AUSTRALIAN tourists are among thousands of people left stranded at Bangkok’s main international airport after anti-government protests turned violent.
Eleven people were injured in demonstrations overnight (Australian time). The protesters stormed the terminal in a bid to prevent Thailand’s Prime Minister from returning to the country after he attended the APEC conference in Peru.
Airline and airport officials simply melted away, pulling down the shutters and deserting their posts as members of the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) rampaged round the $4 billion new terminal.
“I decided to shut down services after the protesters broke the door on the fourth floor of the terminal and stormed into the departure lounge. I had no alternative,” said airport director Saereerat Prasutanont.
“There are 78 outbound and incoming flights affected. I have been informed by Thai Airways that 3000 passengers are stranded at the terminal now.” Read More……………
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Man, talk about a flight delay!