Below is what appears on The UK Foreign Office website
"Safety and security
Terrorism/Security
There is a high threat from terrorism throughout Thailand. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. You should exercise caution at all times.
We advise against all but essential travel to Bangkok, in light of ongoing political demonstrations, many of which have resulted in violence. This advice does not apply to passengers transiting Bangkok airport on their way to other destinations.
Anti-government ("Red Shirt") protestors have been holding large gatherings throughout Thailand since 12 March. There have been counter-demonstrations by opposing groups of "Yellow Shirts" and other so-called "multi-coloured shirt" protestors.
On 4 May, the Government tabled proposals designed to put an end to the stand-off, but withdrew there offer on 13 May following unsuccessful negotiations with the protestors.
The Thai Government declared a State of Emergency in Bangkok and some of its surrounding provinces (Nonthaburi and some districts in Samut Prakan, Prathumthani, Ayuttaya and Nakon Pratom) from 7 April. On 13 May, in an attempt to stop more Red Shirt demonstrators from joining the protests in Bangkok, the State of Emergency was extended to the provinces of Chonburi, Samut Prakan, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Si Sa Ket, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan, Lampang and Nakhon Sawan. This prohibits gatherings of five or more people in some areas and restricts movement. In addition the Thai government has invoked the Internal Security Act from 11 March and further security measures have been implemented to manage the protests. These measures include traffic checkpoints and searches of vehicles and/or people. By law, tourists are expected to carry their passports with them at all times in Thailand.
A large number of protestors are currently based at the Ratchaprasong Intersection in Bangkok. On 4 April, the government declared the intersection in Bangkok’s main shopping district and surrounding area a controlled area under the Internal Security Act and ordered protestors to leave. As yet, the protestors have not complied with the order.
Protestors have also set up barricades and check-points on many roads connecting to the Ratchaprasong Intersection and armed themselves with home-made weapons to prevent security forces from entering the area. They may also have access to other weapons such as grenades. In response to the Red Shirt defences, military troops and anti-riot police armed with live ammunition have taken up position in the nearby Silom area.
The Government has set up road blocks and checkpoints around the perimeter of the Red Shirt demonstration site at Ratchaprasong and are restricting access.
Pro-Government protesters have been gathering at the Victory Monument in central Bangkok.
Tensions remain high and several demonstrations in Bangkok have turned violent. On 13 May clashes between security forces and demonstrators near Lumpini Park in Bangkok left one person dead and several injured. On 10 April 25 people died and several hundred were injured after violent clashes between security forces and demonstrators.
On 9 May, a small improvised explosive device exploded on soi 6 Siam Square (near the Siam BTS station), no one was injured. On 7 May, a policeman was killed and five injured after a shooting outside the Krung Thai Bank on Silom Road, this was followed by a grenade attack in the early hours of 8 May: three grenades were fired into a police shelter near gate 4 of Lumpini Park, killing one policeman and injuring eight.
On 28 April there were serious clashes between troops and anti-government protestors as they travelled towards a rally site in Talad Thai in Pathumthani province (close to Bangkok’s second airport, Don Muang). One soldier was killed and at least 10 other people were injured. In the early hours of 28 April, there was an explosion at Bangkok Bank, Talingchan Branch (Bangkok). There were no injuries caused. A grenade attack against the military also took place on Henry Dunant Road (Bangkok).
In the early hours of 27 April, substantial numbers of troops deployed in Central Bangkok. On 26/27 April there were at least eight incidents in various parts of Thailand involving protestors setting up barricades, in some instances leading to clashes with security forces.
On 22 April, five grenades were fired from M-79 launchers at the skytrain (BTS) station at Sala Daeng and nearby areas, killing at least one person and injuring 75 others, including three foreign nationals. Tension continues to build in this area, which is patrolled by large numbers of armed troops. The Skytrain and the MRT (underground metro) are subject to disruption. Passengers should check local information before travelling.
On 18 March 2010, Molotov cocktails were thrown at the Second Cavalry Division in Bangkok’s Sanam Pao district, and grenades were fired at the Defence Ministry and the National Anti-Corruption Commission. No-one was hurt. On 15 March 2010, grenades were thrown into the First Infantry Regiment's Vipavadee Rangsit Road Barracks, injuring two soldiers. On 12 March 2010, three bombs exploded in the southern province of Surat Thani. No one was injured. Following the Supreme Court’s verdict to seize over half of ex-PM Thaksin’s frozen assets, there were two bomb explosions during the night of 27 February in front of Bangkok Bank Silom (central Bangkok) branch and Prapadaeng branches (outskirts of Bangkok). The Thai police defused an explosive device next to the Supreme Court in central Bangkok on 14 February. A small explosive device detonated near Government House in Bangkok on 13 February".
"Safety and security
Terrorism/Security
There is a high threat from terrorism throughout Thailand. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. You should exercise caution at all times.
We advise against all but essential travel to Bangkok, in light of ongoing political demonstrations, many of which have resulted in violence. This advice does not apply to passengers transiting Bangkok airport on their way to other destinations.
Anti-government ("Red Shirt") protestors have been holding large gatherings throughout Thailand since 12 March. There have been counter-demonstrations by opposing groups of "Yellow Shirts" and other so-called "multi-coloured shirt" protestors.
On 4 May, the Government tabled proposals designed to put an end to the stand-off, but withdrew there offer on 13 May following unsuccessful negotiations with the protestors.
The Thai Government declared a State of Emergency in Bangkok and some of its surrounding provinces (Nonthaburi and some districts in Samut Prakan, Prathumthani, Ayuttaya and Nakon Pratom) from 7 April. On 13 May, in an attempt to stop more Red Shirt demonstrators from joining the protests in Bangkok, the State of Emergency was extended to the provinces of Chonburi, Samut Prakan, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Si Sa Ket, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan, Lampang and Nakhon Sawan. This prohibits gatherings of five or more people in some areas and restricts movement. In addition the Thai government has invoked the Internal Security Act from 11 March and further security measures have been implemented to manage the protests. These measures include traffic checkpoints and searches of vehicles and/or people. By law, tourists are expected to carry their passports with them at all times in Thailand.
A large number of protestors are currently based at the Ratchaprasong Intersection in Bangkok. On 4 April, the government declared the intersection in Bangkok’s main shopping district and surrounding area a controlled area under the Internal Security Act and ordered protestors to leave. As yet, the protestors have not complied with the order.
Protestors have also set up barricades and check-points on many roads connecting to the Ratchaprasong Intersection and armed themselves with home-made weapons to prevent security forces from entering the area. They may also have access to other weapons such as grenades. In response to the Red Shirt defences, military troops and anti-riot police armed with live ammunition have taken up position in the nearby Silom area.
The Government has set up road blocks and checkpoints around the perimeter of the Red Shirt demonstration site at Ratchaprasong and are restricting access.
Pro-Government protesters have been gathering at the Victory Monument in central Bangkok.
Tensions remain high and several demonstrations in Bangkok have turned violent. On 13 May clashes between security forces and demonstrators near Lumpini Park in Bangkok left one person dead and several injured. On 10 April 25 people died and several hundred were injured after violent clashes between security forces and demonstrators.
On 9 May, a small improvised explosive device exploded on soi 6 Siam Square (near the Siam BTS station), no one was injured. On 7 May, a policeman was killed and five injured after a shooting outside the Krung Thai Bank on Silom Road, this was followed by a grenade attack in the early hours of 8 May: three grenades were fired into a police shelter near gate 4 of Lumpini Park, killing one policeman and injuring eight.
On 28 April there were serious clashes between troops and anti-government protestors as they travelled towards a rally site in Talad Thai in Pathumthani province (close to Bangkok’s second airport, Don Muang). One soldier was killed and at least 10 other people were injured. In the early hours of 28 April, there was an explosion at Bangkok Bank, Talingchan Branch (Bangkok). There were no injuries caused. A grenade attack against the military also took place on Henry Dunant Road (Bangkok).
In the early hours of 27 April, substantial numbers of troops deployed in Central Bangkok. On 26/27 April there were at least eight incidents in various parts of Thailand involving protestors setting up barricades, in some instances leading to clashes with security forces.
On 22 April, five grenades were fired from M-79 launchers at the skytrain (BTS) station at Sala Daeng and nearby areas, killing at least one person and injuring 75 others, including three foreign nationals. Tension continues to build in this area, which is patrolled by large numbers of armed troops. The Skytrain and the MRT (underground metro) are subject to disruption. Passengers should check local information before travelling.
On 18 March 2010, Molotov cocktails were thrown at the Second Cavalry Division in Bangkok’s Sanam Pao district, and grenades were fired at the Defence Ministry and the National Anti-Corruption Commission. No-one was hurt. On 15 March 2010, grenades were thrown into the First Infantry Regiment's Vipavadee Rangsit Road Barracks, injuring two soldiers. On 12 March 2010, three bombs exploded in the southern province of Surat Thani. No one was injured. Following the Supreme Court’s verdict to seize over half of ex-PM Thaksin’s frozen assets, there were two bomb explosions during the night of 27 February in front of Bangkok Bank Silom (central Bangkok) branch and Prapadaeng branches (outskirts of Bangkok). The Thai police defused an explosive device next to the Supreme Court in central Bangkok on 14 February. A small explosive device detonated near Government House in Bangkok on 13 February".
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