Fears for Aussie tourists caught in Thailand turmoil

[NM]

from news.com.au:

AUSTRALIANS in Bangkok should stay inside their homes and hotels to avoid being caught up in Thailand's political violence, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith says.

A state of emergency has been declared in Thailand, where anti-government protesters have clashed with the military in its capital Bangkok.

 

[drron]

Due to land at BKK on 10/5/09.Last time was 30/11/09.Has Drron found a new hoodoo,more potent than the tree on the 16th at Royal Beerwah?Tune in to the coming exciting reports on his TR.
Ok outrageous self promotion but?

 

[JohnK]

One has to feel sorry for the innocent bystanders, the tourists and the people who rely solely on tourism. Thailand did not need this to happen at such a difficult time. Tourism is likely to take another hit with many people deferring travel and some even not taking the risk of returning to Thailand again.

I am glad I have taken a break from travelling to Thailand....

 

[munitalP]

My dumbass niece (Mrs! side I must add ) went to BKK 2 weeks ago and is still there trying to holiday...

Some people have no sense at all


Mr!

:shock:

 

[JohnK]

It would appear the protests are over for the time being.

Gunmen attack Thai who led last year's protests

BANGKOK (AP) — The founder of the protest movement that shut down Bangkok's airports last year was shot and wounded in a possible assassination attempt Friday, just days after troops quelled rioting by a rival, anti-government group.

The government quickly moved to tighten security around Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, who said a state of emergency that was imposed Sunday in Bangkok would remain in place. Vehicles carrying Abhisit were attacked twice by red-shirted protesters before and during this week's riots.

The attack threatened to again escalate long-standing political tensions in Thailand, despite calls the day before for reconciliation from leaders on both sides of the conflict.