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JohnK, it is fine to use whatever means you feel most comfortable with. Common sense is an imperative wherever we are. I always use a variety of sources including talking to the locals. Haven't felt need to post a tweet yet. Just read Barrow.
 
According to EF my CX flight from BKK on Sunday has been cancelled for the second time on this booking.
It's still showing as confirmed on 'Manage Booking'.
I expect they'll notify me eventually.
 
I will take it that the relaxation is good news

Not totally sure (my friend just gave me a quick rundown as we watched the military news brief which included the ok for people to carry firearms if involved with depositing cash into banks at night and moving product overnight as well), but it's possible they're happy with the situation as it stands, and feel that shortening the curfew is a positive step forward.

Great news for the restaurants and workers who have had to lose hours (and pay) due to the early closing of department stores, cabarets etc and and for all the street vendors; now to get out and enjoy some street food again!! :mrgreen:
 
I believe certain well connected (ie read military/yellow shirts) people own much of the nightlife establishments,
so no surprise there

In Bangkok, they need a military coup
In Sydney, all we needed was a right dominated Liberal party
to destroy the cities nightlife
 
Just read Barrow.
I had to Google the name. A few others were much higher in the search list so I had to look for a relevance to Thailand.

So he is just another travel blogger? What makes him so special as opposed to any other news source?

Apologies for the silly questions as I don't waste my time reading blogs.
 
Barrow aggregates real time info from variety of sources. Highly regarded for: providing relevant information. Long time resident,20 years. Found his information reliable. Great resources for current hot spots and transport and latest on martial law. No trivia junk. JoyV
 
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I had to Google the name. A few others were much higher in the search list so I had to look for a relevance to Thailand.

So he is just another travel blogger? What makes him so special as opposed to any other news source?

Apologies for the silly questions as I don't waste my time reading blogs.


yes don't worry John.... just a waste of time
 
From Richard Barrow-
Asoke station earlier on sunday-
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Certainly would make it a little difficult to leave the SGS.
 
Has anyone travelled into Silom area from the airport after a 1.30am arrival? Any problem with taxis? military? police?
 
In my opinion tourist numbers we well down the first couple of weeks in June. Most tour groups had cancelled which was good for me but not good for the Thai tourist industry..

Have things returned to normal since the curfew was lifted? I realise it is low season but these types of disruptions can influence people's future travel plans.
 
We arrived 2 weeks ago for a 6 night stay.Certainly less tourists still.
At the Siam Centre there were lots of military in groups of 2-6.
The staff at the SGS were working less days-but no one losing a job.
 
We left BKK on 25th June after more than two weeks there. Everything was fine. Less tourists in MBK so shopping was a breeze. Notice that Jim Thompson's house now offers silk spinning from cocoons demonstration and a regular traditional Thai dancing demonstration. An innovation since I was last there 3 years ago. Noticed small groups of soldiers and police at Siam skytrain area but not obtrusive and happy to pose for photos for tourists which was surprising.
Take your brolly for those sudden afternoon or evening downpours. Really strange, heavy rain and it is still warm. JoyV
 
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