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serfty · 28th November 2008, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnK

Does anyone have any news on the riots from expats? ...

There's a reasonable thread on the Thailand FT forum ...

drron · 28th November 2008, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpc

Just rang BA who said I can cancel this flight wIthout penalty. Rang travel agent who also will waive cancellation fees. Wait for this....it can take up to 12 weeks to see the money back in my credit card account!!!

Yes,thats airlines for you.I have been told the same.Same for friends on Thai.
BA will have had my money for 8 months by the time I see it.nice little earner!

clifford · 28th November 2008, 06:35 PM

I'm just about to cancel my confirmed trip to BKK in Feb.

I've been there many times, and the current uncertainty IMHO just isn't worth chancing.

It's an award ticket, so no penalties (with my status).

JohnK · 28th November 2008, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by serfty

There's a reasonable thread on the Thailand FT forum ...

I shall have a look at Thaivisa and a few other Thai forums when I get the chance later. I don't know too much about the type of people frequenting the FT Thailand forum but I am more interested in the point of view of the tourists already in Thailand at the moment and how the riots have affected them if at all.

kpc · 28th November 2008, 08:30 PM

John,
Here are the relevant threads....I've been following the threads very closely since Tuesday nite, leading to the cancellation today of my trip to BKK on Monday.

Suvarnabhumi Airport Cancels All Flights As Protesters Surge Into Terminal - Thailand Forum
BKK closed by anti-government protesters - Page 6 - FlyerTalk Forums

drron · 28th November 2008, 10:21 PM

And for a little background on the PAD-
THAILAND: Watershed moment for democracy and rule of law
“Final battle” can only end in Phyrric victory « Rule of Lords

NM · 28th November 2008, 11:06 PM

From news.com.au:

Quote:

PAD protesters at Thai airports agree to talks with authorities

PROTESTERS occupying Bangkok's main international airport have agreed to hold formal talks with Thai authorities tomorrow.

Hundreds of police had also moved into position outside Suvarnabhumi international airport but it was "not for a crackdown", regional police deputy commander Major General Piya Sorntrakoon said.

kpc · 29th November 2008, 12:14 AM

Just spoke to my brother in Bangkok...he is trying to get on a flight out of U-Tapao, with out much luck so far. I sense that he is getting a bit worried...(unusual for him). He still has the train to Penang on Mon but I guess 23 hours is a bit daunting!

simongr · 29th November 2008, 01:29 AM

I have been told that my Thai sister in law is flying out of a military base in line with the original time plan...

drron · 29th November 2008, 09:54 AM

here is a site with views from some farangs in bangkok-interesting reading-
Bangkok, Living, Working, Teaching English, travel

28th November 2008, 06:35 PM	#43 (permalink)
clifford Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Member of: UA 1K, 2MM Posts: 708	Re: Tourists stranded after Thailand airport riot I'm just about to cancel my confirmed trip to BKK in Feb. I've been there many times, and the current uncertainty IMHO just isn't worth chancing. It's an award ticket, so no penalties (with my status).

28th November 2008, 08:30 PM	#45 (permalink)
kpc Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Member of: QF SG, SQ ES, PC Plat, Hhonors Gold,*wood Gold Posts: 911	Re: Tourists stranded after Thailand airport riot John, Here are the relevant threads....I've been following the threads very closely since Tuesday nite, leading to the cancellation today of my trip to BKK on Monday. Suvarnabhumi Airport Cancels All Flights As Protesters Surge Into Terminal - Thailand Forum BKK closed by anti-government protesters - Page 6 - FlyerTalk Forums

28th November 2008, 10:21 PM	#46 (permalink)
drron Established Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sunshine Coast Member of: QC life,AA EX-Exp.LTG,HH diamond,SPG plat,Iprefer Posts: 2,682	Re: Tourists stranded after Thailand airport riot And for a little background on the PAD- THAILAND: Watershed moment for democracy and rule of law “Final battle” can only end in Phyrric victory « Rule of Lords

29th November 2008, 12:14 AM	#48 (permalink)
kpc Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Member of: QF SG, SQ ES, PC Plat, Hhonors Gold,*wood Gold Posts: 911	Re: Tourists stranded after Thailand airport riot Just spoke to my brother in Bangkok...he is trying to get on a flight out of U-Tapao, with out much luck so far. I sense that he is getting a bit worried...(unusual for him). He still has the train to Penang on Mon but I guess 23 hours is a bit daunting!

29th November 2008, 01:29 AM	#49 (permalink)
simongr Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Member of: QF WP, AA EXP Posts: 7,426	Re: Tourists stranded after Thailand airport riot I have been told that my Thai sister in law is flying out of a military base in line with the original time plan... __________________ Rock On Corporate Corporate Account managers

29th November 2008, 09:54 AM	#50 (permalink)
drron Established Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sunshine Coast Member of: QC life,AA EX-Exp.LTG,HH diamond,SPG plat,Iprefer Posts: 2,682	Re: Tourists stranded after Thailand airport riot here is a site with views from some farangs in bangkok-interesting reading- Bangkok, Living, Working, Teaching English, travel

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