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When will Thailand's international airport be reopened?
Settled as Wednesday 3 - Saturday 6 December
December 3. In the early afternoon, the first flight in from Phuket, and the first international flight out to Australia in the evening.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7762041.stm
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/12/03/thailand.protests/index.html?eref=rss_world
Background:
BANGKOK, Thailand — Thousands of protesters occupied Thailand's main international airport Wednesday, halting all flights in a blow to the country's already-fragile tourism industry as they pressed their demand for the government's resignation.
The airport takeover was one of the boldest gambles yet by the People's Alliance for Democracy in its four-month campaign to topple Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat, whom it accuses of being the puppet of a disgraced fugitive predecessor, billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra.
The alliance vowed to bring its campaign to a final showdown this week, and violence has spiked, including streets clashes between supporters and opponents of the government Tuesday that included the first open use of firearms by the anti-government protesters. Police said 11 government supporters were injured, some with gunshot wounds.
Early Wednesday, assailants threw an explosive at anti-government protesters camped out at a separate domestic airport in Bangkok, injuring at least three people, police said.
Demonstrators _ some masked and armed with metal rods _ had swarmed the international Suvarnabhumi Airport overnight, breaking through police lines and spilled into the passenger terminal.
The airport was fully shut down early Wednesday, with incoming flights being diverted to other points in Thailand including Chiang Mai and Phuket, and as many as 500 passengers remained stranded, airport director Serirat Prasutanont said.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/25/protesters-swarm-thai-air_n_146389.html
The airport takeover was one of the boldest gambles yet by the People's Alliance for Democracy in its four-month campaign to topple Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat, whom it accuses of being the puppet of a disgraced fugitive predecessor, billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra.
The alliance vowed to bring its campaign to a final showdown this week, and violence has spiked, including streets clashes between supporters and opponents of the government Tuesday that included the first open use of firearms by the anti-government protesters. Police said 11 government supporters were injured, some with gunshot wounds.
Early Wednesday, assailants threw an explosive at anti-government protesters camped out at a separate domestic airport in Bangkok, injuring at least three people, police said.
Demonstrators _ some masked and armed with metal rods _ had swarmed the international Suvarnabhumi Airport overnight, breaking through police lines and spilled into the passenger terminal.
The airport was fully shut down early Wednesday, with incoming flights being diverted to other points in Thailand including Chiang Mai and Phuket, and as many as 500 passengers remained stranded, airport director Serirat Prasutanont said.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/25/protesters-swarm-thai-air_n_146389.html
Settlement details:
As reported by a major mainstream news source. Settled on the first commercial flight that is allowed in or out of Bangkok's main airport. Based on the local time in Thailand
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Activity: H$29,024
Settled as Wednesday 3 - Saturday 6 December on Wed 3rd Dec 2008 4:27pm PST
Suspend date: Fri 5th Dec 2008 11:59pm PST Settlement date: Wed 3rd Dec 2008 4:27pm PST
Initial likelihoods: Before Thursday 27 November: 25%, Thursday 27 - Saturday 29 November: 45%, Sunday 30 - Tuesday 2 December: 15%, Wednesday 3 - Saturday 6 December: 10%, Not by Sunday 7 December: 5%
Action history:
Changed Description Sat 29th Nov 2008 5:33am PST by 
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infernalmachine: show details ... BANGKOK, Thailand — — Thousands of protesters occupied Thailand' ... for the government's resignation. <.<br/> <br/> The airport takeover ... fugitive predecessor, billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra. <.<br/> <br/> The alliance vowed ... injured, some with gunshot wounds. <.<br/> <br/> Early Wednesday, assailants ... least three people, police said. <.<br/> <br/> Demonstrators _ some ... spilled into the passenger terminal. <.<br/> <br/> The airport was ... , airport director Serirat Prasutanont said. <.<br/> <br/> /> <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/ ... /protesters-swarm-thai-air_n_146389.html
Settlement requested Tue 2nd Dec 2008 1:54am PST by infernalmachine: AFP reporting protesters have agreed to let fights take off and land immediately, following the court's ousting of PM
infernalmachine: AFP reporting protesters have agreed to let fights take off and land immediately, following the court's ousting of PM
Settlement requested Tue 2nd Dec 2008 3:12am PST by infernalmachine: http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Asia/Story/A1Story20081202-104997.html
infernalmachine: http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Asia/Story/A1Story20081202-104997.html
Settlement requested Wed 3rd Dec 2008 1:01am PST by 
martincansdale
: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7762041.stm
Thai airways flight with passengers landed 3rd December, 1415 local time
martincansdale: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7762041.stm
Thai airways flight with passengers landed 3rd December, 1415 local time
Settlement requested Wed 3rd Dec 2008 1:12pm PST by 
thepeoplegeekllc
: This will settle it. Passenger flight from Bangkok to Sydney Australia.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/12/03/thailand.protests/index.html?eref=rss_world
thepeoplegeekllc: This will settle it. Passenger flight from Bangkok to Sydney Australia.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/12/03/thailand.protests/index.html?eref=rss_world
Settlement requested Wed 3rd Dec 2008 1:37pm PST by thepeoplegeekllc: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/04/world/asia/04thai.html?em
thepeoplegeekllc: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/04/world/asia/04thai.html?em
Settled as 'Wednesday 3 - Saturday 6 December' Wed 3rd Dec 2008 4:27pm PST by infernalmachine: December 3. In the early afternoon, the first flight in from Phuket, and the first international flight out to Australia in the evening.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7762041.stm
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/12/03/thailand.protests/index.html?eref=rss_world
infernalmachine: December 3. In the early afternoon, the first flight in from Phuket, and the first international flight out to Australia in the evening.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7762041.stm
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/12/03/thailand.protests/index.html?eref=rss_world
Suspend date: Fri 5th Dec 2008 11:59pm PST Settlement date: Wed 3rd Dec 2008 4:27pm PST
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predicted Wednesday 3 - Saturday 6 December (H$100 at 7%)
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predicted Wednesday 3 - Saturday 6 December (H$20 at 19%)
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score: 10
AdelaideNow, Australia 5 weeks ago
BANGKOK international airport will remain closed until December 15 because of the blockade by anti-government protesters, the airport's manager...
score: 10
World Trade Magazine 5 weeks ago
Bangkok's besieged Suvarnabhumi airport reopened today for air cargo operations one week after anti-government protesters shut it down...
score: 10
Economic Times, India 5 weeks ago
With Indian as well as other international passengers stranded at Bangkok airport due to political unrest prevailing in Thailand, Air India and Jet...
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Australian Broadcasting Company 5 weeks ago
Thailand's airports operator will decide on Wednesday (local time) how soon flights can resume from Bangkok's main airports after protesters agreed...
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Somchai needs to step down.
The airport wont resume until December 15th. Early flights have been cargo flights not commercial passanger flights.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/12/03/thailand.protests/index.html?eref=rss_world
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