Thailand (Security Rating: 4) - Curfew Lifted in More Popular Tourist Areas: The military junta decided to lift the overnight curfew in additional tourist areas, with restrictions now eased in Hat Yai, Songkhla; Koh Pha-ngan, Surat Thani; and Koh Chang, Trat. The move was taken June 8, just two days after the curfew was lifted in several other tourist areas, including Cha-am, Hua Hin, Krabi, and Phang Nga. Authorities may remove the 0001-0400 curfew in additional places popular with foreign nationals in the coming weeks, in a bid to bolster tourism, though restrictions appear set to remain in place indefinitely in Bangkok and other major cities. Those traveling to and from the airport are exempted from the curfew.
iJET Analysis: The lifting of the curfew shows greater faith by the military junta that major unrest is not going to erupt in Thailand in the aftermath of the May 22 military coup. The restrictions were likely put in place as the worst violence seen during the months of anti-government protests that precluded the coup took place during the overnight hours, typically via attacks on protest camps. However, the military has faced significant backlash from venues that cater to tourists regarding the restrictions, especially as tourism overall has already dropped in the wake of the coup. The junta also continues to progress with reconciliation efforts, despites the revelation that a new election probably will not take place until late 2014. United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD, red shirt) leaders in northern Thailand, including Chiang Mai and Nakhon Ratchasima, have agreed to participate in reconciliation efforts and halt any attempts to stage anti-military protests. Both the UDD and the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) intend to participate in a reconciliation event at the Charlerm Phra Kiat stadium June 11. The military has also revealed a three-phase reconciliation process, starting with the creation of a reconciliatory atmosphere, followed by discussions on reconciliation and then later on reform.
Thailand (Security Rating: 4) - Fire at Petrochemical Plant in Mueang Rayong District Prompts Localized Evacuations: A fire at a petrochemical plant in Mueang Rayong district (map), eastern Rayong Province, during the evening June 9 prompted localized evacuations. Nearby residents reported two explosions followed by a large blaze at the IRPC Public Co. Ltd. plant, which refines petroleum and petrochemicals. Firefighters gained control of the blaze, which sent plumes of potentially toxic smoke over adjacent areas, prompting the evacuations. No injuries have been reported.
iJET Anaysis: Investigators have blamed the fire on a gas leak. It is unclear how much damage was caused by the blaze. The area where the fire took place hosts a number of factories and plants; however, no disruptions to other facilities were reported.
Thailand (Security Rating: 4) - Curfew Lifted in More Popular Tourist Areas: The military junta decided to lift the overnight curfew in additional tourist areas, with restrictions now eased in Hat Yai, Songkhla; Koh Pha-ngan, Surat Thani; and Koh Chang, Trat. The move was taken June 8, just two days after the curfew was lifted in several other tourist areas, including Cha-am, Hua Hin, Krabi, and Phang Nga. Authorities may remove the 0001-0400 curfew in additional places popular with foreign nationals in the coming weeks, in a bid to bolster tourism, though restrictions appear set to remain in place indefinitely in Bangkok and other major cities. Those traveling to and from the airport are exempted from the curfew.
iJET Analysis: The lifting of the curfew shows greater faith by the military junta that major unrest is not going to erupt in Thailand in the aftermath of the May 22 military coup. The restrictions were likely put in place as the worst violence seen during the months of anti-government protests that precluded the coup took place during the overnight hours, typically via attacks on protest camps. However, the military has faced significant backlash from venues that cater to tourists regarding the restrictions, especially as tourism overall has already dropped in the wake of the coup. The junta also continues to progress with reconciliation efforts, despites the revelation that a new election probably will not take place until late 2014. United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD, red shirt) leaders in northern Thailand, including Chiang Mai and Nakhon Ratchasima, have agreed to participate in reconciliation efforts and halt any attempts to stage anti-military protests. Both the UDD and the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) intend to participate in a reconciliation event at the Charlerm Phra Kiat stadium June 11. The military has also revealed a three-phase reconciliation process, starting with the creation of a reconciliatory atmosphere, followed by discussions on reconciliation and then later on reform.
Thailand (Security Rating: 4) - Fire at Petrochemical Plant in Mueang Rayong District Prompts Localized Evacuations: A fire at a petrochemical plant in Mueang Rayong district (map), eastern Rayong Province, during the evening June 9 prompted localized evacuations. Nearby residents reported two explosions followed by a large blaze at the IRPC Public Co. Ltd. plant, which refines petroleum and petrochemicals. Firefighters gained control of the blaze, which sent plumes of potentially toxic smoke over adjacent areas, prompting the evacuations. No injuries have been reported.
iJET Anaysis: Investigators have blamed the fire on a gas leak. It is unclear how much damage was caused by the blaze. The area where the fire took place hosts a number of factories and plants; however, no disruptions to other facilities were reported.
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