i heard about drive-bys , bombings and murder in the south, or does the capital count as part of the Buddhist north?
2007-06-14 08:18:17 · 13 answers · asked by IshotJR 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Thailand
yes Bangkok and all areas of Thailand is Tourist Friendly but good advice not to visit the 4 providences in the far south for safety reasons. The military doesn't seem to have much control of anything especially in the deep south.
2007-06-14 16:10:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is some strife in the southern part of Thailand. The "Military Take Over" seems to have no effect on the country. Thailand has coups every few years where various factions of the government struggle to see who can control the economy and the power structure. However; you will notice that the King and the Royal family stay the same and nobody every messes with them. The government can change but the real power stays the same and that is the King. Have fun in Thailand. You will never notice a military presence and the people are still wonderful and appreciate your business and presence.
2007-06-14 15:17:47 · answer #2 · answered by Traveler 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The problems in the South are far removed from Bangkok. It's still a friendly and safe place to visit if you use common sense as you would in any major city in the world. I feel much safter at 2 AM here than I do at 2 PM in LA, NYC, Dallas, Atlanta, San Francisco etc.etc.etc.
2007-06-15 15:05:57 · answer #3 · answered by EMAILSKIP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The capital is in Central Thailand at the apex of the Gulf of Thailand.
The only "recognized tourist destinations" where you need to think twice about visiting are Hat Yai and the surrounding area,and perhaps Krabi.
Even in those places tourists will be made to feel welcome, it's just that you would place yourself at a slightly higher risk for no good reason (i.e.there are thousands of other places you can visit with absolutely no attendant risk).
There is no current discernible evidence/presence of military rule in Bangkok. There are no current inhibiting factors in planning a visit to Bangkok.
You just need to try to have some rudimentary appreciation of the Thai culture, keep an open mind and heart, avoid any disparaging reference to the King, and SMILE.
2007-06-14 18:53:35 · answer #4 · answered by Michael F 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Agree with the Bear. Stay away from the south where some crazies are ruining it for the entire country.
I went with my family to Bangkok during Songkran in April and a lot of ppl also said there would be bombing and violence during that time, but nothing like that happened.
Just exercise caution and you'll be okay.
2007-06-14 14:26:38 · answer #5 · answered by hewyk 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there is a few strife interior the southern portion of Thailand. The "armed forces Take Over" seems to have not have been given any effect on the country. Thailand has coups each and every few years the place assorted factions of the government conflict to work out who can administration the economic gadget and the ability shape. however; you will see that the King and the Royal kinfolk stay the comparable and no-one each and every messes with them. the government can substitute however the real power maintains to be the comparable and that's the King. have relaxing in Thailand. you will in no way be conscious a armed forces presence and the all of us remains surprising and take exhilaration on your corporation and presence.
2016-10-17 06:41:33 · answer #6 · answered by clam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bangkok is still the same for tourist even with all its political upheavals. You can still go around easily even with the current going-ons. Except maybe where demonstrations are held. Just avoid them, these are usually stated in the news and newspapers.
2007-06-15 07:09:20 · answer #7 · answered by peanutz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been riding a scooter through Thailand for the past few weeks. The police have stopped me five times and they simply checked my papers. I did pay a 10usd fine for going the wrong way though (the warning sign was in Thai language).
2007-06-14 15:19:41 · answer #8 · answered by Deckard2020 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust me, you won't even feel the 'military presence' or having the atmosphere of a 'military government' throughout your stay in Bangkok or other northern/central provinces.
Just stay away from the south (Phuket is still good!)...
2007-06-14 08:25:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Bangkok is safe - yes. Not that it is a guarantee that NOTHING will ever happen to you, but it is as safe as any other big cities.
I was there during the coup last year and didn't even feel like anything has changed.
Go - have fun!
2007-06-14 18:56:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋