News about Bangkok Shutdown – follow Thailandblog.nl
Monday 13 January is the first day of 'Bangkok Shutdown'. Seven major intersections in central Bangkok are closed by anti-government protesters.
As a result, 16 roads are impassable. In addition, 8 roads will be virtually impassable. This has quite an impact on commuters who work in the area or who now have to detour to get to work. Tourists will also notice the consequences.
Airlines ask departing passengers to check in earlier. You are requested to set off four hours before your departure and preferably to travel with the Airport Rail Link.
Thailandblog will keep you informed
The editors of Thailandblog are ready to report and inform you about the situation in Bangkok. Our correspondent in Bangkok, Dick van der Lugt, has stocked up on extra coffee and supplies and will once again ensure an extremely accurate flow of information. And so nice, everything in Dutch. In addition, our readers, including thousands of expats and retirees from all over Thailand, will also keep you informed about 'Bangkok Shutdown' with their reactions.
Breaking News
During 'Bangkok Shutdown', the editors of Thailandblog will place a 'Breaking News' posting at the top of our blog every day. This means that visitors do not have to scroll or look for the latest news. A special category has been created for 'Bangkok Shutdown'. Here you will find all news items in reverse chronological order: so the newest item at the top, as usual on a blog roll: www.thailandblog.nl/category/nieuws/breaking-news-bangkok-shutdown/
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- Facebook: www.facebook.com/Thailandblog.nl en www.facebook.com/ThailandblogKhunPeter
- Twitter: twitter.com/Thailand_blog
- YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/Thailandblognl
You can also follow the news about 'Bangkok Shutdown' on Twitter via #BangkokShutdown. Please note: these are often unconfirmed sources. In the past, incorrect information and rumors have often been spread on Twitter. It is better to follow the official local news sources such as:
- @BPbreakingnews – Bangkok Post
- @nationnews – The Nation
- @MCOT_Eng – MCOT
- @ThaipbsEngNews – ThaiPBS
- @NLBangkok – Dutch Embassy in Bangkok
Register at the Dutch Embassy in Bangkok
We would also like to point out that you can register with the embassy so that they can inform you by SMS about unforeseen developments in the security situation: www.kompas.buzaservices.nl/registration/
App's traffic situation in Bangkok
For people who have to be in Bangkok, there are handy apps available that map the current traffic situation. Here you can see where the traffic is stuck:
It goes without saying that we advise everyone to use public transport over rails as much as possible, such as the MRT Metro, BTS Skytrain and the Airport Rail Link (to and from Suvarnabhumi Airport).
Questions?
You can send questions to the editors of Thailandblog to [email protected] or via our contact form: www.thailandblog.nl/contact/
Please note that questions about safety in the center of Bangkok are difficult for us to answer because the situation can change every hour.
In any case, you should avoid all known and unknown protest actions. The same applies to gatherings. The protests are not directed against foreigners or tourists, as usual they are treated very friendly by the Thai, even by demonstrating Thai. But clashes or attacks between pro- and anti-government protesters in recent weeks have resulted in deaths and injuries among Thais. You should therefore stay away from the protests at all times.