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Home » Reader question » How risky is it to go to Thailand now?
How risky is it to go to Thailand now?
Dear readers,
My wife and I are interested in booking a trip to Thailand. Now I read here that there are political tensions and that a general warns of a civil war. Is it better to wait and see the situation and go to another country in Asia?
Regards,
Bram
I would just go on vacation. Nobody has a crystal ball, so the travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if you are not familiar with Thailand) is fine: avoid any demonstrations and gatherings. There are hardly any at the moment because the junta / army is not very pleased with them. If they are already there, then at some hotspots in Bangkok (Victory Monument, Democracy Monument, government house, Thammasat university, etc.) are obvious.
If you travel around Thailand, you will not notice the tensions or the junta. There are even people who praise the peace and order. Also in Bangkok the risk of hassle is nil and if it happens at all then probably on the hotspots.
I would just go and enjoy. It is a beautiful country that stole my heart. 🙂
Totally agree Rob.
However, I would like to add that it is not the best time to come to Thailand anyway.
Political tensions are certainly there and that can explode at any moment, no one knows if it will escalate to the official inauguration of the king.
The (sweltering) hot season is just around the corner and the air quality is very bad in Thailand, especially in the northern provinces.
And the extreme air pollution?
Never thought about it?
I live in that area of so beautiful Thailand and inhale about 20 cigarettes a day.
Before you come, take a good look first………………
nothing to worry about, just watch out for traffic
there are the risks it is a safe country
Just go, in general there is no risk there. Please see Rob's comments. v.
It is a safe country and foreigners will always be helped to avoid such problems.
You are more likely to suffer from smog in Chang Mai than from political unrest.
Traffic is also dangerous, but otherwise reasonably safe.
Personally, I'll just head back that way in October. Even if the situation is as it is now.
But again, that's personal. If it doesn't feel right, you can consider another country. Because anticipation is also part of the holiday.
The traffic (not just driving on the other side, so.. looking to the right, to the left and to the right again instead of only looking to the left once as in NL, combined with ZERO traffic insight) is much, much more dangerous. In addition, air pollution.
And furthermore: don't look for danger: if there is a demonstration - almost never - not if the Dutch people jump in the middle with a smartphone so as not to miss a shot for their own Instagram account, of course.
Also take into account the "Dutch stomachs", because we have bullied out all natural defenses, so they collapse at the slightest contamination, which no Thai or semi-immune "farang" notices.
Safer than any other (SE) Asian country.
Well,
If a general warns of a civil war, I will certainly not go, after all he is a general and they know what will happen.
+ the quality of the air is very bad in the north. The number 1 with dot in the World.
Go to Vietnam or Lagos.
Hello Karel,
Vietnam now also has a lot of smog and air pollution.
But do you mean Lagos in Nigeria or in Portugal? I think Lagos in Portugal has even better air quality than Nigeria's Lagos!
The risk of any calamity is almost nil...But I would like to note that many expats who have been living here for years increasingly prefer Vietnam. Everything is neat, the Vietnamese are also much more proficient in the language and it is also a lot cheaper... I don't want to detract from T'land... but it is still good to know...
We used to have a trainer from the ned. Eleven and he always shouted. ….lol… I mean by it
You will really have a great time
it is quieter here in thailand than in the netherlands. Just pack your bags. You will…quietly…enjoy it.
If you stay away from Bangkok, nothing will happen.
The general who uttered the word "civil war" is one of approximately 400 generals that this country is "rich".
I read that this general figures close to His Royal Highness. He in turn would normally reside in Germany. But is that enough reason to shift your holiday plans to Germany? I would not do it. No matter how beautiful Upper Bavaria and the Romantic Road may be.
I support the advice of Rob V.
5 years ago there were 400 now 1200 generals with matching honorarium!
I live in Korat and do not notice any tension or anything in the city or in my immediate surroundings. Daily life goes on undisturbed. We are going to Bangkok, Hua Hin and Ayuttayah on Sunday for a few days.
You can never rule out that you will end up in a difficult situation anywhere in the world. Just look at that tram in Utrecht last week, where 4 innocent people were killed and 8 injured. Or in France, where peaceful protests often turn into riots every week, or a Thai tourist was recently shot by a terrorist in Strasbourg.
Thailand is so big that the chance is small anyway that you could end up in riots. Otherwise, ask the hotel reception in your area if there are places that you should avoid. I think they will stare at you with their mouth open, what is he talking about.
I suspect that this military officer simply wants to anticipate possible actions by 'activists' and to warn those who are intent on rioting.
Happy holidays if you decide to go.
It is indeed a warning in advance from the most important general to the Thai people: keep your mouth shut and don't squeak about democracy, freedom and rights, otherwise we will be 'forced' to intervene. In short, intimidation of demonstrators (which can escalate into worse) to accept the peace and order that the junta has brought. Whether or not people will indeed take to the streets about the far from fair and smooth elections remains to be seen. Perhaps the people will remain calm, perhaps they will no longer accept the direction of the army. If it explodes, it will be in obvious places in Bangkok. History, Thailand is the country with a coup every few years, teaches us that the average tourist usually doesn't notice anything. Especially if you are not staying in Bangkok. Can you truly enjoy your holiday?
As a regular and long-term Th/BKK visitor, I have now experienced at least 4 different major mobs (that's what each demo is called in Thai), from red to yellow to Suthep to airport blockade. Outside BKK there is virtually nothing to notice, unfortunately in that city it is, because some, preferably central points, are then occupied and effectively cordoned off. Some groups remarkably prefer to go to the farang than others - there can even be a rather annoyingly threatening atmosphere.
Nothing wrong. Even if it were, you wouldn't notice it outside the area where it takes place.
Just don't go. You only get 35 baht / 1 euro, so it is also way too expensive that must be 46 baht. Poor air quality, rain, etc. Also many banned substances in the food. They speak bad English. Better choose another country. good luck