Gallery: Soldiers and accidents as the 15th ASEAN summit begins

As Asia's leaders roll into town, Hua Hin looks more like a war zone than a holiday resort

23 October, 2009

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Tourists take in all the fun as Thai soldiers stand alert outside the Dusit Thani hotel, venue of the 15th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit, which started Friday.

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Nothing says 'secure' like a soldier cruising the beach on a Segway.

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When you've got the camo gear, the radio and the rifle, do you really need the security-credential necklace?

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Thai police man a checkpoint outside the Dusit Thani hotel, venue of the 15th ASEAN Summit.

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A Thai soldier checks for explosives outside the ASEAN summit venue.

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A Laos delegatation car was involved in an accident in Hua Hin on Thursday, a day before the ASEAN summit officially began. The driver of the car was treated for minor injuries.

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A Thai soldier cleans the street next to a piece of broken window from the damaged vehicle of a Laotian delegate.

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Myanmar Prime Minister Thein Sein (center) at Hua Hin airport as he arrives for the summit.

Thai soldiers control traffic beside a road sign showing the exclusve lane for ASEAN participants.

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A Thai soldier stands guard at a checkpoint beside a Buddhist temple in Hua Hin.

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Thai Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya (right) shares a laugh with ASEAN Secretary-General Surin Pitsuwan (left) during the foreign ministers' meeting a day ahead of the summit.

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Thailand's Prime Minsister Abhisit Vejjajiva (right) does the grip-and-grin with Laotian Prime Minister Bouasone.

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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations 15th Summit in Hua Hin has begun, keeping many Bangkokians away from one of their favored vacation spots over this long weekend.

The town looks more like a war zone than a seaside resort. Check out the gallery above for a look at what’s in store for those who do decide to make the trip south.

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