Thailand martial law

[Micky]

I wonder if this could impact upon us and our owners?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-27490670

 

[The Old Fox]

Isn't it awful; a nation worried about its future, and that was my first thought too!

 

[Lako42]

Martial law has occurred 11 times since 1932 in Thailand. The recent political unrest has been hanging over the country for 8 years.

I'm quite sure it will be a concern and it could be a positive depending on their political allegiance.

 

[Micky]

I suspect the problematic times in Thailand will adversely affect tourism. I remember reading that Bangkok had even exceeded London and Paris for tourism in 2013. This is bound to have a negative affect on King Power. I hope we can still afford Johan Cruyff!

 

[st albans fox]

I doubt it will have an adverse affect unless the political groups begin to challenge the military. This I doubt so in a strange way, this may make tourists feel more secure.

Martial law is fairly common in modern day Thailand. There will be elections and there will be a new government in due course. Panic not.

 

[Lako42]

I travelled around Fiji for a month whilst there was a military coup, whilst I appreciate it is on a different level, the impact on tourists was minimal.

 

[partypiece]

No impact for us or our owners. Thailand has dealt with numerous and very different problems in the last 10 years or so including floods, bird flu, the tsunami etc.
Never did hit tourism for more than 3-4 weeks and usually climbs to new heights tourist wise year after year. Esp with High spending tourists from Japan and South Korea coming to the forefront. It`s one of the world`s premier destinations!

 

[EMC Fox]

No impact for us or our owners. Thailand has dealt with numerous and very different problems in the last 10 years or so including floods, bird flu, the tsunami etc.
Never did hit tourism for more than 3-4 weeks and usually climbs to new heights tourist wise year after year. Esp with High spending tourists from Japan and South Korea coming to the forefront. It`s one of the world`s premier destinations!

Don't forget the Chinese.. the place was crawling with them when I was there

 

[Dour]

Martial law has occurred 11 times since 1932 in Thailand. The recent political unrest has been hanging over the country for 8 years.

I'm quite sure it will be a concern and it could be a positive depending on their political allegiance.

Political allegiance is key since they operate their shops under licences granted by the government. Should the military or a future government see the profits as excessive, or would rather the profit go to one of their pals, then they might be in trouble.

 

[bocadillo]

Political allegiance is key since they operate their shops under licences granted by the government. Should the military or a future government see the profits as excessive, or would rather the profit go to one of their pals, then they might be in trouble.

Didn't somebody once share a story here about KP occupying more airport space than they are legally allowed?

 

[Hazzman]

Didn't somebody once share a story here about KP occupying more airport space than they are legally allowed?

Didnt read that but when doing a quick google search when our current owners arrived there were a few accusations of gaining favourable deals with the government.

 

[drummindefender]

they are obviously in with the current regime hence the surname change

 

[st albans fox]

they are obviously in with the current regime hence the surname change

Wasnt that in the gift of the monarch? i think thailand is the type of democracy where each government becomes corrupt once it has defeated the previous incumbents etc etc.

 

[drummindefender]

I'm speculating here but I imagine the monarchy is friendly with the current establishment

 

[Lako42]

I'm speculating here but I imagine the monarchy is friendly with the current establishment

And the next, and so on..

 

[bocadillo]

Thailand's military has announced it is taking control of the government and has suspended the constitution.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-27517591


Things seem to be getting worse out there with the army declaring a curfew, tourists (and presumably others) have just over an hour to get inside. Groups of five or more "discussing politics" can be summarily arrested.

 

[Lako42]

Mmmm certainly seems to be escalating.

 

[Miles Away]

Thailand's military has announced it is taking control of the government and has suspended the constitution.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-27517591


Things seem to be getting worse out there with the army declaring a curfew, tourists (and presumably others) have just over an hour to get inside. Groups of five or more "discussing politics" can be summarily arrested.

****ing hell.

 

[Borderfox]

The Military have suspended the current constitution EXCEPT THE PART WHICH CONCERNS THE THAI MONARCHY and it was the King who bestowed one of the countries highest honours on Vichie ie the change of the family surname. I would suggest that any attempt to interfere with King Power would be seen as a direct insult to the King himself, and the Thai's are sticklers for 'respect'. I have no doubt that Vichie and his family have very good connections in all parts of Thai society including the military.

 

[Macky]

I would suggest that any attempt to interfere with King Power would be seen as a direct insult to the King himself

What type of interference do you envisage happening?