Government of Canada issues official travel advisory for Thailand

The Government of Canada has issued a travel advisory for Thailand.

According to the government, Canadians are asked to “exercise a high degree of caution in Thailand due to ongoing political tensions and sporadic demonstrations in Bangkok and elsewhere in the country.”

There were six bomb attacks in Bangkok on Friday, August 2.

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The Canadian government says the explosions have been reported at the following three locations in Bangkok: near the Government Complex off of Chaeng Wattana Road, near the Chong Nonsi BTS station, and on Rama IX Road Subsoi 57/1.

#Thailand: explosions have been reported at three locations in Bangkok. Remain vigilant at all times and follow the advice of local authorities. https://t.co/fiXXXORTaC

— travel.gc.ca (@TravelGoC) August 2, 2019

Besides Bangkok, the Canadian government is also warning to avoid all travel to and through the far southern provinces, due to criminally and politically motivated violent incidents: Narathiwat, Pattani, Songkhla (including the city of Hat Yai), and Yala.

For more information, and other advisories, check out the Government of Canada’s website.