I'm going to Bangkok in about a weeks time, which should be fun...

On 19 September 2006, the Thai Army Commander, General Sonthi Boonyaratglin, announced that he had established a Reform Council to take over the administration of the country. A nationwide state of Martial law has been declared. The British Embassy in Bangkok is closely monitoring the situation. If you are currently in Bangkok, you should avoid moving around the city wherever possible. If you intend to travel to, or are currently in Thailand, you should monitor all available information on the local situation and keep in contact with your tour operator. You should also avoid any demonstrations and large crowds. Movements around government buildings in Bangkok and in public may be restricted until the situation becomes clearer.

Since January 2004, there have been regular attacks including bombings and shootings. There were a number of explosions in August 2006. On 16 September 2006, four bombs exploded in the town of Hat Yai killing four and injuring approximately 68. Two British nationals were amongst a number of foreign nationals injured in this latest attack.

There is a high threat from terrorism throughout Thailand. Attacks could be indiscriminate and against places frequented by foreigners.

Since December 2005, there have been a number of small explosions in Bangkok. The motives for these attacks are not clear.

Outbreaks of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) in Thailand have resulted in a small number of human fatalities. The most recent fatality was in UthaiThani Province in central Thailand on 03 August 2006.

The new Bangkok International Airport (Suvarnabhumi Airport) is scheduled to open at 0300 on Thursday 28 September 2006. All domestic and international flights will operate from this airport from this date. A number of airlines are transferring some or all of their flights to Suvarnabhumi in advance of the official opening. If you are in any doubt, you should confirm with your airline which airport your flight will depart from.