Travel Advisory Lifted By U.k. Foreign Office

[Sunbelt Asia]

Was nice to wake up this morning to see the Foreign Office lifted the travel warning for the "entirety" of Thailand, restricting it, as it should have always been, to Bangkok.

Senseless places like Pattaya, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai were mentioned in the first place.

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[gotlost]

So the sky was not falling after all.

[joe552]

Just waiting for the Irish Dept. of Foreign Affairs to do the same. 3 weeks and counting till I'm there (or not).

[givenall]

Just waiting for the Irish Dept. of Foreign Affairs to do the same. 3 weeks and counting till I'm there (or not).

I did not know We have Irish tourist coming to Thailand.

[fredob43]

After the crap that went on last night it'll be on again no doubt.

[Rinrada]

Yes ....Good News ...nows wheres my beany hat

Foreign Office lifts Thailand travel ban

The Foreign Office has downgraded its travel advice for Thailand and now no longer advises against all but essential travel to the whole of the county.

Travel to the country was discouraged after anti-government Red Shirt protestors and security forces clashed in late April leaving 25 dead and many injured. Days later, clashes between troops and protestors close to Bangkok’s second airport Don Muang left a soldier dead and ten injured.

The FCO still advises against travellers spending time in Bangkok but says it is acceptable to travel into the capital’s airport and then onwards to a safer destination within the country.

Officials also still warn against travelling in the northern provinces and Pattaya because of political unpredictability. It advises against travel to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Ayuthaya, the Preah Vihear temple area and the far southern provinces of Pattania, Yala, Narathiwat and Songkhla because of insurgency in these areas.

Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport is operating as normal and the route to the airport from the city remains open.

[seanocasey]

Just waiting for the Irish Dept. of Foreign Affairs to do the same. 3 weeks and counting till I'm there (or not).

I did not know We have Irish tourist coming to Thailand.

why waist your time making a comment it is irrelevant.

[claytun625]

What about USA? I'm going to Pattaya next month. Should I still book the flight?

[claytun625]

What about USA? I'm going to Pattaya next month. Should I still book the flight?

[shawndoc]

Why wouldn't you book the flight? An advisory is just that, its nothing you have to follow.

And no, the US has lifted theirs. I suspect they won't until the reds pull out.

[joe552]

Well, I've given up waiting for the Reds to see sense and have decided to go to Cambodia for my 2 weeks instead.

It's a shame, really, as I would have sympathy for the Reds (albeit with very limited knowledge), but there comes a time to move on (look at Brown in the UK) and the protests in BKK are achieving nothing.

[joe552]

Should have mentioned that the Irish Dept. of Foreign Affairs has not changed its advice about not travelling to Thailand, which invalidates my travel insurance. If I could get insurance I wouldn't be concerned.

But as someone who loves Thailand, I do wish for a peaceful outcome (call me a dreamer, but look where Ireland has come in 10 years!).

[tlongdon]

now that the press are reporting it's all over and peace reigns once again, does anyone have any thoughts on how quickly the FCO travel advisory will be lifted?

Thai Forces Restore Order in Bangkok After Clearing Protest Site

[Enjibenji]

i would love to know this as well guys.

If anyone has any idea of how quick they lift the no travel, or how long you think it would be, even a guess, it would be much appreciated

[londonthai]

Foreign Office lifts Thailand travel ban

The Foreign Office has downgraded its travel advice for Thailand and now no longer advises against all but essential travel to the whole of the county.

enjibenjii, somehow you have missed the title and the whole discussion above, and doesn't matter if you are an american or anybody else

[Enjibenji]

Foreign Office lifts Thailand travel ban

The Foreign Office has downgraded its travel advice for Thailand and now no longer advises against all but essential travel to the whole of the county.

enjibenjii, somehow you have missed the title and the whole discussion above, and doesn't matter if you are an american or anybody else

"Foreign Office lifts Thailand travel ban" is dated 8th May.

Wanting to know when would the FCO likely downgrade the travel ban that is in place at present. As it stands:

The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to specific parts of Thailand, including Bangkok

[losworld]

Good news!!!

[Carib]

Good news!!!

NO It is not good news since you ( and others) are responding to an old topic !!

[Tywais]

Good news!!!

NO It is not good news since you ( and others) are responding to an old topic !!

Old news. When current updates as to the country advisories you can look in the pinned topic here > Warning advisories

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