Australians told to avoid Bangkok over political threat; Also because it really hurts - Polidicks

[release]Australians have been warned against travelling to Bangkok because of the rising threat of violent protests. Thailand's own tourism council has said foreign tourists should avoid visiting the capital from February 26 and onwards. Two attempted bombings and next week's highly-anticipated verdict in the legal case involving former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra have caused tensions to rise. Political protests are expected. The council's Pornthip Hirunkate said Australians should delay their trips or visit other areas of Thailand until the threat eases. "We would just suggest that from February 26, if they can come, delay their trip to Bangkok and go to other beaches instead of the city," she told ABC Television on Thursday. A spokeswoman from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it was monitoring the situation in Thailand. The travel advisory remains at the same level, where visitors are advised to exercise a high degree of caution because of the political instability. Australians should avoid demonstrations and rallies.[/release] [url]http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/australians-told-to-avoid-bangkok-over-political-threat-20100219-ojzg.html[/url] We really need an emote along the lines of :goddamnitaustralia:

:australia:

Travelling to Bangkok is now banned in Australia.

You guys are just looking for reasons to hate Australia now. Oh waaah, the government advised us not to go to Thailand... It's not like they banned leaving the country for vacation... [B]EDIT:[/B] If the US or UK told you not to go to Bangkok, you'd say "Okay."

[QUOTE=Elecbullet;20328508]You guys are just looking for reasons to hate Australia now. Oh waaah, the government advised us not to go to Thailand... It's not like they banned leaving the country for vacation... [B]EDIT:[/B] If the US or UK told you not to go to Bangkok, you'd say "Okay."[/QUOTE] But the US or UK are not becoming fascist states.

Breaking news at 9 : Australia bans Bangkok because it wants too.

[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;20328700]But the US or UK are not becoming fascist states.[/QUOTE] Okay, yeah, but advising one's citizens not to go to Thailand isn't fascist.

[QUOTE=Elecbullet;20328836]Okay, yeah, but advising one's citizens not to go to Thailand isn't fascist.[/QUOTE] What does that even have to do with anything?

Because when the OP posted the new stroy about advising one's citizens not to go to Australia he made a stupidly big deal about it... ":Godfuckingdammitaustralia:"

[QUOTE=TomoAlien;20325369]Travelling to Bangkok is now banned in Australia.[/QUOTE] Traveling now banned in Australia. Australia becomes a police state. All communication lines have been cut off. Borders have been closed. Australia has started high enrichment of Uranium.

[QUOTE=Elecbullet;20328955]Because when the OP posted the new stroy about advising one's citizens not to go to Australia he made a stupidly big deal about it... ":Godfuckingdammitaustralia:"[/QUOTE] It's the anti-Australia bandwagon. Whenever Australia is on the news, everyone immediately assumes they're making some sort of stupid claim or ridiculous law.

[QUOTE=Elecbullet;20328955]Because when the OP posted the new stroy about advising one's citizens not to go to Australia he made a stupidly big deal about it... ":Godfuckingdammitaustralia:"[/QUOTE] Australia has already fucked themselves over with bigger things. This is just a small twig on their bonfire.

[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;20328992]Australia has already fucked themselves over with bigger things. This is just a small twig on their bonfire.[/QUOTE] Or a small shrimp on the barbie

At least you can play video games in Thailand.

[QUOTE=Awesomecaek;20328981]Traveling now banned in Australia. Australia becomes a police state. All communication lines have been cut off. Borders have been closed. Australia has started high enrichment of Uranium.[/QUOTE] Thailand's own tourism council decided it was too dangerous. Australia are being general dicks, but on this occasion you can stfu.

[QUOTE=Nitrowing;20331902]At least you can play video games in Thailand.[/QUOTE] But did you know that GTA IV was banned there?

[QUOTE=Awesomecaek;20328981]Traveling now banned in Australia. Australia becomes a police state. All communication lines have been cut off. Borders have been closed. Australia has started high enrichment of Uranium.[/QUOTE] its funny because thats what Communist Russia did. hehee

[QUOTE=Elecbullet;20328508]You guys are just looking for reasons to hate Australia now. Oh waaah, the government advised us not to go to Thailand... It's not like they banned leaving the country for vacation... [B]EDIT:[/B] If the US or UK told you not to go to Bangkok, you'd say "Okay."[/QUOTE] Never post again. Well, not never again. :love:

you Aussies really need to do whatever the equivilant is to Impeachment on whoever runs your country (prime minister right?) i feel bad for you if it wasnt for the gay laws they have been enforcing on you that would be a really nice place to live. /not related to story

Isn't this news article about Bangkok rather than Australia? Thailand: It's getting sort of frisky here. It's probably better if you don't come here until it cools down. Australia: No probs. We'll just relay the message to our citizens... Silly people: OMIGOSH AUSTRALIA IS THE NEXT NAZI GERMANY!

[QUOTE=Luleychan;20333523]Never post again. Well, not never again. :love:[/QUOTE] I had to give you a heart

[QUOTE=Mr_Sun;20333537]you Aussies really need to do whatever the equivilant is to Impeachment on whoever runs your country (prime minister right?) i feel bad for you if it wasnt for the gay laws they have been enforcing on you that would be a really nice place to live. /not related to story[/QUOTE] no we dont because nothing is happening you dont even live here you have no say

No video games. No Bangkok. Only Koala AUSTRALIA

[QUOTE=Mr_Sun;20333537]you Aussies really need to do whatever the equivilant is to Impeachment on whoever runs your country (prime minister right?) i feel bad for you if it wasnt for the gay laws they have been enforcing on you that would be a really nice place to live. /not related to story[/QUOTE] oh fuck off. Australias an excellent place to live. You don't know shit about it, you're not educated enough to know if its better or not. You aren't even certain if prime minister is the correct title or not. They aren't enforcing 'gay' laws, the internet filtering plan the communications department wants to put in place most likely won't go through. Also, the majority of the government wants to take off the censorship on the games by implimenting another age rating, it's ONE fucking ignorant shit who's stopping it. Australia is NOT becoming a fascist state.

[QUOTE=Elecbullet;20328836]Okay, yeah, but advising one's citizens not to go to Thailand isn't fascist.[/QUOTE] Keeping in mind that, the government [b]advised[/b] people not to go there. It's not like they said "If you go there, fear the wrath of our mighty government"

[QUOTE=Mr_Sun;20333495]its funny because thats what Communist Russia did. hehee[/QUOTE] Traveling was never baned? unless to closed military cities! Mr sun your an retard with no understanding of Australia or anything at all. If you want talk about restricted travel U.S has more as they can visit Cuba.

our country doesn't have the competency to become a "fascist state"

[QUOTE=JLea;20339267]our country doesn't have the competency to become a "fascist state"[/QUOTE] Or the brain power to convince us to go along with it.

[QUOTE=TomoAlien;20325369]Travelling to Bangkok is now banned in Australia.[/QUOTE] :colbert: Australia should ban Thailand. One of the few things they haven't banned yet.

Jesus Christ guys, it's not like everything is banned here. The only change that affected me is the L4D2 censoring. Australia is a pretty swell place to live. Infact, the internet censoring was apparently suppose to be introduced last September, and it's still not in place. The Australian government has released an optional piece of software you can install to filter the internet, but they did a test, and it could be bypassed in under an hour.