Anybody who is travelling to Thailand thesedays should be sure to keep an eye on the political situation for the rest of this month and into the new year. The next wave of demonstrations/rallies has begun.
Thousands stage new rally in Bangkok
Also, tourists are still having trouble with King Power Duty Free Shops. This time it's in Phukket, a resort island in Southern Thailand.
"There have been several allegations of a scam operating out of King Power shops at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. In what also became worldwide news reports, the shoppers, all tourists, were accused of shoplifting, then forced to ‘negotiate’ a settlement in order to catch their departing flights."
Alleged Aussie perfume thieves out on bail in Phuket
Also, don't forget that the SEA Games have started in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. As a result the town is full of athletes and vistitors, so you may have trouble finding a room, quiet place to eat, etc, if you're visiting there. The Sea Games will end on December 18th.
The SEA Games open in Laos
The Official SEA Games in Laos website
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