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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.
Mcoffee | Chalong, Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83130, Thailand Checked in 06 Feb 2010, 16:01
Reshlal | Sraiboon-Ruang Rd, Wieng, Muang Chiang Rai, Chiangrai 57000, Thailand Checked in 06 Feb 2010, 15:59
Do you know the country or have you lived there? Tell us what you think of the risks.
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.
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