Is Hat Yai Safe To Be Travelled In April 2009
Posted by
concerned malaysian
April 8th, 2009 08:13 AM
Posted in Hat Yai travel forum
I would like to travel to Hat Yai during this weekend 11/04/09 & 12/04/09 with an overnight stay. I was wondering whether is it safe to spend time there e.g., no riots, protest and/or etc
Rex III
UK Foreign office says:
"Civil unrest occurred in Bangkok and the seaside resort of Pattaya in the period 11-14 April. There were violent clashes between red-shirted protestors, ordinary Thai citizens and the security forces, leading to two deaths and some 130 injured. There remains a substantial military presence on the streets of Bangkok. Although law and order appears to have been restored, the situation remains volatile and unpredictable. A further outbreak of violence cannot be ruled out. Following the lifting of the State of Emergency in Bangkok, an anti-Government demonstration/rally is due to take place at Sanam Luang Square near to the Grand Palace on Saturday 25 April. Further rallies will also take place in several big provinces including Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Udon Thani and Nonthaburi. British citizens are, therefore, advised to avoid these areas and any other large gatherings as they could turn violent. For further information, please see the Political Situation section of this advice."
Read more at:
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/thailand
April 26th, 2009 06:56 PM
UK Foreign office says:
"Civil unrest occurred in Bangkok and the seaside resort of Pattaya in the period 11-14 April. There were violent clashes between red-shirted protestors, ordinary Thai citizens and the security forces, leading to two deaths and some 130 injured. There remains a substantial military presence on the streets of Bangkok. Although law and order appears to have been restored, the situation remains volatile and unpredictable. A further outbreak of violence cannot be ruled out. Following the lifting of the State of Emergency in Bangkok, an anti-Government demonstration/rally is due to take place at Sanam Luang Square near to the Grand Palace on Saturday 25 April. Further rallies will also take place in several big provinces including Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Udon Thani and Nonthaburi. British citizens are, therefore, advised to avoid these areas and any other large gatherings as they could turn violent. For further information, please see the Political Situation section of this advice."
Read more at:
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/thailand
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