Bangkok Breaking News – January 22, 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.
Suthep thinks Emergency is ridiculous
“Is there an emergency in this country? We have been protesting for three months. Why is a state of emergency being declared now?' Action leader Suthep Thaugsuban does not understand what prompted the government to declare a state of emergency for Bangkok and parts of three surrounding provinces.
Dutch Embassy: Demonstrations in Bangkok (update January 22)
On January 21, Thai authorities declared a 60-day state of emergency for Bangkok and nearby provinces. This state of emergency is effective from today, January 22, and means that the authorities have more extensive powers to intervene on the basis of security considerations.
STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED FOR BANGKOK
Thailand's outgoing government led by Prime Minister Yingluck has declared a state of emergency for Bangkok and parts of the surrounding provinces of Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani and Samut Prakan this afternoon.
Army resists declaring a state of emergency
The army has objected to the declaration of a state of emergency. The situation is not serious enough yet. Only when the chaos is widespread and leads to violence will the National Security Council propose to declare a state of emergency.
A STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED FOR BANGKOK!
The Thai government has declared a state of emergency. The Internal Security Act (ISA) applies to Bangkok, Nonthaburi and two districts outside of Bangkok. The decision is in response to the occupation of two ministries and the Public Relations Department.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against all non-essential travel to any part of southern Thailand. This adjusted travel advice has to do with the flooding in a number of provinces. Due to heavy rainfall, part of Koh Samui is under water. Other popular tourist destinations are also experiencing flooding. The provinces of Chumphon, Trang, Surat Thani, Nakhon si Thammarat and Phatthalung were the hardest hit. There are a number of deaths to regret. The neighboring provinces with…
State of emergency lifted in three Northeastern provinces
Bangkok - The Thai government announced today that a state of emergency has been lifted in the northeastern provinces of Nakhon Ratchasima, Udorn Thani and Khon Kaen. The state of emergency remains in effect for the provinces of Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan and Pathum Thani. This is not unexpected, as there have been several light bomb attacks in Bangkok in recent weeks. This threat will continue for the next month. Bangkok police say they are well advanced in the investigation of the perpetrators …
Building trust
By Khun Peter Today the reopening of Centralworld in Bangkok is a fact. This immense shopping center was set on fire four months ago during the intervention of the Thai army. Sad sight This also made Centralworld the sad symbol of the Redshirts demonstration that got out of hand. The red-clad supporters of the UDD occupied the Ratchaprasong shopping area for quite some time. This area is the commercial heart of Bangkok. The images …
Human Rights Watch: Thailand must lift state of emergency
BANGKOK - The government of Thailand should no longer use special powers that restrict civil liberties. This is according to human rights organization Human Rights Watch. Five months ago, the government seized extra power in connection with the unrest in Bangkok and some other regions. Supporters of the ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra partially shut down the country with actions. The additional powers allow the Thai authorities, among other things, to arrest and detain suspects without charge. …
State of emergency extended for three months
In order to maintain peace in the country, the Thai government today agreed to extend the state of emergency for a period of three months. A state of emergency remains in force in 19 provinces, including the city province of Bangkok. The measure has been withdrawn in five provinces. A state of emergency is in effect in the following provinces: Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya and Chon Buri in the Central part of Thailand. Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and…
Life in Bangkok, business as usual
Although Thailandblog is a Dutch blog, we occasionally make an exception. An article on CNN GO by Newley Purnell, a freelance journalist living in Bangkok, was definitely worth reading. He describes the current situation and actually we can conclude that there is no threat or danger for tourists. Nevertheless, this can turn around, so caution is advised. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also not issued a negative travel advice for Thailand. Well …
EMERGENCY DECLARED IN BANGKOK!
April 7, 2010 – Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declared a state of emergency in Bangkok last night due to anti-government protests. Mr Abhisit, reading a statement on Thai national television, called on citizens to remain calm and not join the protests of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) red shirts. The emergency ordinance takes effect immediately in and around Bangkok and the provinces, Samut…