TAT publishes tourist safety advice
Given the ongoing political demonstrations affecting Bangkok, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has issued some advice and a map for tourists in the city, which points out the major areas affected by the protests, hopefully making it easier for tourists to avoid any potential problems. The TAT stated: “For tourists visiting Bangkok, it should be stressed that tourists have not been targeted in the ongoing political demonstrations. Tourist attractions and activities in Bangkok and throughout the country are open and operating as per normal, but tourists are advised to be vigilant and avoid areas where crowds may gather. This is because there may be traffic disruptions or delays, thus causing inconvenience. The Tourism Authority of Thailand is closely monitoring the situation, and would like to inform tourists and the tourism industry that all concerned public and private agencies will exercise utmost efforts to ensure tourist’s convenience.”
Given the ongoing political demonstrations affecting Bangkok, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has issued some advice and a map for tourists in the city, which points out the major areas affected by the protests, hopefully making it easier for tourists to avoid any potential problems. The TAT stated: “For tourists visiting Bangkok, it should be stressed that tourists have not been targeted in the ongoing political demonstrations. Tourist attractions and activities in Bangkok and throughout the country are open and operating as per normal, but tourists are advised to be vigilant and avoid areas where crowds may gather. This is because there may be traffic disruptions or delays, thus causing inconvenience. The Tourism Authority of Thailand is closely monitoring the situation, and would like to inform tourists and the tourism industry that all concerned public and private agencies will exercise utmost efforts to ensure tourist’s convenience.”
The massive anti-government demonstrations in Bangkok have been - for the most part - peaceful and are taking place at Pathumwan intersection, Rajaprasong intersection, Saladaeng intersection (Silom Road / Lumpini Park), Lat Phrao five-way intersection, Asoke intersection, the Victory Monument roundabout and the Government Complex on Chaeng Wattana Road.
These seven areas link directly with 16 main roads – Sukhumvit, Rama I, Rama IV, Silom, Rajdamri, Rajprarop, Phaya Thai, Phahol Yothin, Asoke Montri, Rajadapisek, Rajvithi, Din Daeng, Pracha Songkhro, Vibhavadi, Lat Phrao and Chaeng Watthana. Therefore, parts or some lanes of these roads may be closed to traffic.
However, local commuters and tourists can commute to and from their desired destinations using the skytrain, the subway, the airport rail link or other public transport. Those travelling by private vehicles or public buses and vans can make use of the expressways, although some entrances and exits may be temporarily closed.