Travellers heading to Bangkok

Travellers still heading to Bangkok despite violence there

It appears to be business as usual for travellers at Singapore's Changi Airport who are heading to Bangkok.

But Thais like Nathaporn Tangyotkhajorn are hoping that they will be able to return home to some peace and quiet.

The 31-year-old banker is going back after a business trip and wants to see swift and firm action to end the violence.

She said: "I think the government should do something within these few days or else I do not think that people can stand it anymore.

"It is very violent and for the city people like us, I do not think we feel really safe going out to work."

Most travellers heading to Bangkok said they were not overly concerned with the violence there, but will take careful steps to stay out of harm's way.

How about those who were there and have returned to Singapore?

One person said: "Just do not go downtown, so it is not that bad."

Another added: "I spoke to several army soldiers and policemen, and they were friendly enough and they were speaking to me in a very non-threatening manner."

Over at Golden Mile Complex, shops relying on supplies from Bangkok have been affected.

One shop owner said: "I must go to Bangkok to buy things. But with traffic jams, we all cannot go there and buy things."

Sales of Thai newspapers, however, have doubled over two months, according to vendors, as Thais are hungry for the latest on what is happening back home.

-News courtesy of Channel Newsasia-