recently i went to bkk too. taking malindo, 3 days after their first flight to bkk from kl

flight delay departure for 30mins++, then when arriving bkk, due to traffic the plane fly fly fly above bangkok, fly sini fly sana, turn left turn right macam give us free tour of bkk city

my question is, usually if they waiting to land due to airport traffic, they will be flying at a much higher attitude right? ini kali dia fly quite low so we can see the city clearly....

Most likely Malindo missed it's planned schedule due to initial delays thus have to circle in the sky waiting for next slot. As for flying low, I can only assume there's several other planes above therefore must keep a safe distance.

I though Bangkok already finish election on April? what situation in Bangkok right now? Travelling on August

This post has been edited by BlackPen: May 12 2014, 12:26 AM

yea , i know the reason why it need to circle in sky waiting for next slot.

and maybe that's the reason of it is flying low too. btw, i still don't understand why instead of circling (like making full circle) , it does not. it's like flying all around here and there giving us different view of bangkok

Those going Bangkok please follow Bangkok Post closely. It seems protester have blocked certain toll near Don Mueang airport resulting to tourist lugging their luggage through highway in order to reach their flight.

http://thainews.prd.go.th/centerweb/newsen...CO5705110010002

Those facing road block were warn not to remove cone or barrier.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/D...t-30233370.html

This post has been edited by Xccess: May 12 2014, 12:00 PM

Yup agree, hopefully it will be peaceful enough by then.
Thanks for your advise!

I've travelled to numerous countries including east Africa, Thailand is still my all time favorite destination when comes to shopping, food, clubbing, beaches and relaxation/massage. What makes it so attractive is the currency conversion rates and friendly locals.

Just keep yourself updates via news or this forum. I will plan another trip soon after the toll blockage drama is over.

Yeah read the news you posted..chaos!

totally agree. thailand is always in my TO GO BACK LIST after countless visits there. besides the currency, we are always felt, see u again, welcome u back!!!.

unlike, kl, one will feel, i potong u kau kau one time when i got the chance cos i don't expect you to come back anyway says mr. taxi driver

This post has been edited by vincentwmh: May 12 2014, 03:46 PM

Bangkok's resident still nice and friendly but Phuket have gotten worse due to tourism, I've witness ang mo almost got into a fight with one waiter in a restaurant due to his attitude. I no longer visit Phuket as it has turned into a zoo, flooded with rowdy Russians, drunkards, prostitutes.....the place has lose it's charm.

Hopefully Bangkok can retain its beauty forever.

This post has been edited by Xccess: May 13 2014, 04:43 PM

just came back from bangkok yesterday. the traffic was not so bad. i reach on saturday the main highway were really jam but the taxi driver know some small road to avoid the jam cost me 450baht to reach mbk from airport. during my stay i didnt see any protest maybe they didnt protest at tourist area. so bangkok are still safe.

Thanks for the heads up. Protest usually congregate at certain location, shopping and business as usual for places not affected as these people still need to make a living. Your flight back is from Don Meuang airport? Is there any block at the toll by red shirt as reported?

Ya my flight back is from Don Meuang. The road effected is only if you're going into the city from airport but those taxi driver knows how to avoid those jammed road. From city to airport traffic was a breeze takes only 15 mins to reach from my hotel holiday inn express.

Just back from Bangkok on Monday. Arrived at Bangkok Don Mueang Airport on Friday 1:30pm. Due to road closure towards city, it took us around 3 hours to get into our hotel near Pratunam.

Parties continues, shopping till you drop. Didn't really notices protest except a big TV screen nearby Platinum Mall.

Bangkok is one of my favourite destination for holiday and food.

Thanks, can start planning my next trip.

Totally agree with everyone here, countless visit to BKK, still not yet get bored of it, always in my travel list.

Hi... I am going to Bangkok next week, just wondering if anyone has been to Wat Bahn Rai (Luang Phor Koon). Anyone know any contact/driver that could arrange to go there?

Thank You.

i now still at pratunanm area. just come back from platinum fashion mall. due to protest i alr stay at pratunam area for two days. worry other place got bom and m16 fire. pratunam area still crowded with a lot of tourist and vendor. like nothing happens. hehe..........

so pratunam is safe for now...

how about asoke and chatuchak?