"We advise against all but essential travel to the whole of Thailand.

•In the early hours of 27 April, substantial numbers of troops deployed in Central Bangkok. The entire BTS Sky train service has been suspended in Bangkok causing major disruption. On 26/27 April there were at least 8 incidents in various parts of Thailand involving protestors setting up barricades, in some instances leading to clashes with the security forces. There is escalating tension and the risk of violence across the country...."

This advise was included in the embassy warning and Advise topic in News Clippings

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Bangkok-Emba...or-t344213.html

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