How is the situation in Bangkok?

Question

planning to go bangkok next wk, is it safe to go? Learn from the news that thousands of protestors are on streets........

Answer 1

So far it's not a problem, there have been some protests at the British Embassy and marches in some of the areas tourists might go. Today the protesters took over a government run tv station (NBT) that's located outside of the city center not far from the old airport. I was out for much of the day and it was business as usual everywhere I went, although traffic did seem lighter than usual. It's safe, the last coup was bloodless and I would think as long as you avoid the protesters things will seem normal. I suppose it's possible things could get worse, the current PM (Samak) who is at the center of the protests has vowed to get tougher with the protesters. I wouldn't let it stop you, everything will most likely seem normal in 99% of the city, even if it does get bad, you can watch history being made.  

http://www.bangkokpost.com/

Answer 2

Bangkok is definitely safe as long as you stay in the right areas of the site and stay away from the poorer districts.