should near future travelers to thailand be worried about visiting it?
will there be new laws...new restrictions?
2006-09-20 00:20:55 · 10 answers · asked by Mo 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Thailand
No-one should be worried. If there are any changes it will be the lifting of restrictions imposed by the corrupt now-removed Prime Minister. No-one should have any worries or concerns.
However, although tourists will not be affected, the tourism industry will be because of all the people who completely misunderstand that this is good for Thailand, and all who live there or visit. Many people take note of false government warnings.
I lived there for 10 years, and regularly saw warnings from the American Embassy, but there was never any problem at all that I saw, and I travelled all over all the time. Its a very safe place, and possibly the best place in the world for a holiday with a difference.
There is no problem. This is good for Thailand. Here's a letter from Thailand today
'When my wife finally stopped singing and dancing around with our son at 7.45am this morning, she shouted out "Damn good!"
a) few people outside Thailand really know how Taksin has so cleverly usurped, benefitted from financial corruption instead of tackling it, bought up enormous tracts of his own country in areas of future development, bought foreign homes while barring foreigners from doing the same here, sued every major media outlet that criticised him and done NOTHING for the poor, and especially the hilltribes. Smiled at foreigners while restricting visas even further and pursuing policies which may ultimately be seen to be xenophobic. Full of promises and no delivery. Even his home city Chiangmai has waited a year in vain for his promised 53m baht to tackle flooding.
b) yes, he was democratically elected. The second time. Like another western premier we could name. At the first one he bought his way in with the "million baht per village" offer. That turned out to be a loan, not a gift of course, but it did the trick. Literally!
c) In my personal view this bloodless coup would not have taken place so smoothly, if at all, without the tacit consent of His Majesty. Maybe the writing was on the wall days ago? It is reported that Taksin took his whole family to the UN conference - unprecedented.
d) Dancing in the streets? Well there should be wherever thinking people are to be found (ie mainly in Bangkok). What we have in the streets here are lots of armoured personnel carriers and soldiers with rifles slung, looking a little bored and confused. But they don't mind having their photos taken as I proved on the way into the office this morning. Not allowed to talk, though, and many don't know what is happening.
e) Next? One of many responsible comments by General Sonthi was that the army would not hang on to power for very long. A coalition government, maybe with the promising young Democrat Abhisit to the fore, could be great!
f) We live in quite exciting times, but feel totally safe and very curious about the spin-off effects. Prayerfully this can only be good for Thailand!'
2006-09-20 02:30:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I think so. For tourists who are not open eyes and considering this coup is bad thing happened in Thailand. It is a coup...but it is public demanded too(secretly). About new laws and restrictions? I guess so since the present one is not met the requirements of public. Again as I said we have to follow news from media and etc.
2006-09-20 01:32:48 · answer #2 · answered by pimpa1949 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whenever there is a coup or change in government, then people should be cautious. If someone has plans within the next week, then I'd say to cancel it. If they have plans starting next month then I'd recommend that people keep an eye on the news.
It appears as though the coup is only affecting Bangkok. I don't think Phuket or PhiPhi will have any repercussions. Again, just keep an eye on the news and beware.
2006-09-20 00:38:49 · answer #3 · answered by Adam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey Mo - jai yen yen.. chill out - - time will tell but I think the effects will be short term unless there is a pro-Thaksin force that will come forward, but I don't think they will.. There are already changes in the wind, visa-wise anyway which you know of..
My guess is all quiet on the Eastern front - so, don't sweat it and hopefully it will all be for the best..
2006-09-20 03:36:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-09-20 20:47:14 · answer #5 · answered by bhgyth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-09-20 16:49:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-09-20 16:12:15 · answer #7 · answered by victimised 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-09-20 07:44:01 · answer #8 · answered by shishimhbgvf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if the potential tourists are intelligent.
2006-09-20 01:47:11 · answer #9 · answered by stan l 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-09-20 06:47:29 · answer #10 · answered by somprkhsdafgddr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋