brock Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Anyone thing of going to bangkok.UK tourists in airport bombs terrorHundreds of stranded British tourists have been taken by coach to out-of-town hotels after anti-government protests closed Bangkok airportWhile the UK Government expressed "deep concern at the worsening unrest" in Thailand, UK holidaymakers spoke of the earlier "chaos and confusion" at Bangkok airport.There was more anxiety for the stranded Britons even when they were able to board coaches to get them away from the airport, which was still occupied by supporters of the anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy.The Britons - among 3,000 tourists stranded in the city - said they had little idea of where their coaches were going, with some ending up at the resort of Pattaya - 120 miles from the capital.With all flights in and out Bangkok cancelled and the demonstrators refusing to back down, the Britons faced a wait before they could return home.The Britons at the airport had to contend with anti-government protesters - some masked and armed with metal rods - swarming into the airport overnight, forcing authorities to cancel all 292 flights on Wednesday.The protest is being organised by the People's Alliance for Democracy, which wants to topple prime minister Somchai Wongsawat. They have said the airport would be shut down until he left office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_shor Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Tons of fun. What about a bus to Malasia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoz Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 I don't know what to believe. Andy of HoboTraveler.com left Bangkok by air this morning. He said the taxi driver didn't want to take him but he insisted. He walked right through the protesters and caught Korean Air out. Andy said it's all a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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