On November 25, 2008, People's Alliance for Democracy members initiated an armed takeover of Bangkok's two major airports, Don Mueang International Airport and Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The government unsuccessfully attempted to order the military to end the protests. Instead, General Anupong Paochinda, head of the military, has urged the PAD to end the protests and for the government to resign so that new elections can take place. As the siege dragged on, both sides opened fire and at one point explosions were heard.
On November 27, the government declared the second state of emergency of the year to help it disperse the protesters as negotiations with police failed to end the crisis. The police ordered the protesters to leave the airports, which they refused to do. There are still substantial fears that the seizures will end violently.
Source: Wikipedia
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Relocation of Embassy
The Singapore Embassy in Jakarta has been relocated, with effect from Monday, 1 December 2008, sources from zaobao.com.
Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said
Block X/4，KAV No 2
Kuningan,Jakarta Selatan 12950
Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said
Block X/4，KAV No 2
Kuningan,Jakarta Selatan 12950
Tel ：+62-21 5201489（Main line）
+62-811 863348（Operation personnel）
Fax ：+62-21 5201486（General enquiries）
+62-21 5202320（Consular section）
Email：singemb_jkt@sgmfa.gov.sg
Friday, November 21, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Tourist Office Contacts - Malaysia
Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board
#01-01B/C/D No. 80, Robinson Road, Singapore 068898
Phone: 65326321 Fax: 65356650
Email: mtpb.singapore@tourism.gov.my
#01-01B/C/D No. 80, Robinson Road, Singapore 068898
Phone: 65326321 Fax: 65356650
Email: mtpb.singapore@tourism.gov.my
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