FCO issues Thai travel advisory

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued a travel warning for Thailand, in anticipation of the political demonstrations that are expected to take place in Bangkok in the coming weeks that it says are potential flashpoints for violence.

Last month there were several incidents in the Kingdom of protests turning nasty, despite the fact that the government has become relatively stable following the bloodless coup two years ago. The FCO says that the situation is still unstable despite the fact that democratic elections were held at the end of last year.

With the planned large-scale protests, the FCo is warning travellers that violence could escalate in the wake of the demonstrations, and caution should be exercises both if in the country and in making the choice to visit. Warnings come after two bomb attacks in Bangkok killed two people and injured 15 others at the CS Pattani Hotel in March.