Giotto's Lodge in Bangkok

**Buzz00** · 12-31-06 19:30

Giotto,

I don't think anyone can tell you how to run your business and I am sorry that you feel shit, but if I was a guest in your hotel I would appreciate getting that kind of info - I would not go out.

Three years ago based on security alerts I did not go on a diving trip to the Sinai and instead came to LOS. ( Definitely not a bad thing). Bottom line is I missed the bombings in Sinai.

When I hear about terror alerts I listen to them. Call me paranoid or taking things to heart but I have spent to many years working in terror infested areas not to take terror alerts seriously. And as shit happens one can not tell whats going to happen where but something can be said for being well informed.

If it helps I will hopefully be in LOS in 3 months and will definitely spend part of if not all of my vac at Livingstones. ( If there is room )

I do hope that you have a great New Year with your wife.

**PassinThrough** · 12-31-06 19:26

Well the bombs won't change my mind about going to Bangkok but I can see where a lot of people would shy off for a while. It has been an interesting year for Thailand I hope 2007 is a lot better.

Crap Shoot - Nice to know someone else used the "5 nights in Bangkok" post. I took a copy last time and tried most of the things on it with good results. Maybe I will try the ones I missed when I am there next.

Happy and Safe New Years to all

PIT

**Thor93** · 12-31-06 19:23

Shit, two more bombs at Central World. This is really pissing me off. I hope they track these guys down and give them a couple of new assholes.

I really fear the Bangkok we all knew and loved is likely to disappear for a while, if not forever.

From the Nation site:

Two more bombs exploded in the heart of Bangkok once the new year started, severely injuring many foreign tourists and some Thais.

The two bombs exploded nearly at the same time seconds after the new year started.

The first bomb exploded at the Best Sea Foods restaurant on the Saen Saeb Canal near the Pratunam Pier just seconds after the New Year countdown ended.

Three foreigners and two Thais were injured. One of the foreigners had one leg amputated by the blast. The foreign tourists were having dinner at the restaurant.

Police said the bomb was hidden in a tire at the pier.

The second bomb exploded at a public telephone booth at the pedestrian flyover linking Central World and Kesorn Plaza. Several foreigners were injured and rushed to hospitals.

A suspected bomb was located at the Buddy Bar on Khao Sarn Road about half an hour after midnight and tourists were evacuated from the area.

By 1 am, police also disposed another bomb at the Lumpini Night Bazaar before it explodes.

**Thor93** · 12-31-06 19:05

And there goes the high season. It doesn't take much to get the tourists to stay away.

It will be interesting to see if my company makes me change my travel plans. I am just hoping that they do not declare Bangkok off limits for a while. It was close with the coup, but bombs are even worse.

Personally I think the right reponse is to just go right on with all travel to Thailand. Why give the terrorists what they want?

I also guess this will really make the Thai stock market take an ever bigger dive.

**Giotto** · 12-31-06 18:20

Bombs in the Word Trade Center at Midnight.

We got a warning by the police to ask our guests not to go out. I thought all that is rumor, as usual in Thailand.

I did not post it here.

I don't know what to say, I feel like shit.

Giotto

**Giotto** · 09-17-06 03:54

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