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FCO extend Thailand travel ban

27th April 2010 The UK Foreign Office have extended their advice for all but non-essential travel to Bangkok to cover all of Thailand.

"We advise against all but essential travel to to all parts of Thailand. This advice reflects our concern that violence could break out during the increasingly volatile political crisis.

The British Embassy extended its travel advice to advise against non- essential travel to all parts of Thailand. This advice reflects our concern that violence could break out during the increasingly volatile political crisis.
The situation is changing on a daily basis, and we recommend that British nationals living in Thailand or travelling to the country check the travel advice on the Embassy website regularly for details of further developments.
We continue to do all we can help British Nationals affected by the volcanic ash disruption to return the UK as quickly as possible. We can reassure people that the airport in Bangkok is safe, and that violence is in no way targeted at foreign nationals.

If you are in the UK and need information on the disruption to flights or the current political instability, you can contact the Foreign Office (FCO) advice line on +44 207 008 0000.

If you are in Thailand and need information on the disruption to flights, the current political instability or require consular assistance, call the British Embassy on 02 305 8333."

Further Information:

FCO Website

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