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Country overall: Medium Risk
Southern Provinces (Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, Songkhla) & Burma border (Shan & Karen states): Medium High Risk
Watch out for public disorder in urban areas. The country is in a state of uncertainty in the aftermath of the recent protests. Some governments advise their nationals to defer travel to Thailand at this time. If you're heading to the Cambodia border be aware of the dispute in the vicinity of Preah Vihear temple. In the 'Deep South' there's a conflict between the region's Muslims and the Thai state. Bombings and shootings happen regularly in this area. See the map.
Thailand
Southern provinces & Burma border (Shan & Karen states)
High to Extreme Risk
Medium High Risk
Medium Risk
Medium Low Risk
Low Risk
* Traffic light ratings represent the collective opinion of Journeywatch travel specialists using public domain and private source information.
Thailand - Posted by Mcoffee
Great time in laid back hua hin. The beach goes on for miles and miles
Thailand - Posted by Mcoffee
planning to drive to hua hin this weekend, heard it's 3 hours drive on busy roads.
Thailand - Posted by Mcoffee
Back in BKK and loving the nightlife
Thailand - Posted by Alexander
i need to finish the exam, and then i'm gonna go hang out with frineds!
Thailand - Posted by Reshlal
went up to chiang rai and the golden triangle for a while. didn't see any opium smugglers, probably comes over other borders from Burma
Thailand - Posted by Mcoffee
Now in ko lanta, and getting too used to this chilled life. think i feel the need, the need for BANGKOK!
Thailand - Posted by Reshlal
Hopped over the border into Thailand to get some cash. In Chiang Mai and think I'm gonna stick around for a while.
Thailand - Posted by Mcoffee
Just live the vibe here, everyone's so friendly and peaceful. Moving onto Krabi tomorrow, hear it's an older crowd there.
Do you know the country or have you lived there? Tell us what you think of the risks.
7 Apr 10 14:45
Hippychic: Watch out for scamming tuk tuk drivers in Khao San Road area. Don't get talked into stopping at a recommended shop on your journey. You will be fleeced.
5 Apr 10 10:18
CV: Almost daily bombings in Bangkok and some provincial capitals. Car bomb detonated last night in Bangkok's Dindang district
9 Mar 10 11:42
CV: Internal Security Act will be enacted in Bangkok from the 11th to 23rd as the government prepares for major protests. Security forces will have broad powers to impose curfews, set up checkpoints, and restrict the movement of demonstrators.
5 Mar 10 03:46
CV: Large-scale anti-government demonstrations will start on 14th. The security situation in Bangkok is expected to be extremely fragile.
2 Mar 10 08:04
CV: A string of grenade attacks early Saturday morning in Bangkok have increased the political uncertainty here. Expect more tension and possible violence leading up to massive street protests on the 15th of this month
28 Jan 10 13:16
CV: Political climate heating up in Bangkok, rumors of a possible coup and protest at army base on Friday...
25 Aug 09 10:36
Bodlagz: Pattaya's Motorcycle Highway Men.......Most of Pattaya's resident expats are already aware of Pattaya's latest crime trend..read more here www.pattaya unlimited.com/2009/08/pattayas-motorcycle-highway-men.html
1 Apr 09 10:09
Baz: The death of the British yachtsman off Tarutao island in the south was a surprise and spoke more of the desperation of starving, exploited fishermen than a pre-meditated will to commit murder.
23 Nov 08 16:52
trat: To travelling man: there is no history of foreigners being targeted for kidnapping or other crime in the deep south of thailand. I go in and out and perceive the risk as indirect or wrong place, wrong time.
21 Nov 08 14:20
Travelling Man: I plan to go on a business trip to Songkhla soon. Is it just an indirect threat of a bomb? or is there intimidation or a kidnap threat to foreigners in connection with the conflict?
17 Nov 08 10:48
TD: There is an indirect risk to foreigners in the southern provinces. Bombings & shootings happen often in Yala, Pattani & Narathiwat. Songkhla is safer but there are sometimes bombings in Hat Yai. I always stay in hotels with good access control.
