Travel Advice for Thailand - Rail Services and Flights May be Disrupted

Those currently travelling in Thailand or with plans to travel soon should keep up with news regarding the political situation.  In Bangkok a state of emergency was declared on September 2nd due to civil unrest.  There have been large scale demonstrations in the centre of Bangkok and other parts of Thailand with some violent outbreaks resulting in death and injuries.  Travellers should avoid getting involved, stay away from trouble spots, and be aware of Foreign Office (FCO) advisories against travel to certain areas of the country. 

Rail services and air travel have been disrupted recently.  The airports at Phuket, Krabi and Hat Yai are reported to have been reopened but travellers are advised to check with their airline before setting off.  Also, flood warnings are in effect along the Mekong River in certain areas.

It is necessary to have at least six months’ validity remaining on your passport to enter Thailand and it should be in good condition with no damaged or missing pages. Ensure that the next-of-kin section is fully completed.  Medical care in Thailand can be expensive and not always up to UK standards and they often require payment upfront before giving treatment.  Tap water and ice in drinks should be avoided due to an outbreak of leptospirosis, and medical treatment sought in the event of diarrhoea.

Visit our Travel Guide for Thailand which contains a link to the FCO website for up-to-date travel advice and information about travel to Thailand.  Never take a chance and leave on a trip without taking out Travel Insurance.  Make sure, before you leave the UK, that the policy will cover all activities you plan to engage in while travelling.

Related posts

• No related posts.

This entry was posted on Thursday, September 4th, 2008 at 11:58 am and is filed under Airlines, Backpack Travel, Holiday Destinations, Travel News .

You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. 

---

RSS: RSS 2.0

---