TRAVEL ALERTS AND WARNINGS

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American citizens resident and traveling in Thailand should be aware of tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border in the area of the Khao Phra Wihan temple, also called Preah Vihear. This temple is located on the border region between Sisaket Province in Thailand and Preah Vihear Province in Cambodia. Thai and Cambodian soldiers clashed on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 in this area. We recommend American citizens defer travel to this area until the situation has been resolved. We also recommend that American citizens exercise caution if they must travel to this area or any area along the Thai-Cambodian border.

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This warden message is being issued to alert U.S. Citizens traveling to and residing in Thailand that media reports indicate the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) leaders have called for a mass rally at Police Headquarters on Monday moning, October 13, 2008. Police Headquarters ilocated on Rama I Road, which is the same road that Siam Paragon, Central World, and other large shopping areas are located. We ask Americans to exercise caution if you are going to be in this vicinity or in the area of any demonstrations.

We wish to remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence

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This warden message is being issued to alert U.S. Citizens traveling to and residing in Thailand that demonstrations in the area near the Parliament building in Bangkok turned violent early on October 7. Media reports indicate that police fired tear gas at anti-government protesters to disperse a crowd that had surrounded the Parliament building overnight. By midday, protesters again gained control of the perimeter of the Parliament, clashing with police in the process. There are reports that about a hundred people have been injured. Many of these injuries appear to be related to tear gas inhalation. PAD demonstrators continue to congregate at the Parliament building and Government House.

Police are investigating a vehicle explosion which occurred late afternoon October 7; it is unclear if it was related to the events around the Parliament.

We wish to remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations.

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This warden message is being issued to alert U.S. Citizens traveling to and residing in Thailand that demonstrations in the area near Government House in Bangkok have turned violent. One demonstrator has been killed and others injured.

On Tuesday morning, September 2, Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej declared a state of emergency in Bangkok following the street violence that occurred overnight between anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) supporters and the pro-government United Front of Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD). The fighting resulted in one death and over 30 people injured. Unarmed Royal Thai Police and Military were able to separate the two parties and restore peace by early morning. The state of emergency gives the government additional powers, which are intended to bring a peaceful end to the demonstration.

News reports also indicate that various railway, bus, utility, and airline workers may go on strike September 3 in sympathy with PAD protesters, possibly causing delays and outages. If you will be flying within or from Thailand, we recommend that you contact the airline and reconfirm your flight.

The government has announced that Thai government schools in Bangkok will be closed for the next three days. Media report that some schools around the Government House area closed at noon September 2, but we do not know the extent of school closings. If you think that your child's school may be affected, please call your school directly for updated information.

We wish to remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations.

The Embassy remains open with no interruption of consular services. For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Alerts, Travel Warnings, and health-information resources can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S. and Canada or, for callers in other areas by calling a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

American citizens traveling or residing in Thailand are encouraged to register with the Department of State or the U.S. Embassy. The Embassy is located at 95 Wireless Road in Bangkok. The American Citizen Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy can be reached by calling 66-2-205-4049 and by e-mail at ACSBKK@State.gov. The after hours emergency telephone number is 66-2-205-4000.

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This warden message is being issued to alert U.S. Citizens traveling to and residing in Thailand of demonstrations by the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) throughout Thailand, their effect on airports in Phuket, Hat Yai, and Krabi, and on the Thai railway system.

The situation around the Government House appears to be deteriorating as of late August 29, with the police unable to control PAD demonstrators pushing out of the Government House compound. Very small numbers of protesters have attempted to use violence to impede RTP progress into the Government House compound, though the majority of protesters are
employing civil disobedience tactics by sitting or laying down and have discouraged the use of violence by their activists.

The RTP continues to block all vehicular access in the area of the Government House. The area near Makawan Rangsan Bridge, Chamaimuruchet Bridge, Government House, the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operation located on Rajdamnern Road should be avoided. Major traffic delays are expected in areas surrounding Rajdamnern Road including the following: Sriyudhaya Road, Pitsanuloke Road, and Rajvithi Road. Vipawadee Ransit Road inbound is also blocked by the protesters in front of NBT.

PAD leaders have asked their protesters to continue their efforts until Sunday and have called for supporters to block provincial airports in Thailand, but not airports in Bangkok. PAD demonstrators have already blocked the entrance of at least three airports in the south, Phuket
International Airport, Hat Yai Airport, and Krabi Airport. Thai Airways and Air Asia have cancelled all flights to and from Krabi Airport. At other airports, passengers have to walk through the demonstrators to get to the front entrance or follow airport officials' instructions to
alternative entrances because the airport is trying to prevent the demonstrators from entering the airport. At the present time, Phuket International Airport and Hat Yai Airport are confirmed to be open and operating. Passengers are advised to confirm their flight, check with the airport authorities, and give themselves extra time to deal with possible delays. The list of airports that are affected by the demonstrations may continue to grow.

Phuket International Airport Call Center: 076-351-111
Hat Yai Airport Call Center: 074-227-000
Krabi Airport Call Center: 075-636-541

News reports also indicate that railway workers have stopped most trains nationwide in sympathy with PAD protesters.

We wish to remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations.

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August 27, 2008
This warden message is being issued to alert U.S. Citizens traveling toand residing in Thailand of demonstrations by the People's Alliance forDemocracy (PAD) throughout Bangkok.


Police representatives indicate that early on Wednesday, August 27, there were approximately 10,000 people protesting in the Government House compound and nearby, including the Makawan Rangsan Bridge used by the PAD as the main rallying point. Thus far, the demonstration remains non-violent. The Royal Thai Police (RTP) have deployed police to the
area, while pledging not to use force. As of this morning, only Government House and the Makawan Rangsan Bridge area still had PAD demonstrators. On Tuesday, August 26, protesters blocked transportation in the areas surrounding these facilities, several other ministries and government buildings, as well as into and around Bangkok. Transportations routes, including major highways, may continue to be partially or fully blocked by demonstrators as the demonstrations continue.


We wish to remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the
vicinity of any demonstrations.