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  1. 27-11-2008, 03:51 PM #1
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    How are you getting home?

    I'm due to fly in Sat via Dubai. called my travel agent who performed a miracle and booked the last seat on a flight to Singapore where at least I can get my multi O visa and either try to either fly up to Bangkok or train it. So I still have my Emirates flight to Bkk or I have the option of taking the Singapore booking. Can fly to Phunkt for $275 but is even harder to get out of there to Bangkok on buses.

    The trouble is I am carrying a bag full of warm jackets for my family and a large toy for my 7 year old son who was hoping to see his dad at swampy who he hasn't see for 3 months! Fahn cahns!

    Should have named the thread "Bangkok or Bust"

    Must be some interesting tales of getting in our out?
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  2. 27-11-2008, 03:52 PM #2
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    I heard the BTS closed today - can anybody confirm this?
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  3. 27-11-2008, 03:57 PM #3
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    We're flying out on the 17th Dec to go home for Xmas. Just keeping fingers crossed this is all sorted out well before then.
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  4. 27-11-2008, 05:55 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by AntRobertson View Post
    We're flying out on the 17th Dec to go home for Xmas. Just keeping fingers crossed this is all sorted out well before then.
    Methinks a "solution" will be found before December 5th
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    Quote Originally Posted by AntRobertson View Post
    We're flying out on the 17th Dec to go home for Xmas. Just keeping fingers crossed this is all sorted out well before then.
    All the best Ant. I certainly hope you don't miss the holidays with your family.

    Let's hope the estimated 3 weeks until opening the airport is not accurate.
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    Quote Originally Posted by chitown View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by AntRobertson View Post
    We're flying out on the 17th Dec to go home for Xmas. Just keeping fingers crossed this is all sorted out well before then.
    All the best Ant. I certainly hope you don't miss the holidays with your family.

    Let's hope the estimated 3 weeks until opening the airport is not accurate.
    Thanks mate, but I'm really starting to fear the worst now. I was hoping that this would all be over in a few days, doesn't look like that now.

    I'll be totally gutted if we can't make it. The whole point of going was so everyone can meet the latest additions to the family, plus my grandmother's not getting any younger and much as I hate to admit it this was probably going to be a goodbye trip too.
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    What?! Bangkok is going to be hell. I still have to get to Phetchabun (6hr on a bus) Going to be in a right state by the time I get in.

    It's almost like there has been a natural disater.
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  8. 27-11-2008, 03:59 PM #8
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    If it aint saorted by the 17th I don't think I would want to stay in Thailand....
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  9. 27-11-2008, 04:02 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bung View Post
    If it aint saorted by the 17th I don't think I would want to stay in Thailand....
    Thought had crossed my mind too.

    Still, you'd think it would be but to coin an over-used cliche "TiT".
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    Not looking good for Saturday.....Anyone taken the train up from Singapore or any other way to the Thai border? I think I need help.
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  11. 27-11-2008, 04:17 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chicken Payback
    I heard the BTS closed today - can anybody confirm this?
    No, it isn't.
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  12. 27-11-2008, 04:25 PM #12
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    changed the missus's flight into bangers to the 13th/14th
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bung
    .Anyone taken the train up from Singapore or any other way to the Thai border? I think I need help.
    You can get the train, get the coach, or get a flight to Penang and go on from there, lots of choices
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bung
    How are you getting home?
    Maybe the car, maybe the motosai.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chicken Payback
    I heard the BTS closed today - can anybody confirm this?
    weak attempt at rumour making scmapy, have a red.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kingwilly View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Chicken Payback
    I heard the BTS closed today - can anybody confirm this?
    weak attempt at rumour making scmapy, have a red.
    Have a red yourself you knob jockey spastic, a trusted friend told me - maybe the taxi driver told her. Apparently it closed for two hours.
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    looks like i'll be heading back to the UK on the 12th or 13th after 9 years here so better hope the fokwits have it all sorted by then.
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    I'm due to fly in on Sunday evening from Riyahd, Etihad via Abu Dabi, still hoping it will be sorted by then. The Airline is basicaly saying 'wait and see'. Unfortunatly Thur/Fri is the weekend here and most things are shut so it might be a frantic time on Saterday trying to get to Singapore or some other place and try and get a flight to one of the reginal airports.

    Might even try going to Lao and then Chang Mai, just going to do some searching on what are the options, off the top of my head it would be Phuket, Hat Yai or Chang Mai.
    I have more than the average number of arm and legs
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  19. 27-11-2008, 05:06 PM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by RandomChances View Post
    I'm due to fly in on Sunday evening from Riyahd, Etihad via Abu Dabi, still hoping it will be sorted by then. The Airline is basicaly saying 'wait and see'. Unfortunatly Thur/Fri is the weekend here and most things are shut so it might be a frantic time on Saterday trying to get to Singapore or some other place and try and get a flight to one of the reginal airports.

    Might even try going to Lao and then Chang Mai, just going to do some searching on what are the options, off the top of my head it would be Phuket, Hat Yai or Chang Mai.
    Funnily enough, I shall be (or not) on the same flight for the second leg. I depart LHR, connecting to the AUH-BKK flight you are on.

    The Etihad office in the UK has been perminently engaged so far this morning...
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  20. 27-11-2008, 04:39 PM #20
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    Let me know what you come up with, I up for all options at the moment, whatever is easiest ie little or no buses!
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    Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Getting the people out of the airport is only the first step. Then comes the fun, we dont what damage has been caused to the infrastructure. AOT is basically going to have to "re-commision" the place before safe air travel can take place, this will not take a "couple of days"
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  22. 27-11-2008, 04:59 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chicken Payback
    I heard the BTS closed today - can anybody confirm this?
    I can confirm this is bullshit.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chicken Payback
    Have a red yourself you knob jockey spastic, a trusted friend told me - maybe the taxi driver told her. Apparently it closed for two hours.
    Aren't you banned?
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  24. 27-11-2008, 05:46 PM #24
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    i'm seriously considering renting a car here in Phuket and chauffering any passengers that would like to go to Bangkok, this would be a service so a fee, it won't be overly expensive but it will be much more comfortable than a crowded bus with masses of strangers..and no freedom to stop, eat, etc. when and where you want..if there is interest I can see at least 3 passengers plus myself comfortably.. let me know....little time to make arrangements..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bung View Post
    Not looking good for Saturday.....Anyone taken the train up from Singapore or any other way to the Thai border? I think I need help.
    A friend of mine was due to fly into Bkk this Sunday. His airline has offered him a ticket to Singapore, so hes taken that, and will get a train to Phuket.
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