is it safe for an american to visit thailand in october with all that is going on now im not sure???

Answer 1

DO NOT take Scousers advice. The army is in control of Bangkok. They are anything but in control in the south (the place Scouser claims to know so much about), a place you should not go unless you are adventurous. The rest of the country is plodding along just as it always done, no soldiers to be seen. Even in the south, places like Satun and Trang are beautiful and peaceful.

While it is erroneous to say that all Thai coups have been bloodless, it is true that there is usally very little bloodshed and that outside of the capital, things are the same as they always are. This coup has produced no violence of any kind. Yet. Have a great trip! Just think, you can tell your friends you survived the coup of '06 by drinking rum and coke on a beach in Phuket...

Answer 2

Absolutely definitely safe.
This is good for Thailand
The people are dancing in the streets.

Her's a letter from Thailand this morning
'When my wife finally stopped singing and dancing around with our son at 7.45am this morning, she shouted out "Damn good!"
a) few people outside Thailand really know how Taksin has so cleverly usurped, benefitted from financial corruption instead of tackling it, bought up enormous tracts of his own country in areas of future development, bought foreign homes while barring foreigners from doing the same here, sued every major media outlet that criticised him and done NOTHING for the poor, and especially the hilltribes. Smiled at foreigners while restricting visas even further and pursuing policies which may ultimately be seen to be xenophobic. Full of promises and no delivery. Even his home city Chiangmai has waited a year in vain for his promised 53m baht to tackle flooding.
b) yes, he was democratically elected. The second time. Like another western premier we could name. At the first one he bought his way in with the "million baht per village" offer. That turned out to be a loan, not a gift of course, but it did the trick. Literally!
c) In my personal view this bloodless coup would not have taken place so smoothly, if at all, without the tacit consent of His Majesty. Maybe the writing was on the wall days ago? It is reported that Taksin took his whole family to the UN conference - unprecedented.
d) Dancing in the streets? Well there should be wherever thinking people are to be found (ie mainly in Bangkok). What we have in the streets here are lots of armoured personnel carriers and soldiers with rifles slung, looking a little bored and confused. But they don't mind having their photos taken as I proved on the way into the office this morning. Not allowed to talk, though, and many don't know what is happening.
e) Next? One of many responsible comments by General Sonthi was that the army would not hang on to power for very long. A coalition government, maybe with the promising young Democrat Abhisit to the fore, could be great!
f) We live in quite exciting times, but feel totally safe and very curious about the spin-off effects. Prayerfully this can only be good for Thailand!'

Answer 3

Of course it would always seem unwise to travel to a country in this state, but you have to know Thailand. Thailand has had coups in the past, and they're always bloodless. You'd probably be fine if you are planning to go there. I'd be more worried about the Muslim extremists setting off bombs in the Deep South, but that isn't a common tourist destination these days. Stay out of Hat Yai and anything south of it, and you should be fine.

Answer 4

It should be fine, although potentially inconvienent if martial law remains in effect (as your movement within the country might be restricted).

The coups (and there has been 17 since the end of WW2) usually does not involve foreigners. Whoever emerges on top will likely go out of their way to keep tourists safe. Travel is very important to the Thai economy.

Answer 5

Stick your *** where u are for the moment. The army is in full control of the country. On top of that, the tensions between Thai Muslims and Buddhists are escalating with bombings in the Haadyai town which has resulted in Canadians, Europeans and Malaysians being killed. Take my advise seriously as i am from Malaysia and it just takes me 1 1/2 drive to the Thai border.

Answer 6

If nothing serious happened within these few days then it will be fine. Wait for a few more days. So far it is safe. We just have to have our passports or IDs with us and avoid joining any big gatherings out in the open.

Answer 7

Go to the Department of State website and consult their Traveler's Advisory section. That is the sure way to know if you're going to be safe.

Answer 8

It is most safe for any foreign tourists compared to many countries as they are not racists.

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

yes