UK Foreign Office guidance for anyone planning to visit Thailand was amended on Tuesday, with travellers warned of a “high threat” of terrorism.
The government department frequently updates its advice in bid to keep people safe when travelling abroad and on Tuesday, July 2, a new alert was issued for anyone going to Thailand. Many people from the UK take holidays in the country, visiting destinations such as Bangkok and Phuket.
A new Gov.UK alert reads: “Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Thailand. FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the following due to regular terrorist attacks:
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- Pattani province
- Yala province
- Narathiwat province
- Southern Songkhla province, except for the areas north of and including the A43 road between Hat Yai and Sakom; and the areas north-west of the train line which runs between Hat Yai and Padang Besar
- Hat Yai to Padang Besar train line, which was attacked in 2022″
Foreign Office advice adds that “martial law is in place in most areas in these provinces, which means security forces have greater security enforcement and investigative powers. However, terrorist attacks could take place anywhere in Thailand.
“Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners.” Targets, government bosses have said, may include security forces, government offices, hotels, shops and supermarkets, or transport infrastructure.
People are advised to “stay aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with local media reports and follow the advice of local authorities.”
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