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Aug 18, 2018, 6:08 am
#1066
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What is going on next week in Bangkok? On Thursday Aug 23, and the days around it aren't much better:
Hyatt:
HP sold out, GHE sold out, PH > 20K THB
Hilton
DT Sold out, Hilton Suk 9200THB, Conrad 8K
Marriott
CY 4800 THB, Ren 6700, Marriott Marquis 8400, Marriot Suk 7600
SPG is the same as above....
All this in August?
Hyatt:
HP sold out, GHE sold out, PH > 20K THB
Hilton
DT Sold out, Hilton Suk 9200THB, Conrad 8K
Marriott
CY 4800 THB, Ren 6700, Marriott Marquis 8400, Marriot Suk 7600
SPG is the same as above....
All this in August?
Aug 18, 2018, 7:02 pm
#1067
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Aug 18, 2018, 10:10 pm
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Oct 9, 2018, 11:32 am
#1070
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One Tourist Killed, Several Injured In Machine Gun Shootout At Bangkok Shopping Mall After Gang Rivalry
https://loyaltylobby.com/2018/10/09/...y/?omhide=true
You can access a news article in this incident from The Nation here.
https://loyaltylobby.com/2018/10/09/...y/?omhide=true
You can access a news article in this incident from The Nation here.
A foreign tourist was fatally injured and two Thais and two other tourists hurt when a group of young men fired rifles at a rival gang near a Bangkok shopping mall Sunday night.
The shooting happened at 8.30pm on a soi behind the Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel where tourist coaches were parked.
Police said Gakhrejr D., 42, an Indian, died later in hospital. Initilly, police said Keovongsa T., 28, a Lao tourist, also died in hospital but police later said the Lao still survived. Another Indian tourist, Sharma D., 45, was injured along with two Thai men.
The shooting happened at 8.30pm on a soi behind the Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel where tourist coaches were parked.
Police said Gakhrejr D., 42, an Indian, died later in hospital. Initilly, police said Keovongsa T., 28, a Lao tourist, also died in hospital but police later said the Lao still survived. Another Indian tourist, Sharma D., 45, was injured along with two Thai men.
Oct 9, 2018, 2:24 pm
#1071
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One Tourist Killed, Several Injured In Machine Gun Shootout At Bangkok Shopping Mall After Gang Rivalry
https://loyaltylobby.com/2018/10/09/...y/?omhide=true
You can access a news article in this incident from The Nation here.
https://loyaltylobby.com/2018/10/09/...y/?omhide=true
You can access a news article in this incident from The Nation here.
Oct 10, 2018, 7:12 am
#1072
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These school gang rivalries are quite common and nothing new to have an all out brawl on the streets however the incorporation of weapons to this extent is unique in my knowledge. Knives, sticks and no holds barred fights yes; shootouts like this no. You never hear of followup with these thugs being dealt with however.
Oct 11, 2018, 6:29 pm
#1073
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Seems like this was more of a low-level criminal gang turf war, although "influential people" always get mentioned. Originally I'm pretty sure I saw mention of two people dying? And it sounds like the one fatality was from a zip gun (modified “Thai Pradit” gun)?
Suspect in ‘turf war’ fatal shootout claims self-defence
A KEY SUSPECT in a shootout in the car park of the Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel on Sunday that left an Indian bystander dead and four other people injured has claimed that he was fired at by a rival group first, and was forced to defend himself and his friends.
Preecha Sak-udompaisal, 28, who was yesterday escorted by police to re-enact the crime at eight spots in the area of the crime, also said he had surrendered to police on Tuesday and handed over two .38 pistols in order to express his innocence. According to the crime re-enactment, Preecha’s group and the rival group led by Pornthep Pumpuang, 23, who was among the wounded, had a previous dispute over an alleged turf war.
Suspect in ?turf war? fatal shootout claims self-defence
Suspect in ‘turf war’ fatal shootout claims self-defence
A KEY SUSPECT in a shootout in the car park of the Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel on Sunday that left an Indian bystander dead and four other people injured has claimed that he was fired at by a rival group first, and was forced to defend himself and his friends.
Preecha Sak-udompaisal, 28, who was yesterday escorted by police to re-enact the crime at eight spots in the area of the crime, also said he had surrendered to police on Tuesday and handed over two .38 pistols in order to express his innocence. According to the crime re-enactment, Preecha’s group and the rival group led by Pornthep Pumpuang, 23, who was among the wounded, had a previous dispute over an alleged turf war.
Suspect in ?turf war? fatal shootout claims self-defence
Oct 12, 2018, 1:07 am
#1074
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These school gang rivalries are quite common and nothing new to have an all out brawl on the streets however the incorporation of weapons to this extent is unique in my knowledge. Knives, sticks and no holds barred fights yes; shootouts like this no. You never hear of followup with these thugs being dealt with however.
Oct 12, 2018, 11:07 am
#1075
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handed over two .38 pistols in order to express his innocence.
Suspect in ?turf war? fatal shootout claims self-defence
Suspect in ?turf war? fatal shootout claims self-defence
Oct 12, 2018, 9:33 pm
#1076
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Today (13 October) is two years since the passing of His Majesty the King. The alcohol cabinets at 7-11 are closed and I suspect it will be a quiet day.
There are several memorial advertisements in the newspaper remembering His Majesty.
There are several memorial advertisements in the newspaper remembering His Majesty.
Oct 12, 2018, 10:03 pm
#1077
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"Today (13 October) is two years since the passing of His Majesty the King."
Yes, today is the holiday, and since it falls on a weekend, Monday (15th) will also be a holiday.
I confess to not staying up to date but bars have been asked to "be respectful" today, and Monday. Normally that means bars can sell alcohol but no "entertainment" (music, or maybe Royally penned tunes are OK?)). Who knows what may actually happen?
The 23rd is Rama V Holiday.
While the 24th (Wan Awk Pansa) is the end of Lent.
AFAIK, only this last holiday results in a ban on alcohol sales. Retail shop sales are forbidden every day except ~ 11:00 - 14:00, and 17:00 - 00:00, so maybe that's what you observed this morning at 7/11?
Yes, today is the holiday, and since it falls on a weekend, Monday (15th) will also be a holiday.
I confess to not staying up to date but bars have been asked to "be respectful" today, and Monday. Normally that means bars can sell alcohol but no "entertainment" (music, or maybe Royally penned tunes are OK?)). Who knows what may actually happen?
The 23rd is Rama V Holiday.
While the 24th (Wan Awk Pansa) is the end of Lent.
AFAIK, only this last holiday results in a ban on alcohol sales. Retail shop sales are forbidden every day except ~ 11:00 - 14:00, and 17:00 - 00:00, so maybe that's what you observed this morning at 7/11?
Oct 12, 2018, 11:11 pm
#1078
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Other than most Thais wearing yellow, seems like a normal Saturday to me, maybe a few shops closed. In a restaurant, beer being served/consumed, open sales in the supermarket, street bars rockin' and rollin' - loud music and alcohol flowing. Doesn't appear to be a "dry" day, and skies looking black as well, so wet on that front as well?
Oct 18, 2018, 5:31 pm
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Visa on arrival fees to be waived
BANGKOK: For the next two months all visitors from the 21 nations who need visas on arrival will not have to pay a baht – in hopes the Chinese will return to Thailand in numbers again.
The government plans to exempt visitors from visa-on-arrival fees during November and December as it strives to salvage falling tourist numbers, especially from China.
The initiative floated by Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak aims to reassure Chinese tourists, whose numbers have declined since the Phoenix tour boat tragedy killed 47 Chinese tourists off Phuket in July.
https://www.thephuketnews.com/visa-o...dwxyuMgoEzs.97
Fee is 2,000 baht I think.
Passport holders of the following countries/territories may apply for Visa on Arrival.
• THE PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA • THE KINGDOM OF BHUTAN • THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA
• THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA • THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS • FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA
• THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI • THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA • THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
• THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA • THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA • THE REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES
• THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA • THE REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS • PAPUA NEW GUINEA
• ROMANIA • THE REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO • THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
• TAIWAN - CHINA • UKRAINE • THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTANS
https://extranet.immigration.go.th/v...nlineAction.do
BANGKOK: For the next two months all visitors from the 21 nations who need visas on arrival will not have to pay a baht – in hopes the Chinese will return to Thailand in numbers again.
The government plans to exempt visitors from visa-on-arrival fees during November and December as it strives to salvage falling tourist numbers, especially from China.
The initiative floated by Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak aims to reassure Chinese tourists, whose numbers have declined since the Phoenix tour boat tragedy killed 47 Chinese tourists off Phuket in July.
https://www.thephuketnews.com/visa-o...dwxyuMgoEzs.97
Fee is 2,000 baht I think.
Passport holders of the following countries/territories may apply for Visa on Arrival.
• THE PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA • THE KINGDOM OF BHUTAN • THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA
• THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA • THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS • FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA
• THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI • THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA • THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
• THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA • THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA • THE REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES
• THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA • THE REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS • PAPUA NEW GUINEA
• ROMANIA • THE REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO • THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
• TAIWAN - CHINA • UKRAINE • THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTANS
https://extranet.immigration.go.th/v...nlineAction.do
Oct 18, 2018, 8:06 pm
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Visa on arrival fees to be waived
BANGKOK: For the next two months all visitors from the 21 nations who need visas on arrival will not have to pay a baht – in hopes the Chinese will return to Thailand in numbers again.
The government plans to exempt visitors from visa-on-arrival fees during November and December as it strives to salvage falling tourist numbers, especially from China.
The initiative floated by Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak aims to reassure Chinese tourists, whose numbers have declined since the Phoenix tour boat tragedy killed 47 Chinese tourists off Phuket in July.
https://www.thephuketnews.com/visa-o...dwxyuMgoEzs.97
Fee is 2,000 baht I think.
Passport holders of the following countries/territories may apply for Visa on Arrival.
• THE PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA • THE KINGDOM OF BHUTAN • THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA
• THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA • THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS • FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA
• THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI • THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA • THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
• THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA • THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA • THE REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES
• THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA • THE REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS • PAPUA NEW GUINEA
• ROMANIA • THE REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO • THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
• TAIWAN - CHINA • UKRAINE • THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTANS
BANGKOK: For the next two months all visitors from the 21 nations who need visas on arrival will not have to pay a baht – in hopes the Chinese will return to Thailand in numbers again.
The government plans to exempt visitors from visa-on-arrival fees during November and December as it strives to salvage falling tourist numbers, especially from China.
The initiative floated by Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak aims to reassure Chinese tourists, whose numbers have declined since the Phoenix tour boat tragedy killed 47 Chinese tourists off Phuket in July.
https://www.thephuketnews.com/visa-o...dwxyuMgoEzs.97
Fee is 2,000 baht I think.
Passport holders of the following countries/territories may apply for Visa on Arrival.
• THE PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA • THE KINGDOM OF BHUTAN • THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA
• THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA • THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS • FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA
• THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI • THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA • THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
• THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA • THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA • THE REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES
• THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA • THE REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS • PAPUA NEW GUINEA
• ROMANIA • THE REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO • THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
• TAIWAN - CHINA • UKRAINE • THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTANS