Is it safe to travel to Thailand now?

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I was planning to travel withing Bangkok, Pattaya area, some islands around and Cambodia between 12-21 October. Yesterday I've read about some tropical storm Gaemi.. Is it safe to go there on these dates or better choose other place for vacation? Don't want to spoil my birthday.. Thank you!!
 
The political situation in Thailand is unpredictable and sometimes volatile. Over recent years there have been instances of civil and political unrest resulting in large-scale demonstrations and, in some cases, violence. You should exercise caution throughout Thailand and avoid demonstrations or large gatherings, which may turn violent.

Since January 2004, there have been almost daily attacks in the far south. These include arson, bombings and shootings. Targets have included civilians and members of the security forces, government offices, tourist hotels, discotheques and bars, shops, marketplaces, supermarkets, schools, transport infrastructure and trains. Over 3,500 people have been killed and several thousand more injured. No British nationals have been killed in these attacks, but some foreign citizens have been killed and injured.

Martial law remains in place in the provinces of Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and in the Sadao district of Songkhla province. Security authorities can detain suspects without charge, censor the media, conduct searches and seize documents. We advise against all but essential travel to the provinces of Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and Songkhla.

Safety and Security - Terrorism


There is a high threat of terrorism. Bomb and grenade attacks have been indiscriminate, including in places visited by expatriates and foreign travellers. There have been attacks in the past in the main cities of Thailand, including in Chiang Mai in 2010 and in Bangkok in February 2012. You should remain vigilant and keep abreast of local security advice and media reports.

Recent incidents include:

On 31 March 2012 there were bomb explosions in the southern provinces of Songkhla, Yala and Pattani. A suspected car bomb killed at least four people and injured around 300 at the Lee Gardens Plaza Hotel in Hat Yai, Songkhla province. A further three bomb explosions occurred in Yala's town centre killing at least nine people and injuring over 100. There was also an explosion outside a shop in Pattani, injuring one person.
On 14 February 2012, there were three explosions at Sukhumvit Soi 71, sub Soi 35 (known as Soi Preedee 35) in the Klong Tan area of central Bangkok.
On 16 January 2012, the Thai authorities found a large supply of bomb-making materials in Samut Sakhon, 38km south west of Bangkok.
On 13 January 2012, as a precaution the Thai authorities increased security measures in Bangkok, following warnings of a possible terrorist threat.
On 16 December 2011, bombs were found and defused at three locations in east Bangkok (in front of Bangkok Bank, Sukhumvit 77, at Suvanabhumi bridge on Lat Krabang Road and at Sukhapiban-Khanchanapisek Road).
On 6 December 2011, there was a bomb alert on Rachadamnoen Road in the Phra Nakon area of Bangkok.
On the evening of 31 May 2011, there were reports of a grenade explosion at the PAD rally site near Makkawan Bridge on Ratchadamnoen. One person was seriously injured.
On 24 January 2011, a man was arrested near the PAD protest area at Misakhawan Intersection in central Bangkok. He was carrying two home-made explosive devices. The devices were not detonated and no one was injured.
 
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