Action leader Suthep Thaugsuban has held the government responsible for yesterday's grenade attack on demonstrators. Social media is teeming with speculation; even army officers are accused. The police also have questions.
Henk Jansen goes into town on day 5 of Bangkok Shutdown. 'I made it through the city without any significant obstacles. The only thing that stood out is that the tuk tuk drivers ask extreme prices for short trips.'
Bangkok Breaking News – January 18, 2014
On this page we will keep you informed about Bangkok Shutdown. The posts are in reverse chronological order. The latest news is therefore at the top. Times in bold are Dutch time. In Thailand it is 6 hours later.
Bangkok Shutdown costs 10 million baht per day
Bangkok Shutdown costs the protest movement around 10 million baht per day. That money comes from donations and the sale of protest paraphernalia. Big corporations are not lending support "for fear of the wealthy politicians who have run this country for more than a decade."
Bangkok Breaking News – January 17, 2014
On this page we will keep you informed about Bangkok Shutdown. The posts are in reverse chronological order. The latest news is therefore at the top. Times in bold are Dutch time. In Thailand it is 6 hours later. Today the section 'News from Thailand' expires.
Bangkok Breaking News – January 16, 2014
On this page we will keep you informed about Bangkok Shutdown. The posts are in reverse chronological order. The latest news is therefore at the top. Times in bold are Dutch time. In Thailand it is 6 hours later.
Tintin (aka Dick van der Lugt) went to Asok
Our Tintin in Bangkok, Dick van der Lugt, took the plunge. He ignored the advice of the ministry and embassy and visited the protest location in Asok. Day Three of Bangkok Shutdown.
Bangkok Breaking News – January 15, 2014
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Siege Aerothai uncertain; air traffic is not at risk
Air traffic is not at risk even if the radical protest group NSPRT decides to press ahead with its threat to besiege Aerothai today. The NSPRT seems to want to abandon the siege.
Dutch Embassy: Demonstrations in Bangkok (January 15)
In the run-up to the announced elections on February 2, 2014, the opposition movement is blocking access roads in and to the center of Bangkok. While not aimed at foreigners, they are expected to cause at least significant traffic disruption to all travelers to central Bangkok
Bangkok Breaking News – January 14, 2014
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Bangkok Shutdown Kicks Off; the newspaper unpacks: 10 pages
Bangkok Shutdown delivered two surprises yesterday: traffic was half as much as on a normal Monday and the stock market index rose by 2,24 percent to 1.283,76 points. The government seems to be taking a more conciliatory stance, but the protest movement is unyielding.
Columnists on Bangkok Shutdown
Bangkok Shutdown has many faces. Columnists shed light on today's events. Who also contributes?
News from Thailand – January 13, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• News about Bangkok Shutdown is in Bangkok Breaking News
• Five villages in Narathiwat under 50 cm to 1 meter of water
• Medical personnel: The minister can tell us more
Bangkok Breaking News – January 13, 2014
On this page we will keep you informed about Bangkok Shutdown. Times in bold are Dutch time. In Thailand it is 6 hours later.
News from Thailand – January 12, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Singer of black metal band stabbed to death [by satanist?]
• Army commander fed up with questions from journalists about coup
• Protest leader Suthep Asia's Person of the Year
Bangkok prepares for 'Bangkok Shutdown' (2)
How is Bangkok preparing for what will happen next week? An overview.