While on the way out to work, i was listening to the radio when it mentioned about the demonstration in Bangkok to be taking place today and tomorrow.
According to Travelbite, it gave a warning to travellers to Bangkok.
Warning over demonstrations in Bangkok
Thursday, 19 Jun 2008 15:08
A large political demonstration planned for tomorrow (June 20th) in central Bangkok has prompted the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to update its travel warning for Thailand.
The demonstration is to be held near Government House and travellers are warned to avoid this or any other large gathering of people, particularly after the violence that occurred at similar demonstrations in May.
The FCO reports that the Thai political situation remains uncertain despite democratic elections taking place earlier this year in February.
If you are planning a holiday in Thailand you should keep informed about the political and security situation. The FCO continues to advise against all but essential travel in Thailand's far south, including the provinces of Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and Songkhla.
A state of emergency exists in these provinces and bombings and shootings linked to the long-running insurgency are still frequent.
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It's a sad thing that this has to happen, but at least , everything was safe and peaceful while we were there last week.
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