Last edit by: aBroadAbroad
This thread is for Thailand news/events and general discussion. It is meant to reduce clutter in the main forum. If you notice a topic here that deserves its own thread, please alert a moderator.
READ FIRST: Thailand Lounge-Thread Guidelines
Special thanks to FlyerTalker Kalboz for launching the original Thai News & Open Discussion lounge back in 2009!
READ FIRST: Thailand Lounge-Thread Guidelines
- This thread is subject to the general FlyerTalk Rules and will be moderated accordingly.
- Like all FT Forum Lounges, this thread provides a place for members to engage in off-topic discussion. Please be reminded, however, that this is not OMNI or OMNI/PR. Content that strays too far into such controversial areas as politics or religion may be edited, moved or deleted by moderators.
- As always, when challenging other members' viewpoints and opinions, please do so respectfully and thoughtfully. Posts containing personal attacks are unacceptable and will be deleted. Replies to such posts will also be deleted.
- Please alert a moderator to any concerns via the "Report Bad Post" button that appears in the lower left corner of every post.
- Repetitive posting that unnecessarily clutters the thread, or appears to be for the primary purpose of post-padding, is subject to merging or deletion. If you wish to reply to several prior posts, please use the multi-quote function to create a single response.
Special thanks to FlyerTalker Kalboz for launching the original Thai News & Open Discussion lounge back in 2009!
Thailand Forum Lounge-Thread: Thai News & Open Discussion
#211
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Santa Monica CA
Programs: UA LT 1K HYglob Marr LT Titanium
Posts: 881
A Thai House Divided
From the NYT
A rift is growing within Thailand’s military-royalist establishment, threatening the country’s stability and undermining prospects that the upcoming royal succession will unfold smoothly
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/20/op...ided.html?_r=1
A rift is growing within Thailand’s military-royalist establishment, threatening the country’s stability and undermining prospects that the upcoming royal succession will unfold smoothly
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/20/op...ided.html?_r=1
#212
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 1999
Posts: 12,375
New security measures at Don Mueang airport causing long delays
"...you are now being advised to arrive two and a half hours before domestic flights and three and a half hours before international flights."
http://www.matichon.co.th/news_detai...sid=1437304028
http://www.thaitravelblogs.com/2015/...ueang-airport/
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/...g-long-delays/
AoT announcement
As from 17 July 2015 security measure at Don Mueang International Airport is revised. Every piece of baggage both hand-carry and loaded baggage must be x-rayed before entering the check-in area. This measure is aimed to prevent the airport from the unlawful interference action that may cause the delay of process. We truly apologize for any inconvenience that may occur.
"...you are now being advised to arrive two and a half hours before domestic flights and three and a half hours before international flights."
http://www.matichon.co.th/news_detai...sid=1437304028
http://www.thaitravelblogs.com/2015/...ueang-airport/
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/...g-long-delays/
AoT announcement
As from 17 July 2015 security measure at Don Mueang International Airport is revised. Every piece of baggage both hand-carry and loaded baggage must be x-rayed before entering the check-in area. This measure is aimed to prevent the airport from the unlawful interference action that may cause the delay of process. We truly apologize for any inconvenience that may occur.
#213
Join Date: May 2001
Location: RNO, NV, USA.
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 5,038
New security measures at Don Mueang airport causing long delays
"...you are now being advised to arrive two and a half hours before domestic flights and three and a half hours before international flights."
http://www.matichon.co.th/news_detai...sid=1437304028
http://www.thaitravelblogs.com/2015/...ueang-airport/
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/...g-long-delays/
AoT announcement
As from 17 July 2015 security measure at Don Mueang International Airport is revised. Every piece of baggage both hand-carry and loaded baggage must be x-rayed before entering the check-in area. This measure is aimed to prevent the airport from the unlawful interference action that may cause the delay of process. We truly apologize for any inconvenience that may occur.
"...you are now being advised to arrive two and a half hours before domestic flights and three and a half hours before international flights."
http://www.matichon.co.th/news_detai...sid=1437304028
http://www.thaitravelblogs.com/2015/...ueang-airport/
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/...g-long-delays/
AoT announcement
As from 17 July 2015 security measure at Don Mueang International Airport is revised. Every piece of baggage both hand-carry and loaded baggage must be x-rayed before entering the check-in area. This measure is aimed to prevent the airport from the unlawful interference action that may cause the delay of process. We truly apologize for any inconvenience that may occur.
#215
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 1999
Posts: 12,375
My guess, yes, this is just a guess, is that they do not have the high-volume, high-speed CTX scanners at DMK like they do at BKK, and that they have been a bit lax with security measures in the past. And given recent incidents and focus/attention, these new security measures are necessary.
Quote: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/tig...-at-don-mueang
Airport source said this measure is not new but is not strictly enforced in the past.
Under this regulation, all bags taken into the check-in areas must be first X-rayed.
Typical lack of planning, getting caught out and then trying to recover. Welcome to Thailand.
http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2015/07/2...urity-measures
http://thainews.prd.go.th/CenterWeb/...C5807200010034
Quote: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/tig...-at-don-mueang
Airport source said this measure is not new but is not strictly enforced in the past.
Under this regulation, all bags taken into the check-in areas must be first X-rayed.
Typical lack of planning, getting caught out and then trying to recover. Welcome to Thailand.
http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2015/07/2...urity-measures
http://thainews.prd.go.th/CenterWeb/...C5807200010034
#216
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: body: A stone's throw from SFO, mind: SE Asia
Programs: Some of this 'n some of that
Posts: 17,263
This appears to be the same policy in place at CNX and a few other airports. I recall having a 30 min wait to enter HDY a few years ago because of this policy but the DMK situation is likely fusterclukked from too many pax and too few entrances.
#217
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 1999
Posts: 12,375
Well that didn't last long...but this article is still a bit confusing, maybe wait a few days to see how things shake out, and still plan to get to DMK early?
Don Mueang drops carry-on bag screenings amid delays
Airports of Thailand has dropped newly imposed security measures for all flights at Don Mueang airport after carry-on luggage screenings caused hours-long delays.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/gene...gs-amid-delays
AOT lifts new rule after chaos
Strict baggage screening at Don Mueang scrapped after long delays
AIRPORTS OF Thailand yesterday hastily called off its strict screening measures at Don Mueang International Airport, which it had just imposed on Friday, after they caused mayhem, with passengers languishing behind long queues and many almost missing their flights.
The revised rules required not only checked-in luggage but also carry-ons to be X-rayed before entering the departure area.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/nati...-30264856.html
Don Mueang drops carry-on bag screenings amid delays
Airports of Thailand has dropped newly imposed security measures for all flights at Don Mueang airport after carry-on luggage screenings caused hours-long delays.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/gene...gs-amid-delays
AOT lifts new rule after chaos
Strict baggage screening at Don Mueang scrapped after long delays
AIRPORTS OF Thailand yesterday hastily called off its strict screening measures at Don Mueang International Airport, which it had just imposed on Friday, after they caused mayhem, with passengers languishing behind long queues and many almost missing their flights.
The revised rules required not only checked-in luggage but also carry-ons to be X-rayed before entering the departure area.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/nati...-30264856.html
#218
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 1999
Posts: 12,375
Jakarta hits airlines with restrictions
Indonesia has banned Thai-registered airlines from increasing their flights or changing the types of aircraft that fly into the country, Transport Minister Prajin Juntong said Monday.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/gene...h-restrictions
Indonesia has banned Thai-registered airlines from increasing their flights or changing the types of aircraft that fly into the country, Transport Minister Prajin Juntong said Monday.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/gene...h-restrictions
#219
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Snooky
Posts: 2,508
Last time I was at DMK, the whole place was completely clusterfcked by unruly mainland Chinese and everyone was just waived through security with no scan. That's the only reason that I made my plane and I got there at 4 am, 2 & 1/2 hrs early !
Last edited by whackyjacky; Jul 23, 2015 at 8:37 pm
#220
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 1999
Posts: 12,375
Transport of king statues to snarl traffic July 23-29
The transport of seven giant statues of famed Thai kings from the central provinces to a new park in Hua Hin district of Prachuap Khiri Khan began Thursday and motorists are being advised to avoid Rama...
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/tran...fic-july-23-29
The transport of seven giant statues of famed Thai kings from the central provinces to a new park in Hua Hin district of Prachuap Khiri Khan began Thursday and motorists are being advised to avoid Rama...
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/tran...fic-july-23-29
#221
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: KWI
Programs: I travel for fun these days.
Posts: 383
Expect Thailand's airlines to be severly limited in the
Looks like the DCA/Government is giving up by looking for parking spaces for planes rather than trying to correct the safety issues by the deadline (2nd extension?)
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/631668/prepare-for-bans-aot-tells-airports
I mean the government could be making a last ditch attempt at correcting the issues, or I guess it's easier to just give up and find places to park the planes:
http://bangkokpost.com/news/general/...-of-flight-ban
I have flights booked on TG in September... but I feel this will hurt the country more then my personal travel plans.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/631668/prepare-for-bans-aot-tells-airports
I mean the government could be making a last ditch attempt at correcting the issues, or I guess it's easier to just give up and find places to park the planes:
http://bangkokpost.com/news/general/...-of-flight-ban
I have flights booked on TG in September... but I feel this will hurt the country more then my personal travel plans.
#222
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 1999
Posts: 12,375
by looking for parking spaces for planes
This type of advanced or contingency planning is unheard of here in Thailand. Usually they wait until long after horse has bolted before taking any action (See TiP, slavery, fishing, IP, drought/floods, ad nauseum) AoT should probably be applauded for this but I suspect they will be reprimanded by the Junta, for causing fear/panic.
I've got to believe they have enough room at BKK, UTP, DMK and HKT, but one assumes they done the maths and identified potential problems?
This type of advanced or contingency planning is unheard of here in Thailand. Usually they wait until long after horse has bolted before taking any action (See TiP, slavery, fishing, IP, drought/floods, ad nauseum) AoT should probably be applauded for this but I suspect they will be reprimanded by the Junta, for causing fear/panic.
I've got to believe they have enough room at BKK, UTP, DMK and HKT, but one assumes they done the maths and identified potential problems?
#224
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 1999
Posts: 12,375
Don't forget the boats.
Left to Languish, Costly Fire Trucks Present a Reminder of Thai Dysfunction
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/24/wo...tion.html?_r=0
Left to Languish, Costly Fire Trucks Present a Reminder of Thai Dysfunction
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/24/wo...tion.html?_r=0
#225
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 1999
Posts: 12,375
Drought to drag on for six months, say experts
The Nation July 27, 2015 1:00 am
THE DEVASTATING drought currently affecting Thailand could drag on until the middle of next year due to what experts are calling the mother of all El Ninos.
"The effects of El Nino will become stronger and last until next February, which means lower precipitation than what Thailand usually gets from the Pacific Ocean," said Chawalit Chantararat, managing director of Team Group.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/nati...-30265275.html
The Nation July 27, 2015 1:00 am
THE DEVASTATING drought currently affecting Thailand could drag on until the middle of next year due to what experts are calling the mother of all El Ninos.
"The effects of El Nino will become stronger and last until next February, which means lower precipitation than what Thailand usually gets from the Pacific Ocean," said Chawalit Chantararat, managing director of Team Group.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/nati...-30265275.html