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issue 2 84
30 May 2014
Weather
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curfew eased but future is blurry
hua hin, THAILAND
It is still too early to know what the long term effects on Thailand will be
of the military coup, but in the short term the curfew, despite its easing
this week to midnight until 4am, is clearly having an impact on business
and tourism across the country.
Hua Hin and the surrounding areas are probably faring a little better than
most in this regard, but the hospitality and nightlife sectors have once
again borne the brunt of the hardship. The only saving grace is that the
timing of the coup was kind, whether planned or by chance, so that it is in
what is historically the lowest part of the low season, but equally the knock
on effect for the European and American summer holiday season in July,
August and September and the next high season could be devastating, with
people in those areas looking to book now likely to look elsewhere. A major
drive by the tourism authorities will be required to try and rescue the
situation, if and when the country is returned to non-military leadership.
Hopefully this week’s easing of the curfew will be followed swiftly by a
complete end of it, as there are several other noticeable effects - fresh
fruit and vegetables, and other produce is showing some signs of being
in short supply as the major markets in Bangkok have been unable to
trade, with most of them normally operating in the small hours and thus
unable to at present. Equally no freight or passenger trains are running
during the night, so deliveries of other raw materials and goods are being
limited. Inter provincial bus travel is still outlawed as well, presumably in
an attempt to prevent protestors gathering.
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