Going to Phuket! 10 days later, would it be alright?

Question

Phuket...12th Sept. sigh, should I cancel the hotel booking? I booked the flight already!!!! AH~~~~!!!! ai yah!!!

Answer 1

im meant to be going to phuket on the 13th. im still going im sure it wont be as bad as everyone says , maybe bangkok isnt so safe

Answer 2

to be safe , don't go till the suitation is calmer or settle down.

Answer 3

Live on Phuket for years and I don't feel threatened or unsafe. The protesting is not against Tourists and life goes on as normal.

Answer 4

I got out on the 2nd last plane as the airport is closed due to protestors.

I would cancel!

Answer 5

You may as well think like I did - Phuket, I'm cancelling.

Answer 6

Good idea to cancel everything and go to Bali.

Below is the latest notice from the American Embassy:

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).



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Answer 7

Well no one cane judge the future.

But how much of a refund would you get back and how far in advance can you cancel. I would wait until 48 hours until the no refund limit and then see what happens. Things could had gotten better or worse by then.

Answer 8

No one knows for sure. Political turbulence is very unpredictable. However, if you have doubt, then cancel your reservation and flight. Why risk it? I am sure you would agree with me when I say your life is priceless. Even though you can't get a refund for your hotel and flight, at least you are safe.  

Answer 9

Well accoring to my views

you should not cancel your ticket,you should go and visit this beautiful country.



Thailand is Calling you

Don't listen to anyone ,why u booked the ticket? its because u was feeling tht u need to visit thailand ,then why need to change ur plan on request of strangers to whom u never met .

Answer 10

Well, I'm a guy and I would go. However, a woman has so many more dangers than an old, ugly guy. I would delay as long as possible any decision, but I wouldn't go if I were you unless a change happened in the country. I have the feeling that the danger for visitors is fairly minimal, but, again, wait for a change anyway.