Thailand shuts down Bangkok`s second airport

Bangkok (VNA) - Thai authorities shut down Bangkok 's second airport on November 27 after it was overrun by anti-government protesters, completely cutting off the capital from air traffic.

Supporters of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) started massing at the
old Don Mueang airport on late November 26, aiming to prevent ministers from flying
to Chiang Mai in the north to meet Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat, according to
news agencies.

A police official said about 3,000 PAD supporters were gathered outside Don Mueang
airport, but no passengers were inside when the airport was surrounded as the last
flight had landed hours before.

Don Mueang operates a handful of domestic flights, and was the only airport left
serving the capital after protesters swarmed the main Suvarnabhumi Airport in late
November 25, forcing the airport director to suspend flights.

About 3,000 tourists were stranded at Suvarnabhumi as PAD supporters massed outside,
but most were evacuated leaving on November 26 afternoon.

Governments around the world on November 26 warned their citizens to avoid
Thailand and steer clear of protesters occupying its main international
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