What another mess. Thailand is undergoing political upheaval and political protestors have brought the two airports in Bankok to a standstill. Link
Thousands of travels have been stuck there for over a week. Options are travel to another country such as Malaysia but trains going there are full.
Foreign embassies complain but nothing is happening. The Thai government is in weak position and unwilling to send in force to resolve it. So far, passengers are not in any threat but the situation has led to gridlock to all flights in and out of the country.
What is disturbing is this seems to be a clash between urban vs. rural voters. Bloomberg.
With a recent grenade attack that injured 51 protestors, I hope this is not the opening positions to a civil war.
This situation is a PR disaster for Thailand and it's dependance on tourism. Like the Hotel California, you can check any time but you can nevel leave..
P.F. (Not about to Visit Thailand soon but someday would like to)
Houston, Texas
30th November 2008.
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