Is it Safe to Visit Thailand after the Coup?
Bangkok
The Thailand coup on September 19, 2006 left many people confused about whether it is safe to visit Thailand after the coup.
Since that time, protests in Bangkok have made the city less appealing to visitors as well.
Here is some information about safety while visiting Thailand.
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1) This coup was bloodless and almost a bureaucratic affair. There was no violence and no civil unrest. Except for the holiday granted the day after the coup, nothing really changed that much.
Protests have become frequent and sometimes violent in recent years, so make sure to take precautions when visiting Bangkok.
2) Flights are unaffected. Flights are all operating on the same schedules.
A new airport opened in Bangkok the week of 28 September 2006. See this link for more info.
3) Things might be even cheaper!
Due to some kneejerk reactions (especially in the Australian press) there have been a lot of holidays in Thailand cancelled, including those to Bangkok, Phuket, and Chiang Mai. As such, things are less expensive for those that do visit Thailand.
Check out the usuals like Kayak, Expedia, Priceline, Orbitz, and others to see whether rates have dropped.