Advice whether can go bangkok now?

[reacher]

How is the situtation in Bangkok nowadays.. Safe to go there? Is it true protest paralyse the city?

[Peter_North]

How is the situtation in Bangkok nowadays.. Safe to go there? Is it true protest paralyse the city?

Very safe. Don't listen to the CNA bullshit !

[KatoeyLover69]

Report from Bangkok Post dated Sunday 2 April 2006 :-

Protests keep 5,000 Singaporeans away from Bangkok

Singapore - The political demonstrations in Bangkok over the past few weeks have caused at least 5,000 Singaporean tourists to cancel trips to Bangkok, a travel agents association said.

"It's quite common for Singaporeans to cancel trips when there is unrest at the destination," The Sunday Times quoted Robert Khoo, chief executive of the National Association of Travel Agents, as saying.

The latest figures from the Tourism Authority of Thailand showed 30,000 people scrapped their trips to Thailand's capital over the past month, with the bulk from China and Singapore.

Travel agents said their customers were avoiding the unrest and switching to other regional destinations.

"Some customers inquiring about Hong Kong said they had initially intended to go to Bangkok, but changed their minds because of the protects," said Joycelyn Su, senior manager of outbound tours for CTC holidays.

Most of the agents cited a 30 to 50 per cent drop in the number of inquiries regarding Bangkok trips.

"I usually get about two dozen inquiries for Bangkok in a week, but the number has halved," said Vincent Wong, manager of Diamond Tours.

The purchase of a controlling interest in Thailand's telecommunications giant Shin Corp by Singapore state investment agency Temasek Holdings from the family of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra sparked the anti-government protests.

Under the complex structure of the deal, Thaksin's family paid no capital-gains tax, which s+++ed popular anger against him.

[naemlo]

How is the situtation in Bangkok nowadays.. Safe to go there? Is it true protest paralyse the city?


Depends on wat u want to do in BKK. If shopping, u dun have to go till Siam Centre area. There r a lot of other big shopping centre or area. If sex then ratchada is not affected... :D

[BlurWolfe]

Bangkok is quite safe except some demonstration in city centre.

Most of the outlet still operational.

But no alcohol served during election period.....:mad:

[The_Unrepentant]

How is the situtation in Bangkok nowadays.. Safe to go there? Is it true protest paralyse the city?

oii , go there rememebr to look out for my darling hor.....;) take a few more photo also....tat time ur lousy camera cant see a fuck shit!

[reacher]

that time the camera not mine leh.. u got to blame the other ppl leh

[gigantic_tk]

Just hope that the wl and the mermaids are not joining in the "street march" and "gathering".
You will end up in the streets looking for them................................hehehe.

[acmilan]

How is the situtation in Bangkok nowadays.. Safe to go there? Is it true protest paralyse the city?

nothing serious is going to paralyse the city...no need to "kiasi"
there will be initial election deadlock after results as TRT may not have enuff votes in certain seats to convene Parliament
The opposition movement is not as big as pro-Thaksin so they dare not be violent. The military will not be involved unlike the old days. The King dare not be involved as so far no violence. Most likely outcome is compromise/ talks between both sides to settle deadlock for good of economy. :D

[singrakthai]

How is the situtation in Bangkok nowadays.. Safe to go there? Is it true protest paralyse the city?
I think ur concern should be whether they sell alcohol or the night spots got open or not!
Some samsters are in Thailand now and they're shock to find out no alcohol on Sat and Sunday cos of the election.... tough luck... wonder how the Sunday nite went for them. :p
BTW, the protest did affect the traffic... but no violence broke out... I heard its more like a concert event where they also sell food, drinks and surveniors at the protest venues.... :D

[SanPiPa]

jus went to BKK from last wed (29th March) to last nite (2nd April).

i cheong Ah-go go bar, cheong massage parlour,
cheong here and there, go shopping, even the big SIAM Paragon which was reported to close due to street protests was open!

spore press like to blow up the stupid news!!
there peaceful like dont know what lah !
go ahead and go man!!
so many ang mo over there, all not so KIA-SI like majority of us sporean,
ask this ask that before going. hahahaa (no offence to anyone, jus general comment).

ALL nite spot open, all alcohol still for sale lah....
wah phiang... paradise man!! hurry hurry go...

[HamSupChai]

i am now in bkk... its peaceful.. safe & most importantly... they are still lotsa pretty gers here..

wat u scare summore.. u can ask me...

haha


just went to poseidon.. wah lau... damn expensive leh...

[naemlo]

just went to poseidon.. wah lau... damn expensive leh...


Expensive as in they rise the price???

[sassina2]

Majority Singaporeans known to be :

Kiasu (afraid to lose)
Kiasi (afraid to die)
Kiaboer (afraid cannot get - too late)
Kiabor (afraid of wife)
Simi Lan Marsi Kia (everything also afraid)

So better stay at home and "phak pae ki" (shoot aeroplane - meaning masturbate)

No offence meant but just a repeat of what is probably a fact.

Me, I would go cos many cancellations which means that the meat is probably "fresher" and prices more negotiable.

[OceanEleven]

Business as usual there. Politics are not meant for those earning a living. Think who wins election or become PM will affect them anyway? I seriously doubt so.;)

[KCLIM73]

100% safe. Unless you actively sought out the protests, you're unlikely to hit any and face any danger.

Dun trust the news. I only trust my eyes.

[garystar]

According to postnews by bangkok post that : Day long rally begins near Sanam Luang by opposition celebrating outster of PM Thaksin may continue all night. Keep away from that area for tonight

[KCLIM73]

According to postnews by bangkok post that : Day long rally begins near Sanam Luang by opposition celebrating outster of PM Thaksin may continue all night. Keep away from that area for tonight

Today? Wah lao... after settled already and quit liao still wanna have a grandslam. knn...

[ParaParaSakura]

Setback for Democracy.....mob rules in this region:(

[Attenzione]

Well, i'm currently in Bangkok, have been here since the MOB against Thaksin at Siam Paragon begin.

I joined the protest too.. Hee.. Hee.. (Thaksin.. "Oak Pai!".. Get Out!)
Emotion is very strong during that time, but, everything is under control.

Trust me, its safe to be here.. S'pore press blowed up the stupid news!!

I'll be here over the weekend.
Now.. where should i go.. what should i do.. Hmmm.. i need an angel!
Hee..

[Donaltalo31]

Hi all,

Some questions -

1. In Bkk, where can i find good quality pirated DVD (English/cantonese) shops
Most i see is Thai/English and exp original one.

2. Also in BKK, where to get Hong Kong comics in original language and not in
Thai.

Thanks bro

Don

[hydragen]

i just got back from BKK yesterday. spent the weekend over in BKK. totally enjoyed myself (other than the super-duper hot weather). enjoyed the food, massage, cheonging, shopping.

other than many election posters on the street, everything seems so normal to me. don't trust all those newspaper. blow things out of proportion to generate readership.

PS: try the CD stalls in patpong area. my experience so far has been good. just don't get the latest movies (e.g. inside man, all the new releases). the rest are generally of good quality. 100 baht a piece. buy more got discount

[alibaba]

Expensive as in they rise the price???


starting from 2, 2.2 and 2.8 for the fish bowl. Rate as per Apr 7, 06 16:30 BKK time.

Rgds,
Alibaba

[naemlo]

starting from 2, 2.2 and 2.8 for the fish bowl. Rate as per Apr 7, 06 16:30 BKK time.


Then it is not expensive or should I say it is the normal rates in Poseidon.

[OceanEleven]

BKK? Safer than ever, most are busy demostrating, just be bother with you. Cant imagine them demostrating down Rachada and then stop at Poseidon. Unless you are there to join them, else I dont see any trouble or problem going BKK. ;)

[acmilan]

BKK? Safer than ever, most are busy demostrating, just be bother with you. Cant imagine them demostrating down Rachada and then stop at Poseidon. Unless you are there to join them, else I dont see any trouble or problem going BKK. ;)

Ya lor...all these kiasi people. Maybe they think like Iraq where you easily lose body parts or get bombed apart.
Well, I just came back from BKK and only body parts I lost were sperm, pubic hair and head hair (had a haircut there). :D

[acmilan]

starting from 2, 2.2 and 2.8 for the fish bowl. Rate as per Apr 7, 06 16:30 BKK time.

Rgds,
Alibaba

aiya... your 5 baht as big as bullock cart wheel is it? NB, that is standard rates... want to cheong, don't be so stingy. U want cheap, cheap...recommend U go to Lumpini 500b or near Asia Hotel 500-1000b :cool: