Dec 7, 2013, 1:13 pm
Last edit by: aBroadAbroad
This thread is for posting questions and specific news/updates of direct relevance to those traveling in or to the area.
Discussion of underlying and peripheral issues, comparisons to similar past events, and speculation about future conditions
belong in OMNI/PR or the Thai News & Open Discussion Thread. Off-topic posts will be moved or deleted.
Thanks for your assistance.
Discussion of underlying and peripheral issues, comparisons to similar past events, and speculation about future conditions
belong in OMNI/PR or the Thai News & Open Discussion Thread. Off-topic posts will be moved or deleted.
Thanks for your assistance.
Update
13 June 2014:
Curfew has been lifted nationwide.
Travel advisories issued by a number of foreign governments remain in place. Check your country's embassy or consular website for travel advice and updates.
Courts martial have been established for violators of criminal code sections dealing with lθse-majestι, and those covering the broad subject of "national security" (including civilian violators). The NCPO has warned that it will crackdown on anti-coup protests if they do not cease. Visitors are strongly advised to stay away from all political gatherings.
Media gag has been eased, but strict censorship orders are in place, with local press and broadcast outlets reporting only approved content. ISPs have been ordered to monitor social media, and to block disruptive or "negative" content. Accurate and comprehensive information remains difficult to obtain, both in and out of the country. Censorship violations are among those subject to courts martial.
Hotlines for Tourists in Thailand
- 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
- 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
Links to External Information Sources
- Rolling breaking news updates: Bangkok Post Lite Version (might load better than the full site for some users)
- Updates from TAT News: Tourism Authority of Thailand
- Breaking News: Thai PBS
- Latest News from NNT: National News Bureau of Thailand (government public relations)
- Travel blogger Richard Barrow: Thai news twitter feed (ongoing updates)
- Richard Barrow's map: Protest Sites in Bangkok in May 2014 (updated regularly)
- Independent web-based Thai news publication: Prachatai - Coup 2014 (English)
Special thanks to FTer c_9 for initiating this Wikipost
Safety of Travel in Thailand 2014 Martial Law, Peaceful Military Coup
Dec 7, 2013, 1:10 pm
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I've been here since Wednesday (Dec 4). Haven't seen anything - if it wasn't for news reports, I'd never know anything was happening. Malls are open, traffic exists as usual, etc. Tourists are definitely lighter than times past - and that's about all one can see. The hotel GM said they've had a bunch of cancellations, but personally it's made my trip even better. Less people around, which is nice.
Dec 7, 2013, 10:54 pm
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Dec 9, 2013, 1:38 am
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https://twitter.com/margus_v/status/...361217/photo/1
Dec 9, 2013, 2:13 am
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Dec 11, 2013, 6:41 am
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For anyone traveling to BKK soon, I arrived late on Tuesday night. In the past 24 hours I've seen nothing even remotely related to the protests. What I have seen is a lot fewer tourists than I would have expected this time of year and that's not necessarily a bad thing. 
I can't speak for what will occur in the future but right now I'm moving about quite freely with no interference whatsoever.
I can't speak for what will occur in the future but right now I'm moving about quite freely with no interference whatsoever.
Dec 11, 2013, 7:30 am
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For anyone traveling to BKK soon, I arrived late on Tuesday night. In the past 24 hours I've seen nothing even remotely related to the protests. What I have seen is a lot fewer tourists than I would have expected this time of year and that's not necessarily a bad thing.
I can't speak for what will occur in the future but right now I'm moving about quite freely with no interference whatsoever.
I can't speak for what will occur in the future but right now I'm moving about quite freely with no interference whatsoever.
Dec 11, 2013, 10:45 pm
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You didn't notice the people walking by the hotel making noise this morning?
https://twitter.com/margus_v/status/...361217/photo/1
https://twitter.com/margus_v/status/...361217/photo/1
Dec 11, 2013, 11:07 pm
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Dec 12, 2013, 12:33 am
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Dec 12, 2013, 4:12 am
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Dec 22, 2013, 1:26 pm
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Looks like big protests just happened:
http://www.voanews.com/content/prote...n/1815325.html
Any experience with what was going on on the ground?
http://www.voanews.com/content/prote...n/1815325.html
Any experience with what was going on on the ground?
Dec 22, 2013, 5:16 pm
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There are posts with such accounts in http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thail...thread-14.html
Dec 23, 2013, 9:37 am
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I was out Sunday and the MRT Subway was packed and a 10 minute line to "check out" at Asok / sukhumvit ,
stay away from it all, there is no way to tell when it will turn ugly , do not go around taking photos of the protests , reporters have been beaten up,
do not wear red or yellow shirts , if it gets heated up you may be a target of the mob....
most of the protesters are peaceful. but there is a small group of young men just looking for a fight ,
I look at Richard Barrow's Thai twitter feed , it is very up to date ,
I also have a few buddies that SMS when they see something close to where we normally travel.
this is going to continue for weeks if not months , learn ways around the traffic/ protests by Skytrain or Metro subway.
just be smart and stay away from the protest areas
stay away from it all, there is no way to tell when it will turn ugly , do not go around taking photos of the protests , reporters have been beaten up,
do not wear red or yellow shirts , if it gets heated up you may be a target of the mob....
most of the protesters are peaceful. but there is a small group of young men just looking for a fight ,
I look at Richard Barrow's Thai twitter feed , it is very up to date ,
I also have a few buddies that SMS when they see something close to where we normally travel.
this is going to continue for weeks if not months , learn ways around the traffic/ protests by Skytrain or Metro subway.
just be smart and stay away from the protest areas