Thailand updated

Do not travel to Bangkok advisory issued by Australia and other western governments. Due to the rapidly deteriorating situation in Bangkok all traveller are advised not to travel to Bangkok and to reconsider their need to travel to Thailand in general. Suvarnabhumi International Airport (Bangkok Airport) is exempt from the advisory and continues to be relatively safe but the situation could change at any time.

All the latest can be found at Smartraveller.gov.au and you can contact your travel insurance provider to see what level of cover they still provide in Bangkok and broader Thailand.

Updated Travel Advice for Bangkok, Thailand

Due to the increase in civil unrest in Bangkok, DFAT has issued a series of new warning for travellers to Thailand. The current overall threat level is "Reconsider your need to travel".

We advise you to reconsider your need to travel to Thailand due to the deterioration in the security environment caused by widening political unrest and civil disorder occurring in Bangkok and other parts of the country.
http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Thailand

The Thai army has declared a number of protest areas as "Live Fire Zones" so they are extremely dangerous and all tourists should stay well away from these areas.

Please consult your travel inusurance company if you are travelling to Thailand in the near future to see what level of protection it will offer you as far as travel or accomodation disruptions, medical treatment or evacuation.

Travel Advice for Thailand

Due to the recent civil disturbances in Bangkok, Thailand the Australia Government has advised traveller exercise a "High Degree of Caution" when travelling to Thailand.

http://www.smarttraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Thailand

Many Travel Insurance companies have also issues travel advisories that outlines specific detail about their policies and the situation in Thailand.

We suggest that you check with your insurer to determine what you are covered for when visiting these areas.