i am leaving next week and pln to stay within the tourist area. will the river market be safe?
2007-07-22 23:30:33 · 15 answers · asked by lost 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Thailand
Three British tourist were attacked by 30 Thai men. German citizen killed in Pattaya. Two Russian women killed on beach in Pattaya. women killed at Koh Samui. 10 bomb kill 3 and injured a dozen in Bangkok last New Year Eve. Of course Bangkok and all of Thailand is safe
2007-07-23 11:55:30 · answer #1 · answered by Adam W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There were actually 2 demonstrations, one that was violent and one that was not. The violence was localized, the Thai realize that much of their income come from tourism.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/topstories/topstories.php?id=120389
Even the bombings on new years eve 2006 were designed to only harm Thai nationals at most. Stay within tourist areas and yes, the river market will be safe. Why?
The protest were only 10,000 in an area that has 6,000,000-8,000,000 is nothing.
If you see a group gathering walk the other way.
2007-07-23 05:39:54 · answer #2 · answered by gbdelta1954 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bangkok is the safest city oin Earth. I go to Thailand all the time. I've been there (Thailand) for SARS, Tsunamis, Bird Flu, Coups, Bombings, and a host of other things...never had a bad day.
If the world were ending and the rest of the planet was in total chaos, Thailand would be the place to be. You wouldn't even know anyting was going on. Just sit back and relax and have another Singha, although I prefer Tiger Beer myself...
Good Luck!
2007-07-23 09:38:32 · answer #3 · answered by Jon C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in bangkok, and I didnt even know about the protests. I have been in thailand for 6 months now. I have been all over the world and this has got to be one of the least threatening places I have ever been. I have traveled thailand for the 6 months by myself the whole time. I am 5 foot 7 and weigh 130 lbs. I am 24 years old, and nobody has messed with me.
2007-07-23 02:30:27 · answer #4 · answered by Adventure 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, I too was in bkk during that time - and did not know of anything until I saw it on tv - - even amongst the people involved, i do not think there were any injuries.. Tailand is a very safe and friendly place - and to some of the above advice, I live off the beaten track and it is safer here than anywhere.. people here are farmers and barely concerned with politics - so, really, don't worry - just avoid protests, which should be very very very easy.. have fun!!
2007-07-23 03:50:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, it's still safe, i'm thai so i know, & yes the river market will be safe. the mob won't really do much, once you're here youll know ppl r makin too much of a big deal bout it. i mean hell, during the coup ppl wer out there shopping. =P and, it's not ultra violent, it's not like theyr'e targeting tourists...
as long as u don't go anywhere TOO off the beaten track it'll be fine.
have a nice time
2007-07-23 00:02:36 · answer #6 · answered by pitchaya. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Bangkok and didn't even know anything about the protest, so I would say it is safe. Remember, that anything can happen anywhere, so always be aware of that.
2007-07-23 02:09:01 · answer #7 · answered by BangkokBob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The clashes were very "localized". Protesters left Sanam Luang to make trouble outside Pha Prem's BKK residence.
BKK is a big cuty. You'll never notice anything if you don't come near the "troubled" locations.
2007-07-23 01:36:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest that you ask your question on the Message Board at Travelfish.org. This is a great website with up-to-the-minute knowledge (and answers) for travellers in south-east Asia. Also, check out today's official Australian travel advisory on Thailand.
2007-07-23 00:25:19 · answer #9 · answered by Stephen L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WW3 could be going on in bangkok and tourists would still be safe.Don't worry about it
2007-07-23 04:35:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋