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Is it safe to go to Thailand now?

Bangkok's airports have re-opened following a takeover by protesters. However, due to the recent violence and protests in Bangkok and the presently limited flight capacity of the airports, it is advisable to use caution if you plan to visit Bangkok at present.

On November 26, 2008, large groups of protesters seeking to oust Thailand's prime minister, Somchai Wongsawat, seized Bangkok international airport, forcing all flights to be cancelled until further notice. There were reports of blasts at both of Bangkok's main airports with reports of several people injured. All passengers were evacuated from the airports. There was another explosion at Don Muang Airport on December 2, 2008 that killed one protester.

Bangkok Airways used U-Tapao airport in lieu of BKK and DMK. On Monday, December 1, 2008, empty planes that had been grounded at Suvarnabhumi International Airport were flown out of the country.

A State of Emergency was declared and protesters announced on December 2, 2008 that Bangkok's airports would re-open on the morning of Wednesday, December 3, 2008.

The standoff between the Thai prime minister and the protesters has lasted for six months. On December 2, 2008, the Thai Constitutional Court banned the prime minister from politics and disbanded his party. At that point, the protesters handed back the airports and flights were resumed on a limited basis. Airports were back to normal operations on Friday, December 5, 2008.

If you are planning on visiting Thailand in the near term, make sure to check your country's Thai embassy website for full updates on travel advisory warnings for visiting Thailand.

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