Entries Tagged 'transportation' ↓
July 12th, 2010 — Health & safety, transportation — posted by Rolf Wetter
Following the success of Phuket’s scheme to encourage motorcyclists to wear crash helmets, the measure may be extended across other southern Thai provinces.
The campaign began with a parade starting at Phuket Police Station on July 1. The parade featured a 2,000 strong motorcade of motorcycles with helmet-clad riders and passengers.
The crackdown was aimed at foreign tourists, expats and locals, and included both the rider of the motorbike and the passenger. Wanchai Ekpornpit, the Phuket City Police Superintendent, said at the time that Phuket had one of the worst road accident records of the 76 Thai provinces.
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May 17th, 2010 — Health & safety, Hospitality, Sightseeing, transportation — posted by Frederick Schulze
CHAOS reigns in Bangkok as clashes between red shirt protestors and government troops continued through the weekend leaving 34 dead and 211 injured.
Plans to enforce a curfew have been postponed although all government offices and schools remain shut as tourists and the general populace were warned not to venture onto the streets.
Clashes spread to Chiang Mai and Ubon Ratchathani yesterday, which are both United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) strongholds within Thailand.
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May 3rd, 2010 — Deals & discounts, Islands, transportation — posted by Frederick Schulze
THE ailing Krabi tourist industry could benefit from radical proposals from a major air carrier.
Thai Airways is considering flying direct to popular Thai destinations outside Bangkok to boost falling passenger numbers.
During the last fortnight up to one-fifth of all tickets have been cancelled due to escalating political unrest as foreign governments strongly advise against travel to the Kingdom. Continue reading →
April 22nd, 2010 — Deals & discounts, Health & safety, transportation — posted by Frederick Schulze
BUDGET airline AirAsia is offering European travellers stranded due to the Icelandic volcano a special promotion on flights to Krabi.
A company spokesman confirmed that affected passengers with any carrier could chose its RM99 (excluding taxes and fees) promotion to many Asian destinations. Continue reading →
April 19th, 2010 — Activities, Health & safety, Hospitality, transportation — posted by Frederick Schulze
SCHOOLS in Singapore have cancelled planned trips to Krabi because of the ongoing political crisis. Continue reading →
April 15th, 2010 — Deals & discounts, Health & safety, Hospitality, transportation — posted by Frederick Schulze
NO FRILLS carrier Tiger Airways will be increasing its Krabi service as figures show a whopping 50 per cent rise in passenger numbers. Continue reading →
April 12th, 2010 — Health & safety, Sightseeing, transportation — posted by Frederick Schulze
TOURISTS planning to visit the Krabi region have been told not to cancel their trips despite many deaths during anti-government protests. Continue reading →
March 25th, 2010 — Health & safety, transportation — posted by Frederick Schulze
A NIGERIAN man has been arrested near Krabi for smuggling 15kgs of heroin worth more than 20 million baht into Thailand. Continue reading →
March 8th, 2010 — Health & safety, Sightseeing, transportation — posted by Frederick Schulze
A “MASSIVE loss of weapons and explosives” from a Thai army base near Krabi has prompted a government investigation. Continue reading →
March 4th, 2010 — Health & safety, Hospitality, Sightseeing, transportation — posted by Frederick Schulze
VISITORS to the Krabi region have been warned to button down the hatches as a tropical storm is predicted to hit at the weekend. Continue reading →
