Bangkok is Safe
Posted by skmkh2002 on September 3, 2008
Bangkok is safe. Thailand is safe.
Even though we are now under a state of emergency, life goes on as per usual, no signs of social unrest. Like I said yesterday, Thailand operates in bubbles, as long as you do not go right to the heart of the protests, then you’ll be fine.
For tourist travelling here, the only concern you should have is traffic due to strikes, but as for today (the 1st day of the strike) there is no real problem.
No bombing, no riots, no military crack downs.
I only advise not to book with Thai Airways because they are being stupid and delaying flights as a show of support to the PAD. As for the shut down of smaller international airports (Krabi and ChiangMai) if you are en route, they will most likely direct the flight to Bangkok’s International Suvarnabhumi Airport and I HOPE that the flight carrier would arrange for bus transport to your original destination.
If you are stuck in the airport when there are protests, I believe they will send you to Bangkok to catch your flight.
Living in Thailand is safe, but you need to acquire patience to handle these small nuances.
helena said
hi there stacy, thanks for posting this –
i’m planning to leave to bkk at the end of this
month but was a little worried abt leaving at this time with the whole protest going on in thailand. i’ve been reading up news, trying to also find out
what the ppl who actually live in bkk make of the
current situation, and this helps! i’ve never been
to bkk so your blog will be of much help, not to
mention that it’s interesting!
anyways, thanks again and enjoy the city – seems to be a fun place!
skmkh2002 said
Hi Helena,
thanks for your comment
as long as you don’t go near the rallies, I’m sure you will be safe. The way they are painting protests are quite extraordinary!
My parents just came back from HK with a newspaper head-lining
“TRAVEL AT YOUR OWN RISK”
There is no risk!!
Enjoy your time here
nobitalk said
Many people think Thailand are not safe but It’s not really true I sware lol Let’s enjoy your trip in Thailand Good luck!
skmkh2002 said
Hey thanks for your comment! It’s really not true! I agree! It’s really ridiculous how Thailand’s safety issue is portrayed.