Archive for the ‘Thailand’ Category
Wednesday, June 4th, 2014
The curfew in Thailand, put in place by the Thai military junta, has been adjusted to 1am-4am in all provinces except for Pattaya, Phuket and Koh Samui where the curfew has been lifted entirely. This has been done in order to alleviate inconvenience in these tourist hotspots.
Whether you agree or ...
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Wednesday, May 28th, 2014
The Thai military has announced a shortened curfew, now to operate from midnight until 4am.
In Bangkok, both The BTS Skytrain and MRT Subway are operating as normal during the day, but will stop services at 9pm for the duration of the curfew. However, BTS and MRT urge all those ...
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Friday, May 23rd, 2014
At 16:30 on Thursday afternoon, the Thai military staged a coup that, among other things, dissolved the caretaker government, suspended the constitution, banned gatherings of more than five people, and issued a curfew across the country that starts at 22:00 and ends at 05:00.
The curfew applies to everyone in Thailand, ...
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Tuesday, May 20th, 2014
This morning at 3am the Thai army declared martial law in Thailand.
The army chief, Gen Prayuth, signed the "first announcement" to set up the Peace-Keeping Command Centre (PKCC) under the military and dissolved the government's Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order. Under the "second announcement" of the ...
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Thursday, March 27th, 2014
A day of anti-government protest has been called for Saturday 29th March in Bangkok. Disruption to some streets and increased traffic is expected.
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Wednesday, March 26th, 2014
Good news for travellers from Scotland, Qatar are launching flights to Doha from Edinburgh using the new Boeing Dreamliner, starting on 28 May this year. With connections from there to numerous destinations in Asia, this should noticeably shorten travel times to this part of the world.
Flying direct to and from ...
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Wednesday, March 19th, 2014
As the situation in Bangkok has improved and continues to remain calm and generally peaceful, the caretaker government has announced the end of the State of Emergency in Bangkok and vicinities, which will now be downgraded to what is known as Internal Security Act (ISA) from Wednesday 19 March. The ...
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Monday, March 3rd, 2014
Yesterday protest sites at Pathumwan, Ratchaprasong and Asoke we're dismantled with demonstrations now taking place at Lumpini Park in central Bangkok and Chaeng Wattana government complex in the north of the city.
This spells good news for the public at large and tourists in Bangkok, as traffic can now flow as ...
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Friday, February 14th, 2014
In honour of this weekend's London International Dive Show, we are pleased to offer a 10% discount on all of this season's remaining liveaboard dive safaris to the Similan Islands Aboard the Vilai Samut.
Vilai Samut trips are either 3 or 4 days long, and include the very best of Thailand's ...
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Tuesday, January 28th, 2014
The State of Emergency in Bangkok that was announced last week has had no tangible impact to date on the protest sites or the ongoing blockades, and no freedom of movement restrictions or night time curfews have been imposed.
Talks between all parties concerned will be held from today until ...
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Thursday, December 12th, 2013
The 4th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge over the Mekong River is to open tomorrow, 12 December, significantly easing travel between northern Thailand and northern Laos.
The new bridge spans the river between Chiang Khong in Chiang Rai province, Thailand, and Houay Xai in Bokeo province, Laos.
For anyone joining a river cruise ...
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Friday, November 29th, 2013
Looking for a late dive trip? Where better than in the Land of Smiles and diving in the Similan & Surin islands of Thailand?
Destination; Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
Duration & Dives; 5D/4N & 14 dives
Trip Dates: 4-8 Dec & 14-18 Dec
Cabins:
• VIP En-suite ...
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Wednesday, November 13th, 2013
The next edition of the Hua Hin Jazz Festival will take place between 20-22 June 2014, though the exact dates have yet to be officially confirmed by the organiser.
In the Kingdom of Thailand’s Jazz scene, the Hua Hin Jazz Festival is one of the most recognised and established jazz festivals, ...
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Monday, September 9th, 2013
A Thai Airways Airbus A330-300, performing flight TG679 from Guangzhou (China) to Bangkok (Thailand) with 287 passengers and 14 crew, landed on Bangkok's runway at about 23:30 hrs but veered right off the runway and came to a stop with all gear on soft ground. The aircraft was evacuated via ...
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Tuesday, August 6th, 2013
Stay another night for FREE when booking a 2 nights package at Lanjia Lodge in Northern Thailand (Based on 2 persons traveling together)
OR
Stay another night for 1,000 Baht only when booking 1 night package at Lanjia Lodge (Based on 2 persons traveling together)
Notes: The extra night promotion includes the room only and ...
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