Note that events are centred in the capital, and there has been no effect on other regions of Thailand, including the southern island of Koh Samui, Chiang Mai in the north, or the Golden Triangle region in the northeast. From the Tourism Authority of Thailand: Road traffic at Pathumwan, Ratchaprasong, Asoke and Silom intersections in the heart of Bangkok has returned to normal conditions as of 3 March 2014 after the anti-government demonstrators vacated the areas and set up a new rally site inside the Lumpini Park on Rama IV Road. There are three other rally sites located in very small areas of Bangkok at the Government Complex (Chaeng Wattana Road), Ratchadamnoen Avenue (near the Democracy Monument) and Phitsanulok Road (near Government House). The demonstrators are campaigning for political reform before an election. Bangkok remains under the state of emergency following the Civil Courts ruling on 19 February 2014 that the caretaker government has the authority to enforce a decree to maintain peace and order. But the Court also ruled that the government has to refrain from use of violence on anti-government demonstrators or break up a peaceful demonstration. The 60-day emergency decree, effective on 22 January 2014, currently covers Bangkok and some parts of nearby provinces (Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan) only and not any other destinations in Thailand. There is currently no curfew in place in Bangkok or any other parts of Thailand. Local residents and international visitors can continue to travel within Bangkok and other destinations in the country as usual. It is business as usual in Thailand While the demonstrations are taking place in a few small areas in Bangkok, life in most parts of the Thai capital and throughout Thailand continue as usual. However, tourists are advised to be vigilant and avoid the demonstration areas, as well as areas where crowds may gather. This is because there may be traffic disruptions or delays and thus causing inconvenience. Bangkok is a large city and so it is possible for local residents and international visitors to avoid the demonstration sites and rally routes. Traffic in most parts of Bangkok is moving normally as almost all roads and expressways are not affected by the demonstrations. All major tourist attractions in the Thai capital, including the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn, are open normally. Tourists can visit all attractions using the usual means of transport, including buses, vans and car transfers by tour companies, taxis, the Skytrain, the subway or the boat and ferry service. Businesses, including banks, petrol and gas stations, hotels, spas, restaurants, entertainment venues, cinemas, convention centres, shopping malls, superstores, convenient stores, pharmacies, hospitals and the like are open and operating as per normal. Telephone both landline and mobile and Internet services are available 24/7 as per normal. Transportation All airports in Bangkok and throughout Thailand are open and operating as per normal. Air passengers with flights departing out of Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang International Airports are advised to allocate at least four hours prior to their scheduled flight departure time and to check the flight status prior to travelling. For tourists travelling within Bangkok, the available means of transport are as follows: • The BTS Skytrain runs between Mo Chit and Bearing Stations (Sukhumvit Line), and between the National Stadium and Bang Wa Stations (Silom Line). • The MRT subway runs between Bang Sue and Hua Lamphong Stations. • The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) operates several bus and van services throughout Bangkok. Many bus routes may be adjusted to avoid the protest areas. • Boat and ferry services on Saen Saep Canal and the Chao Phraya River. • Taxi and limousine services. For tourists with flights arriving in or leaving Bangkok, the available means of transport are as follows: • The Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Links SA Express and SA City Line trains run between Suvarnabhumi Airport and Bangkok downtown (Makkasan City Air Terminal and Phayathai Stations). From the two downtown stations, tourists can connect to and from their destinations using the Skytrain or the subway. • The State Railway of Thailands (SRT) northern train line runs through Don Mueang International Airport station to Hua Lamphong Station. • Taxi and limousine services. Source:- Four Source Hotels
Posted on: Thu, 06 Mar 2014 08:53:45 +0000
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