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 lèse-majesté, 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
May 28, 2014, 3:17 am
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The government just announced they are blocking Facebook. According to the BKK Post it's been unavailable since 3:00 PM local time. I wonder if discussion sites like this might be next.
May 29, 2014, 8:50 pm
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Yesterday the army showed up en masse to prevent a demonstration at Victory Monument. 1,300 soldiers and police according to the BKK Post. It worked, but the risk of the other side escalating to match is very real. This might be a good time to avoid that part of the city.
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May 31, 2014, 2:46 am
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The Army has announced it's closing down Ratchprasong on Sunday. In addition, Ploenchit from Chidlom to Siam Paragon and Rajdamri. BTS won't stop at Ploenchit, Chidlom or Rajdamri stations.
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May 31, 2014, 5:55 am
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May 31, 2014, 9:12 am
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Jun 3, 2014, 7:37 am
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Latest update: Summary - curfew lifted in Pattaya, Koh Samui and Phuket
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Jun 4, 2014, 10:15 pm
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In BKK at the moment on holiday, the main army presence I noticed was at the Baiyoke tower hotel.
The tour operators I have encountered so far have said business has dipped significantly.
We have almost had the majority of attractions to ourselves. Good for us, bad for the tourist traders.
If it wasn't for the news, you would (as a tourist) never think anything was going on.
The tour operators I have encountered so far have said business has dipped significantly.
We have almost had the majority of attractions to ourselves. Good for us, bad for the tourist traders.
If it wasn't for the news, you would (as a tourist) never think anything was going on.
Jun 6, 2014, 9:55 am
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Twitter is atwitter with news of the immediate lifting of the curfew in Cha Am, Hua Hin, Krabi and Phang Nga.