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Comunicato di EXOTISSIMO TRAVEL THAILAND
Military Coup in
Thailand
BANGKOK,
September 21, 2006
– Now the dust has settled and the short term impact of the coup in
Thailand
that started on 19 September is becoming clear we can report that the
impact on Thailand's tourism sector has so far been minimal and that visitors should
definitely continue with their plans to visit the country.
There have been no
reports of violence, civil disorder or mass protests. This has been a
bloodless coup. Armed forces leaders have appeared on Thai language
television appealing for support and continued peace. A new government
is being formed and will be in place within two-weeks. In the meantime a
military council is in charge of
Thailand
and has guaranteed law and order.
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Domestic and
international airports, airline services and airport transfers are
operating normally in Bangkok
and throughout the country. Road traffic in
Bangkok is as usual and
there are no cases of military stopping cars.
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There is no curfew
or restrictions of movement.
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Tourists are
allowed to travel anywhere in the country in groups of any size and
will not be stopped, questioned or harassed in any way.
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All hotels are
operating as usual.
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All tourist
attractions are open.
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There is no
visible heavy army presence away from government house.
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Shopping malls,
restaurants and the majority of commercial outlets in
Bangkok
are open for business.
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Exotissimo
Thailand is operating all tours as normal including tours to the
Grand
Palace and Dusit area (close
to government house).
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Tourists can pass
by the tanks on the street and have their photo taken with the
soldiers if they wish.
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Over
80% of Thai people support the military in this matter.
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Life
is going on a normal and tourists are enjoying the beaches, temples
and other attractions in
Thailand
as usual.
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Please assure your clients that there is no danger in Thailand.
Your clients will be taken care of and welcomed with Thai
hospitality.
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We
will continue to update you as any new information becomes available.
Best
Regards from
Bangkok |
