BKK airports to remain closed for 48 hours more?
Around 18.00 hours local time a statement wes released stating that both Bangkok airports would remain closed for another 48 hours.
At the same time a state of emergency was declared at both airports,which among other things prohibits gatherings of more than 5 people.
As the Army are reluctant to intervene,the government would appear to be powerless to halt this protest.
The PAD have blockaded Government House for some 3 months already,and as their numbers at Suvarnabhumi run well into the thousands,a settlement needs to be arrived at,or these airports could remain closed for some time.
Any attempt at removing the protesters by force could result in Suvarnabhumi being trashed.
The trouble here is for a settlement to be arrived at,someone has to lose face,which in Asia is a big no-no.