing. Three of these cities Udon .Korat and Ubon have populations of over 250,000 each that's just for the city.There is nothing special about Chiang Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 RT@RichardBarrow: No more curfew in Phuket, Samui, Pattaya, Cha-am, Hua Hin, Krabi & Phang Nga. However, #Bangkok & elsewhere in #Thailand still midnight-4am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherOneAmerican Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 4 soldiers with rifles outside KSK all day today, not seen that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbo123 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 4 soldiers with rifles outside KSK all day today, not seen that before. Central is holding it's annual bullet sale, with 50% extra discount for military and the 1 card holders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MESmith Posted June 7, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2014 4 soldiers with rifles outside KSK all day today, not seen that before. Security wouldn't let them in with their guns? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 4 soldiers with rifles outside KSK all day today, not seen that before. Security wouldn't let them in with their guns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 RT@UDD_English: Police & soldier in Chiang Mai report that they have arrested 613 suspects in 5 days - 66 for illegal firearms, 302 drug related, 145 others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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