American citizens were urged to exercise caution and good judgment while travelling in Bangkok and should be aware of the possibility of disturbances elsewhere. Americans were also encouraged to:
* defer non-essential travel to Bangkok, but must also determine for themselves what is essential and what is not;
* be prepared for the possibility of more violence;
* register with the U.S. Embassy website
* refer to the Department of State's travel website
* and monitor local media for the latest information.