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Bangkok back to normal
Last Updated on Friday, 24 April 2009 08:55
Shopping malls in Bangkok have continued to operate on a normal schedule. Hotels throughout the country are operating as normal. The BTS SkyTrain, subway services, public utilities and communication services have continued to operate uninterrupted. All roads in Bangkok are now open to traffic. Bus services on all routes and the train service to/from Bangkok are operating as normal.
All other travel-related infrastructure and services, including all airports, train services throughout the country, and roadways are operating as normal and all other parts of Thailand are safe for travel and tourists can still visit other destinations and attractions.
The Kingdom’s various tourist attractions and shopping districts are open for business as usual and tourists and visitors can continue to enjoy the variety of sites, food and experiences. For information, please call the TAT Call Center: 1672.
Under the emergency decree, the prohibition of public gatherings of more than five people in Bangkok is limited to political activities and acts which may lead to unrest.
The measure does not in any way apply to tourist activities, the organization of local and international corporate meetings, incentive events, conventions, and exhibitions, or MICE. It is 'business-as-usual' for all MICE events hosted in Thailand.
The Emergency Decree is only a temporary measure. The Emergency Decree will be lifted at the earliest possible time.
Note: Following the safe departure of the ASEAN leaders on 11 April (Saturday), the state of emergency for Pattaya and Chon Buri province was lifted soon after 19.00 hrs. on the same day.
For the latest updates and official announcements by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, please visit the Ministry’s web site: www.mfa.go.th or check with Thai embassies and consulates nearest to you.
Vicky Karantzavelou - Wednesday, April 22, 2009
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