[e316346]

I am thinking go to Thailand in early October, but am very concerned about the political crisis.

Anyone currently in Thailand? Is it safe there?
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Airports shut down:
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2008/08/...7311220013748/

Crisis deepening:
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/stor...%7D&siteid=rss

[biggles69]

Away from the demonstration hot spots BKK is same as usual. This will play out over the next few days and I wouldn't worry . The King has made it clear he does not want violence on the streets and Samak therefore has one hand tied. The army are trying to keep out of it and will only get involved if there is a threat to the monarchy. This is politics Thai style and with tourism crucial to the Thai economy the PAD are targeting secondary airports because of their frustration after 4 days of protests being basically at stalemate as Samak refuses to either eject them or negotiate with them. I dont think any-one knows where this will end, but give it a few more days.

[Gaijin]

Living and working in Thailand, I consider life going on as normal. I have yet to see any of the protests. Mind you, I do not go out much, usually just home and work.

[e316346]

State of emergency announced in Bangkok
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/brea...ewsid=30082271

Strikes
http://www.bangkokpost.com/topstorie....php?id=130252

Death at clash
http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_....php?id=130253

[icon513]

Yet, still, life goes on almost completely normally for almost everyone. Don't fall victim to CNN syndrome.

[biggles69]

Originally Posted by icon513

Yet, still, life goes on almost completely normally for almost everyone. Don't fall victim to CNN syndrome.

Absolutely! I've been in HK for a few days. Flew back into Suvarnahbumi last night....completely normal.....no tanks or soldiers to be seen ! The troops who are in BKK are unarmed and there to keep the 2 sides apart around the hot spots. I now think Samak will go by the end of the week.....meanwhile back here in Jomtien the sun is shining and the boys are as cute as ever.......