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Posted 2010-10-01 11:08:00
Zone 2 Parking Lot at Airport Closed off by Armed Men
The first floor of Zone 2 parking lot at the Suvarnabhumi Airport has been closed off by armed men who arrived at around 4 A.M. this morning. The problem stems from a concession dispute after a new concessionaire won the rights to manage the parking lot, but the previous concessionaire refuses to vacate the premises. Around 40 armed men dressed in black took over the parking lot early this morning and closed it down. Police are on the scene and are reportedly negotiating with the perpetrators.
Airport officials, however, insist that airport services are open for business as usual. Passengers are advised to avoid the Zone 2 parking lot.
 -- Tan Network 2010-10-01
Posted 2010-10-01 11:08:26
Airport Parking Lot Reopens, But Armed Men Still Present
Reports indicate that the Zone 2 parking lot at the Suvarnabhumi Airport has reopened. However, the 40 armed men who reportedly took over the area are still present.
-- Tan Network 2010-10-01
Posted 2010-10-01 11:39:19
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In any other country this would be an armed insurrection, or a revolution - a gang of 40 armed men take over part of the capital city's main airport? WIll they be arrested and tried? I doubt it.
Another day in Thailand!
Posted 2010-10-01 11:44:21
Who are the old and the new concessionaire?
"Passengers are advised to avoid the Zone 2 parking lot." Dooooh.
Posted 2010-10-01 11:56:41
Absolutely incredible story, how ever can it be
allowed 
Posted 2010-10-01 12:01:19
Situation normal.
Posted 2010-10-01 12:02:06
Zone 2 Parking Lot at Airport Closed off by Armed Men.......
Why is it not in the media?
Nothing on the net from Bangkok post.
Posted 2010-10-01 12:08:31
Is it not illegal to carry firearms in Thailand?
Posted 2010-10-01 12:08:55
It will all boil down to the root of all evil. Money!
Posted 2010-10-01 12:17:49
 OzMick, on 2010-10-01 12:08:31, said:
Is it not illegal to carry firearms in Thailand?
Not if you have the proper connections 
Posted 2010-10-01 12:20:22
This is insane. How can the police allow 40 armed men to take over? Just another day at the office?
I remember once a friend told me that a business plan in Thailand was basically a gun. In this case several guns.
TheWalkingMan
Posted 2010-10-01 12:21:33
OzMick, on 2010-10-01 12:08:31, said:
Is it not illegal to carry firearms in Thailand?
As long as you're licensed to carry a firearm then not illegal.
Posted 2010-10-01 12:27:58
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TheWalkingMan, on 2010-10-01 12:20:22, said:
This is insane. How can the police allow 40 armed men to take over? Just another day at the office?
I remember once a friend told me that a business plan in Thailand was basically a gun. In this case several guns.
TheWalkingMan
Pfff... if the whole friggin' airport can be taken over by an "unarmed" mob for a week, 40 openly armed thugs shouldn't have a problem with a paltry parking lot.
Edited by AleG, 2010-10-01 12:28:24.
Posted 2010-10-01 12:31:46
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How laughable, last week it was reported this airport is aiming to be the top airport in the region. 5555555555555555555555555555555
Posted 2010-10-01 12:32:20
The OP said:
Around 40 armed men dressed in black
The men in black are now backing up the Thaksinista taxi service?
The only bright spot in all of this is that they remain employed after May Mayhem 2010, thus keeping unemployment figures lower.
Posted 2010-10-01 12:34:58
I feel like I'm living in the wild west rather than the far east!
Posted 2010-10-01 12:35:18
State of emergency ?
Wouldn't you expect a fairly well trained armed response unit to be on hand close to all international airports?
The mind boggles - if they can take a car park, they could certainly take a few planes full of people.
Posted 2010-10-01 12:35:45
TheWalkingMan, on 2010-10-01 12:20:22, said:
This is insane. How can the police allow 40 armed men to take over? Just another day at the office?
I remember once a friend told me that a business plan in Thailand was basically a gun. In this case several guns.
TheWalkingMan
think this has been all negotiated BEFORE it came action - TiT - we only read the "News" and react as Farangs should react, cause they are assumed to know "nothing" which is in this context, quite right - thai superiority! 
Posted 2010-10-01 12:38:39
The frightening thing is, business owners in this country see this and interpret as an example of "permissable" behavior; business disputes (which normally occur in the event of typical business dealings) are often settled in Thailand at the end of a gun. I used to work for a Thai automobile manufacturer a long time ago, and it was no secret (he even showed us one day) the general manager sat with a .38 in his desk drawer. Lack of law, combined with machismo and stilted development, make a scary recipie.
Posted 2010-10-01 12:41:51
Somethings dont suprise me TIT 
Posted 2010-10-01 12:42:09
PoolDoctor, on 2010-10-01 12:38:39, said:
The frightening thing is, business owners in this country see this and interpret as an example of "permissable" behavior; business disputes (which normally occur in the event of typical business dealings) are often settled in Thailand at the end of a gun. I used to work for a Thai automobile manufacturer a long time ago, and it was no secret (he even showed us one day) the general manager sat with a .38 in his desk drawer. Lack of law, combined with machismo and stilted development, make a scary recipie.
Presumably the plant enjoyed very few labour-disputes ? 
Posted 2010-10-01 12:42:50
Only in Thailand.... While 40 armed men showing up and blocking the parking lot at the airport could happen in any country... Only in Thailand would the police come negotiate with them, then declare its reopened, while letting the armed gunmen stay.... Amazing...
Also agree with Pedro01, with the "state of emergency" shouldn't they are have forces on the ground ready for situations like this?
Posted 2010-10-01 12:46:35
Hey New Army General
40 armed men is an army. BiB are useless. Attack now General and show these thugs who is boss.
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Posted 2010-10-01 12:50:17
SNAFU !
Posted 2010-10-01 12:51:13
webfact, on 2010-10-01 11:08:26, said:
Airport Parking Lot Reopens, But Armed Men Still Present
Reports indicate that the Zone 2 parking lot at the Suvarnabhumi Airport has reopened. However, the 40 armed men who reportedly took over the area are still present.
-- Tan Network 2010-10-01
I wonder when the generator, amplifier, the speakers, the microphones, the band, the stage, the flags, the dancers, toilets, the food vendors, fresh water supply for showers, the bamboo and off course the drums with gasoline and car tires will arrive so they can get started again. Still boggles my mind if anyone does not wear it's safety belt you get pulled over and 40 Ali Babas with guns can take over the parking lot of an International airport ......No we are not strange...we are absolutely bonkers!!
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