Heyexile- UK travel advisory...Nice

This is very important and useful information that you have provided for tourists to view.

I did not know that such travel policies may be voided due to coup/martial law. However, I would surely bet a few bank notes on the fact that the restriction/wording would be found in very, very small print within the policy.

Have a trip planned for Koh Tao late November,

I'm a bit concerned as they only assured us there will be no murders in high season in December...

What do people think, is November safe?

Of course it is safe. Just remember the golden rules of Thai etiquette.

1) Never look at any Thai man the wrong way...or argue or demonstrate his ignorance or point out a blatant lie to your face - if you do this you deserve to be beaten to death by 10 of his friends or stabbed or shot when you are not expecting it. It is entirely your fault for not understanding local customs.

2) If you are a woman, rule 1 applies. Also never smile or accept any gifts or drinks or lifts or companionship from Thai men. Also do not wear attractive or revealing clothes or a bikini, or walk alone anywhere. - if you do this you deserve to be gang raped and then beaten to death by several Thai men. It is entirely your fault for not understanding local customs.

3) As a tourist, you are advised never to dispute overcharging, over (double)pricing, scams, ripoffs, and especially do not resist pickpocketing, handbag snatching, muggings or armed robbery. If you do resist you deserve to be beaten, shot stabbed or otherwise hacked to death by a machete. Remember that you are the cause of these mishaps, as logically if you do not set foot in Thailand you cannot be involved in such events. It is entirely your fault for not understanding local customs.

As long as you follow these simple guidelines, you should expect to have an uneventful holiday in Thailand.

Crystal clear statement. As simple as that... Can't say it better. They (mutant ego) lose face (=temporary consequences), vs : we lose physical integrity/ life (long term consequences and for next generations). Fair deal, right?

Have a trip planned for Koh Tao late November,
I'm a bit concerned as they only assured us there will be no murders in high season in December...
What do people think, is November safe?

Of course it is safe. Just remember the golden rules of Thai etiquette.

1) Never look at any Thai man the wrong way...or argue or demonstrate his ignorance or point out a blatant lie to your face - if you do this you deserve to be beaten to death by 10 of his friends or stabbed or shot when you are not expecting it. It is entirely your fault for not understanding local customs.

2) If you are a woman, rule 1 applies. Also never smile or accept any gifts or drinks or lifts or companionship from Thai men. Also do not wear attractive or revealing clothes or a bikini, or walk alone anywhere. - if you do this you deserve to be gang raped and then beaten to death by several Thai men. It is entirely your fault for not understanding local customs.

3) As a tourist, you are advised never to dispute overcharging, over (double)pricing, scams, ripoffs, and especially do not resist pickpocketing, handbag snatching, muggings or armed robbery. If you do resist you deserve to be beaten, shot stabbed or otherwise hacked to death by a machete. Remember that you are the cause of these mishaps, as logically if you do not set foot in Thailand you cannot be involved in such events. It is entirely your fault for not understanding local customs.

As long as you follow these simple guidelines, you should expect to have an uneventful holiday in Thailand.