Bugger , why did'nt they do it at the weekend as I could still be stuck in Nana rather than back at work. :evil:
What the hell is going on?
Started by
waltz
, Nov 24 2008 02:19 AM
34 replies to this topic
#13
Phil Lander
-
- Members
- 2,324 posts
Posted 26 November 2008 - 06:55 AM
Phil Lander by name Phillanderer by nature.
The World is my Oyster - Muwhahahahaha!!
A Ladyboy is never early , neither is she ever late . She turns up precisely when she means to.
The World is my Oyster - Muwhahahahaha!!
A Ladyboy is never early , neither is she ever late . She turns up precisely when she means to.
#14
gaz
-
- Members
- 626 posts
Posted 26 November 2008 - 03:49 PM
Britons in Thai 'no man's land'
British travellers are in "no man's land" after anti-government protesters occupied Bangkok's main international airport, the Foreign Office has said.
A spokesman said some Britons had already passed through immigration controls and were stuck at the airport.
At least 3,000 passengers are stranded, and the Foreign Office said it had been contacted seven times by UK citizens.
Every flight has been cancelled and demonstrators say the airport will stay shut until the government resigns.
Britons who had already passed through immigration are unable to travel back through the Thai airport into Bangkok as their visas are no longer valid.
A Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) spokesman said: "Some people were stuck in the no man's land between the immigration and the plane but they are being looked after by airport officials."
Small explosions
The protesters, from the People's Alliance for Democracy, want to topple Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat, who had been due to arrive at the airport from an overseas trip. However, his flight will be diverted to another airport.
Incoming flights have been diverted to other Thai airports, including Chiang Mai and Phuket.
The BBC's Jonathan Head in Bangkok said the protestors had now taken full control of Suvarnabhumi airport, seizing the control tower and blocking access roads.
He said there was utter confusion at the airport, although the yellow-shirted demonstrators had been relaxed in dealing with tourists.
He added that a series of small explosions among the protesters early on Wednesday morning had injured several and underlined the risk of more violent clashes with pro-government groups.
The FCO website described the political situation in Thailand as "very uncertain" and advised those heading to Bangkok to check with their airline or tour operator before travelling.
http://news.bbc.co.u.../uk/7749510.stm
British travellers are in "no man's land" after anti-government protesters occupied Bangkok's main international airport, the Foreign Office has said.
A spokesman said some Britons had already passed through immigration controls and were stuck at the airport.
At least 3,000 passengers are stranded, and the Foreign Office said it had been contacted seven times by UK citizens.
Every flight has been cancelled and demonstrators say the airport will stay shut until the government resigns.
Britons who had already passed through immigration are unable to travel back through the Thai airport into Bangkok as their visas are no longer valid.
A Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) spokesman said: "Some people were stuck in the no man's land between the immigration and the plane but they are being looked after by airport officials."
Small explosions
The protesters, from the People's Alliance for Democracy, want to topple Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat, who had been due to arrive at the airport from an overseas trip. However, his flight will be diverted to another airport.
Incoming flights have been diverted to other Thai airports, including Chiang Mai and Phuket.
The BBC's Jonathan Head in Bangkok said the protestors had now taken full control of Suvarnabhumi airport, seizing the control tower and blocking access roads.
He said there was utter confusion at the airport, although the yellow-shirted demonstrators had been relaxed in dealing with tourists.
He added that a series of small explosions among the protesters early on Wednesday morning had injured several and underlined the risk of more violent clashes with pro-government groups.
The FCO website described the political situation in Thailand as "very uncertain" and advised those heading to Bangkok to check with their airline or tour operator before travelling.
http://news.bbc.co.u.../uk/7749510.stm
#15
gaz
-
- Members
- 626 posts
Posted 26 November 2008 - 05:41 PM
Thai army calls for new elections
The head of Thailand's powerful army has asked the government to dissolve parliament and call new elections.
Gen Anupong Paochinda denied the move amounted to a coup, and also called on anti-government protesters to withdraw from Bangkok's international airport.
Members of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) took over the airport on Tuesday, stranding thousands.
It was the PAD's most dramatic move so far after months of calling for the government to resign.
It is unclear where Thai Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat now is - he was due to return to Thailand on Wednesday from an Asia-Pacific summit in Peru.
However, Gen Anupong said the government was still in control.
"This is not a coup," he told a news conference.
"The government still has full authority. These points are the way to solve the problem which has plunged the country into a deep crisis," Gen Anupong said.
"If a coup could end all the troubles, I would do it," he added.
The protesters, who have also been occupying a government compound in the capital since August, claim that the government is corrupt and hostile to the monarchy.
They also accuse it of being a proxy for former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a military 2006 coup, but who critics say is still very influential.
The PAD is a loose grouping of royalists, businessmen and the urban middle-class opposed to Mr Thaksin.
It said the airport protest was a "final battle" to bring down the government.
The BBC's Jonathan Head, in Bangkok, says that the government appeared to have adopted a strategy of allowing the PAD to attack government buildings while avoiding clashes, in the hope that it could wear the protesters down.
http://news.bbc.co.u...fic/7749809.stm
The head of Thailand's powerful army has asked the government to dissolve parliament and call new elections.
Gen Anupong Paochinda denied the move amounted to a coup, and also called on anti-government protesters to withdraw from Bangkok's international airport.
Members of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) took over the airport on Tuesday, stranding thousands.
It was the PAD's most dramatic move so far after months of calling for the government to resign.
It is unclear where Thai Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat now is - he was due to return to Thailand on Wednesday from an Asia-Pacific summit in Peru.
However, Gen Anupong said the government was still in control.
"This is not a coup," he told a news conference.
"The government still has full authority. These points are the way to solve the problem which has plunged the country into a deep crisis," Gen Anupong said.
"If a coup could end all the troubles, I would do it," he added.
The protesters, who have also been occupying a government compound in the capital since August, claim that the government is corrupt and hostile to the monarchy.
They also accuse it of being a proxy for former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a military 2006 coup, but who critics say is still very influential.
The PAD is a loose grouping of royalists, businessmen and the urban middle-class opposed to Mr Thaksin.
It said the airport protest was a "final battle" to bring down the government.
The BBC's Jonathan Head, in Bangkok, says that the government appeared to have adopted a strategy of allowing the PAD to attack government buildings while avoiding clashes, in the hope that it could wear the protesters down.
http://news.bbc.co.u...fic/7749809.stm
Attached Files
-
_45241200_45241194.jpg 34.34KB
396 downloads
#16
Legend
-
- Members
- 3,923 posts
Posted 27 November 2008 - 12:29 AM
a few good old fashioned stink bombs from the joke shop would clear that lot out. 
"im sure if u look around u can find a sunken face under caloried 10 year vet tranny bar girl, her face might not be as uniquely sunken or her ass dents so dented but just have a look, life is full of options." - boomdraw.
#17
waltz
-
- Members
- 425 posts
Posted 27 November 2008 - 02:58 AM
Fucking hell! My flight is on Saturday! Hope this shit is over till then.
It would hurt so bad if my trip has to be cancelled.
I hope the army will force a new election.
It would hurt so bad if my trip has to be cancelled.
I hope the army will force a new election.
"Improvise, Adapt n' Overcum"
- G n' Karl
I come from the land up yonder, where your dick FREEZES HARD.
- G n' Karl
I come from the land up yonder, where your dick FREEZES HARD.
#18
waltz
-
- Members
- 425 posts
Posted 27 November 2008 - 03:08 AM
Well... On the other what's positive is that the Bath is taking a dive.
But that will not fucking help me if I can't get there, now will it!
:evil:
But that will not fucking help me if I can't get there, now will it!
:evil:
"Improvise, Adapt n' Overcum"
- G n' Karl
I come from the land up yonder, where your dick FREEZES HARD.
- G n' Karl
I come from the land up yonder, where your dick FREEZES HARD.
#19
redrock
-
- Members
- 376 posts
Posted 27 November 2008 - 04:09 AM
God I hope the baht suffers due to the political situation. If the £ goes up to 60bt before Christmas I'll be a happy lad.
To all fellow BMs who are gonna be in Patts during the festive period: I hope we get a chance to meet up. I'll be hunting about town for a while and it's always nice to team-up with like-minded fellas.
Merry Christmas everybody.
To all fellow BMs who are gonna be in Patts during the festive period: I hope we get a chance to meet up. I'll be hunting about town for a while and it's always nice to team-up with like-minded fellas.
Merry Christmas everybody.
#20
texmark
-
- Members
- 12 posts
Posted 27 November 2008 - 10:37 AM
Fucking hell! my flight goes on Friday ! hope they block the airport for one more week as it is my flight out of BKK !!! imagine your airline paying for your hotel costs and maybe i can convince them that im addicted to lbs so they might even take over my bf´s and st bills 
#21
gaz
-
- Members
- 626 posts
Posted 27 November 2008 - 05:08 PM
Thailand's government considering emergency rule after protests
Thailand's government said it is considering imposing emergency rule to restore order after demonstrations became more violent and protesters shut down a second Bangkok airport.
Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat has called an emergency Cabinet meeting to discuss whether or not to impose the state of emergency.
Such a decree would give the prime minister authority to use the military to restore order and to suspend certain civil liberties.
The prime minister had earlier rejected military demands for fresh elections.
Tens of thousands of foreign tourists were left stranded as demonstrators occupied Suvarnabhumi Airport as part of a campaign demanding his resignation.
Up to 3,000 travellers, many of them British, spent the night in the terminal and were later evacuated under escort to Bangkok hotels.
Supporters of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) started massing at the main entrance to the Don Mueang airport on Wednesday evening, and services there were cancelled at about midnight.
"Protesters have blocked the entrance to the terminal therefore we closed services until 6:00 pm (1100 GMT) Thursday," said Flying Officer Anirut Thanomkulbutra, director of Don Mueang.
Don Mueang operates a handful of domestic flights, and was the only airport left serving the capital after protesters swarmed the main Suvarnabhumi Airport late on Tuesday, forcing the airport director to suspend flights.
The chances of renewed confrontation rose after a court ordered the eviction of the demonstrators from the terminal. Tensions were already heightened by the fatal shooting of a protester by a government supporter in the northern city of Chiang Mai. Late last night the opposition overran Chiang Mai airport, casting doubt on the government's control of the police.
Mr Somchai returned to Chiang Mai, usually a government stronghold, at the end of an official visit to Peru. The prime minister, whose bloc won a parliamentary majority just last year, said he would not bow to the mob's demands. "My position is not important but democratic values are," he said. "I reassure the people that this government, which is legitimate and came from elections, will keep functioning until the end".
In a televised address, he threatened that a cabinet meeting today would issue unspecified new measures against the protests.
Earlier, the country's top military official, General Anupong Paojinda issued a call for new elections but said the armed forces were not prepared to repeat the 2006 coup that ousted exiled prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Mr Somchai's brother-in-law and the country's most popular politician.
"The government should return the power to the people," he said. "We will not seize power. We are just making a suggestion and will let the government decide."
Protesters from the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) have been calling on the government to step down since May and in August forced the government to set up a temporary headquarters after the military refused to disperse a mass sit-in at Government House. But the campaign, which centres on Mr Thaksin's alleged corruption and calls for a new government backed by King Bhumibol Adulyadej, intensified this week after the leadership set a deadline to remove the government.
The disruption caused by the demonstrations has severely dented the Thai economy. Its critical Christmas holiday period is now suffering from mass cancellations. A country that has built a worldwide reputation as the "land of smiles" is now internationally seen as chaotic and dangerous.
"If you have protesters bursting into the airport, of course it's going to be damaging for the economy. It's hardly the best way to promote your tourism industry," said Chris Bruton, a corporate adviser. "But it's not the people stranded in the airport who are the big problem in terms of their view of Thailand. It's the people who now won't come in December or January for their holidays. It's the business people who will be cancelling meetings and deciding against investment projects here."
Most of the travellers who failed to fly were housed in Bangkok but some were taken to the resort of Pattaya 100 miles away.
After a long and uncomfortable night, passengers were sharply critical of the demonstrations.
John Taylor, 44, from Southampton, who is visiting Thailand with his wife and daughter said: "They have asked us to be patient. But how patient can you be with a two-year-old girl in tow?
"These people are causing real hurt. I don't care what they are protesting about. Why take it out on us."
http://www.telegraph...r-protests.html
Thailand's government said it is considering imposing emergency rule to restore order after demonstrations became more violent and protesters shut down a second Bangkok airport.
Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat has called an emergency Cabinet meeting to discuss whether or not to impose the state of emergency.
Such a decree would give the prime minister authority to use the military to restore order and to suspend certain civil liberties.
The prime minister had earlier rejected military demands for fresh elections.
Tens of thousands of foreign tourists were left stranded as demonstrators occupied Suvarnabhumi Airport as part of a campaign demanding his resignation.
Up to 3,000 travellers, many of them British, spent the night in the terminal and were later evacuated under escort to Bangkok hotels.
Supporters of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) started massing at the main entrance to the Don Mueang airport on Wednesday evening, and services there were cancelled at about midnight.
"Protesters have blocked the entrance to the terminal therefore we closed services until 6:00 pm (1100 GMT) Thursday," said Flying Officer Anirut Thanomkulbutra, director of Don Mueang.
Don Mueang operates a handful of domestic flights, and was the only airport left serving the capital after protesters swarmed the main Suvarnabhumi Airport late on Tuesday, forcing the airport director to suspend flights.
The chances of renewed confrontation rose after a court ordered the eviction of the demonstrators from the terminal. Tensions were already heightened by the fatal shooting of a protester by a government supporter in the northern city of Chiang Mai. Late last night the opposition overran Chiang Mai airport, casting doubt on the government's control of the police.
Mr Somchai returned to Chiang Mai, usually a government stronghold, at the end of an official visit to Peru. The prime minister, whose bloc won a parliamentary majority just last year, said he would not bow to the mob's demands. "My position is not important but democratic values are," he said. "I reassure the people that this government, which is legitimate and came from elections, will keep functioning until the end".
In a televised address, he threatened that a cabinet meeting today would issue unspecified new measures against the protests.
Earlier, the country's top military official, General Anupong Paojinda issued a call for new elections but said the armed forces were not prepared to repeat the 2006 coup that ousted exiled prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Mr Somchai's brother-in-law and the country's most popular politician.
"The government should return the power to the people," he said. "We will not seize power. We are just making a suggestion and will let the government decide."
Protesters from the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) have been calling on the government to step down since May and in August forced the government to set up a temporary headquarters after the military refused to disperse a mass sit-in at Government House. But the campaign, which centres on Mr Thaksin's alleged corruption and calls for a new government backed by King Bhumibol Adulyadej, intensified this week after the leadership set a deadline to remove the government.
The disruption caused by the demonstrations has severely dented the Thai economy. Its critical Christmas holiday period is now suffering from mass cancellations. A country that has built a worldwide reputation as the "land of smiles" is now internationally seen as chaotic and dangerous.
"If you have protesters bursting into the airport, of course it's going to be damaging for the economy. It's hardly the best way to promote your tourism industry," said Chris Bruton, a corporate adviser. "But it's not the people stranded in the airport who are the big problem in terms of their view of Thailand. It's the people who now won't come in December or January for their holidays. It's the business people who will be cancelling meetings and deciding against investment projects here."
Most of the travellers who failed to fly were housed in Bangkok but some were taken to the resort of Pattaya 100 miles away.
After a long and uncomfortable night, passengers were sharply critical of the demonstrations.
John Taylor, 44, from Southampton, who is visiting Thailand with his wife and daughter said: "They have asked us to be patient. But how patient can you be with a two-year-old girl in tow?
"These people are causing real hurt. I don't care what they are protesting about. Why take it out on us."
http://www.telegraph...r-protests.html
#22
dixon cox
-
- Moderators
-
- 7,150 posts
Monkey Nut
- LocationCentral Pattaya
Posted 30 November 2008 - 06:20 AM
What happened dude, did you get re-scheduled or re-routed?Fucking hell! My flight is on Saturday! Hope this shit is over till then.
How fucking depressing is this for guys who were poised for a trip to paradise?! :?
Meum cerebrum nocet
#23
waltz
-
- Members
- 425 posts
Posted 01 December 2008 - 06:27 AM
What happened dude, did you get re-scheduled or re-routed?Fucking hell! My flight is on Saturday! Hope this shit is over till then.
How fucking depressing is this for guys who were poised for a trip to paradise?! :?
I rescheduled to 6th of Dec. If I can't fly they I will probably try to get my ticket refunded.
Oh man... Hope this shit ends soon. Let them fight all they want about politics - but stay the hell outta the airport imho.
"Improvise, Adapt n' Overcum"
- G n' Karl
I come from the land up yonder, where your dick FREEZES HARD.
- G n' Karl
I come from the land up yonder, where your dick FREEZES HARD.
#24
gaz
-
- Members
- 626 posts
Posted 01 December 2008 - 03:51 PM
U-Tapao Becomes Tourists Escape Valve
With Suvarnabhumi international airport currently operating as a giant food vendors market and camping ground for supporters of the People’s Alliance for Democracy, or PAD, the government of prime minister Somchai Wongsawat has been forced to turn the navy-controlled U-Tapao airport in Sattahip as the main centre for tourist arrivals and departures. An estimated 90-100,000 foreign tourists are currently stranded in Thailand, and many of them are here in Pattaya. That said, the city is already experiencing the knock-on effect of reduced tourist numbers. Many people have cancelled their trips while others are able to get to Phuket or Chiang Mai but then face another wait to get to U-Tapao and on to Pattaya. The government fears that if the PAD occupation of the second-busiest airport in Southeast Asia continues, these numbers could easily double over the next couple of weeks. On Friday afternoon six flights were able to leave U-Tapao and it is expected this number will rise to about 48 per day. Among the carriers who are said to be willing to use U-Tapao are EVA Air, Lufthansa, and Scandinavian airlines. Whatever happens, U-Tapao can only be seen as a temporary solution as it is unable to handle anywhere near the capacity required to keep the tourism turnstiles ticking over. In the meantime, taxis, minivans, and buses that usually ply their trade from Suvarnabhumi to Pattaya have now relocated to U-Tapao.
http://pattayaone.ne...9_11_51_3.shtml
With Suvarnabhumi international airport currently operating as a giant food vendors market and camping ground for supporters of the People’s Alliance for Democracy, or PAD, the government of prime minister Somchai Wongsawat has been forced to turn the navy-controlled U-Tapao airport in Sattahip as the main centre for tourist arrivals and departures. An estimated 90-100,000 foreign tourists are currently stranded in Thailand, and many of them are here in Pattaya. That said, the city is already experiencing the knock-on effect of reduced tourist numbers. Many people have cancelled their trips while others are able to get to Phuket or Chiang Mai but then face another wait to get to U-Tapao and on to Pattaya. The government fears that if the PAD occupation of the second-busiest airport in Southeast Asia continues, these numbers could easily double over the next couple of weeks. On Friday afternoon six flights were able to leave U-Tapao and it is expected this number will rise to about 48 per day. Among the carriers who are said to be willing to use U-Tapao are EVA Air, Lufthansa, and Scandinavian airlines. Whatever happens, U-Tapao can only be seen as a temporary solution as it is unable to handle anywhere near the capacity required to keep the tourism turnstiles ticking over. In the meantime, taxis, minivans, and buses that usually ply their trade from Suvarnabhumi to Pattaya have now relocated to U-Tapao.
http://pattayaone.ne...9_11_51_3.shtml
0 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users
