Foreign office lifts Thailand warning

Foreign office advice: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Royal Thai Embassy, met the FCO on Thursday and asked it to reduce the warning level.

However, the FCO said the situation in Bangkok remained tense and continues to advise against all but essential travel to the capital.

It said: “Travellers should continue to exercise caution throughout Thailand and avoid demonstrations.

British nationals in Thailand, or planning to travel there, should also closely monitor FCO travel advice. The situation is unpredictable and could change rapidly.

“We the Foreign office continue to advise against all travel to the Preah Vihear Temple area and advise against all but essential travel to the far southern provinces of Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and Songkhla.”