Amid the protests in BAngkok and the Ash eruption in Europe that left many people stranded and calling for help without getting any over several days.
Read this story:
Britons erupt over delays
According to the report some Britons slept for the eighth nights at Suvarnabhumi International airport with only a trickle finding seats back to London. The airlines were accused of:
• Smuggling VIPs onto flights through ‘staff’ check-in desks to avoid angry confrontations.
• Denying they have seats but offering them on the internet for up to £3000.
• Refusing to accept FIM – Flight Interruption Manifests – in favour of cash buyers
continue reading http://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2010/04/britons-erupt-over-delays/
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Bangkok Protests and Bangkok Bombs
Bangkok Protests and Bangkok Bombs
Travelling around in Bangkok especially during this time with protests in the city can be challenging. Yesterday the BTS service was suspended until 10 in the morning.
But today both BTS and Metro are functioning normally:
BTS SkyTrain Operating Hours on 28th April 2010
Effective from April 28th 2010 until further notice, service at all BTS stations on both the Silom and Sukhumvit Lines will operate from 06.00-20.00 hrs except Saladaeng station that will close 7 pm.
MRTA will operate normally today until midnight except for the Lumpini station that closes 7.30 am.
Happy travelling in Bangkok and keep safe!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Bangkok Protests and Bangkok Bombs
Friday, April 23, 2010
Bangkok travel warning
Italian Viaggiare sicuri also advises against non essential travel until normalcy come back
http://www.viaggiaresicuri.it/index.php?id=322&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=5350
Bangkok travel warning
April 22, 2010
The State Department alerts U.S. citizens traveling to and residing in Thailand of ongoing demonstrations in Bangkok. Due to escalating violence in central Bangkok, all U.S. citizens should avoid nonessential travel to Bangkok. Those traveling outside of Bangkok in Thailand should be aware of the possibility of disturbances elsewhere and should exercise caution and good judgment. This replaces the Travel Alert dated April 12, 2010, to update information on security concerns. This Travel Alert will expire on July 22, 2010.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1998.html
Bangkok travel warning
As you might already know there has been violent incidents in the capital of Thailand Bangkok last night 5 explosions rocked the business area of Silom leaving 1 person dead and over 70 injured.
In regard to these incidents some countries have called on to their fellow citizens to cancel any non essential travel to Thailand:
Countries that have advised on non essential travel
- Sweden Foreign ministry advices Swedes to not travel to Bangkok.
- France issues warning against travelling to bangkok if non essential
- Australia embassy have raised their travel warning to "reconsider your need to travel"
- UK has advised its citizens to avoid Thailand for non essential travel
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Bangkok Protests: Travelling Safely in Bangkok
Travelling in ChiangMai Thailand reports that the air is not soo good. Alot of smog in Chiang Mai, air un-breathable everywhere. If you are travelling to Chiang Mai Thailand please bring your sunglasses and face mask.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Bangkok Protests: Travelling Safely in Bangkok
Bangkok Protest: The blood campaign
Good Morning from Bangkok.
Been just following the latest news on Bangkok protests since Im following from my house then I will continue to post links from blogs and sites that are blogging live most from close.
For the latest news on Bangkok Protest read these 2 blogs:
http://siamreport.blogspot.com/2010/03/abhisit-vs-jatuporn.html
and the other on Bangkok Protest is
http://blogs.straitstimes.com/2010/3/15/live-blog-on-bangkok-protests
The Bangkok Protests have been peaceful and red shirts have vowed to paint the government house with their own blood which they began gathering ( 1,000 litres of blood to paint Government House) ofcourse unless Mr Abhisit quits and dissolves house.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Bangkok Protests: Travelling Safely in Bangkok
Bangkok Protests News: Bangkok News
Other Bangkok news can be seen from these Bangkok Newspapers
- Another leading english newspaper in Bangkok is Bangkokpost: Bangkok post has the following latest news regarding the the Bangkok Protests.
Protesters will mass outside the 11th Infantry Regiment barracks at midday on Monday for the government's answer to their 24-hour ultimatum, as the army brings in hundreds of reinforcements to guard the compound
- Bangkok protest news can be followed from a government website which is in english and thai at this address: http://www.capothai.org/
- Other important websites that are carrying alot of updates on the situations here are:
1) Bangkok Pundit at this address: http://www.asiancorrespondent.com/bangkok-pundit-blog
2) The Nation's State: Politics, Insurgency, and the State of the Thai nation, this blog has really nice updates with picture on the situation in Bangkok today so be sure to get more on Bangkok protest situation in this blog and keep reading.
3) Other 2 blogs I love reading everyday are http://thaiintelligentnews.wordpress.com/
and http://thaicrisis.wordpress.com/
Bangkok Protests: Travelling Safely in Bangkok
Bangkok Protests
Bangkok is calm as the red shirts UDD continue their protests requesting the government to dissolve the house and go back to vote.
Most of the protesters have travelled to Bangkok from provinces. The roads around the protest venue are closed to traffic but so far the have been peaceful.
In the other parts of Bangkok life is going on as usual, public continue to carry on daily routine in Bangkok though many have chosen to be out of Bangkok during this time and those remaining have been mostly indoors.
However, the situation is far from ending as the red shirts have declared they are ready to go on for atleast 7 days. The red shirt protesters have given the government up to noon Monday to dissolve the house.
Let's look at major news from local newspapers:
From the Nation: giving a Timeline on Thaksin's Judgement Day this is Thailand's most updated English news website giving Thai politics news ,Bangkok Business update , Bangkok news, Thailand Travel
- Motorists advised to avoid roads near red-shirt rally site
- Pheu Thai to hold urgent meeting of MPs Monday
- Natthawut threatens to move protesters to 11th Infantry Regiment
- PM cancels Cabinet meeting Tuesday
- Police raid M79 launcher assembly factory, seize 600 launchers
- Veera demands PM to dissolve House in 24 hours
- Red shirts give ultimatum to govt to resign by Monday
- State of Emergency cannot keep red shirts in check: Natthawut
- 20 companies of troops from 2nd, 3rd Army Areas reinforce security at 11th Infantry Regiment
Friday, March 12, 2010
Bangkok Protests: Travelling Safely in Bangkok
Bangkok protest is on twitter
#redshirt
#Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok protest
Follow the discussions
Bangkok Protests: Travelling Safely in Bangkok
As Bangkok red shirts goes to the streets to protest many people stay home to watch from the media reportings on what's happening in the streets.
You can have a look at "Bangkok Dangerous - Red Shirts Rally March 2010" by Richard Barrow the hot map of Bangkok places to avoid and he is updating it as it happens.
As of this post here is the map
View Bangkok Dangerous - Red Shirts Rally March 2010 in a larger map
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Bangkok Protests: Travelling Safely in Bangkok
Follow the developments on: http://www.bangkokpost.com/
Hotelyo: Travel club with great offers
With many people really cutting down on travel due to costs there is a group that is thinking how to help you not to give up that holiday you really need. On the hotelyo website you immediately are welcome by the top offers that are available in the moment.
Is hotelyo just another booking website?
The concept is quite unique and it works like this:
- Every week hotelyo has the fastest bookings at €9 for the first night
- Hotelyo is a free travel club where you can find offers for 4 and 5 stars hotel
- Hotelyo has some hotels with discounts of up to 80% and special treatment for Hotelyo users
- A big possibility for those of you who want to make some little money while they do what they love is to invite your friends and get €10 after your friend′s first purchase. Kind of affiliate program.
By registering with Hotelyo you open doors to newsletters full of holiday offers, access to all special offers coming your way every Wednesday.
Hotelyo just go
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Bangkok Protests: Travelling Safely in Bangkok
Travel alert for Bangkok raised
Hong Kong has raised travel alert for Thailand to Red today
Bangkok Protests: Travelling Safely in Bangkok
Hot spots to avoid for tourists in Bangkok starting tommorrow
Due to the heavy protests starting from tomorrow the police are advising tourists to stay away from these roads.
Rama 9 Road
Samsen Road
Vibhavadi Rangsit Road
Don Mueang Airport
Ratchadamnoen Avenue
Rama IV Road - this is the street I do my shopping oh oh ..
Silom Road
Ratchadamri Road
Bangkok Protests: Travelling Safely in Bangkok
Tourists in the Thai capital should brace for more traffic than usual and avoid sites near anti-government protests this weekend that authorities fear could turn violent, the government spokesman said Wednesday.
read on the full article on irrawaddy
Bangkok Protests: Travelling Safely in Bangkok
Bangkok weekend red shirts protests: According to the nation residents of areas where protests will take place prepare for trouble read on bangkok protests
Bangkok Protests: Travelling Safely in Bangkok
Travel Warnings to Thailand ahead of protests
Latest news from breaking travel news: Hong Kong stops package tours to Bangkok ahead of expected protests
Hong Kong suspended all package tours to Bangkok Thursday after the government issued a red travel alert on the Thai capital ahead of expected anti-government protests this weekend. The decision was made at an urgent meeting by the Travel Industry Council late Wednesday
Read more: http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/313497,hong-kong-stops-package-tours-to-bangkok-ahead-of-expected-protests.html#ixzz0hqBXExKP
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Romantic weekend for Valentine's day special
Romantic Weekend Getaways
Some of the most romantic weekend getaways exist in the most populated destinations in the US. Here are a few to consider.
I’ll Take Manhattan. You can spend a fabulous weekend in New York City and stay either at the Marriott Hotel on Broadway, for example, which is right near the Theatre District; or you can book a weekend at the Plaza Hotel overlooking Central Park. Perhaps you would like to stay at the Mandarin Hotel and Spa where you can both be pampered for the weekend. No matter what your budget is; Manhattan is more than accommodating.
Needless to say, Manhattan is considered one of the most romantic spots in the U.S. Whether you enjoy dinner in your hotel suite or dine at any one of the five star restaurants, the night is always young for lovers who seek solitude in a city that hosts millions of tourists each year. Whether you take a carriage ride through Central Park, enjoy an opera or symphonic performance at Lincoln Center, or walk along Fifth Avenue during the evening hours; the city offers something for everyone.
San Francisco. With its rolling hills, fantastic cuisine, and friendly people; San Francisco offers hotel stays that are sure to enhance your romantic side. Among the most notable hotels are the Fairmont hotel, located in the Nob Hill area; the Mandarin Oriental, which is known for its best views of the Bay and the city; or the downtown W San Francisco hotel that is close to cable cars, shopping, restaurants, and theatres.
Stroll along Fisherman’s Wharf and stop by Ghirardelli Square where you can pick up some of their famous chocolate before having dinner at one of the many seafood restaurants there such as McCormick and Kuleto’s, where the panoramic view of the Bay, as well as Alcatraz island; both of which are a stunning backdrop. You may also wish to stop by O’Neill’s Irish Pub for an after-dinner drink. You may leave your heart here after departing this great city by the Bay.
Las Vegas. Time will stand still at this resort destination. With a myriad of hotels to choose from you can enjoy your time here without having to worry about time, because there are no clocks in the casinos.
With great weather year round (hot, but always dry), you can wile away the early morning hours at the hotel’s pool and enjoy the evening attending a fabulous show or visit lady luck at the casino.
Whether you take a stay at the Venetian Hotel and enjoy a romantic ride on a gondola; enjoy the Spa and Salon at the Hotel Bellagio; or marvel at the lush indoor gardens, aquarium, and the Secret Garden at the Mirage; Las Vegas is both affordable for any budget and is the perfect weekend romantic getaway.
Lake Placid. Far away from the maddening crowd, you will find comfort and romance at the Mirror Lake Inn. With gorgeous mountain and lake views, fireplace, and very large tubs, you will find the accommodations more than satisfactory. In fact, they are quite conducive to a romantic weekend.
Among the many things you might like to do is to take a walk to the neighboring town of Lake Placid, only two miles away. Here you will find shops along Main Street and you can stop at the Cottage for lunch. Swimming, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking are some of the activities available at Mirror Lake Inn.
The calm and quiet ambience of this Inn is the perfect weekend getaway destination for couples.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Bangkok Post
I put on my computer and my first stop is read the online paper and went to bangkokpost.com and this is what I found
Christmas Holidays in ChiangMai - Thailand
The following posts will bring some pictures from our trip to ChiangMai over Christmas holidays. Enjoy!
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