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Sure why not? Millions of tourists visit Thailand every year. Thailand may be safer than your own country! Bangkok will probably be safer than your own capital city.
Yes, there have been some political demonstrations in Bangkok, there will be some more too - but they were not directed at tourists only against the government or Thai on Thai confrontations. In Bangkok these demonstrations were concentrated near the government offices. The airport demonstration was inconvenient for tourists but not dangerous for tourists.
Life is an adventure, you could be in another country that has political problems that affect you!
Go to Thailand and have a nice time. Read up on what to see and do while you are there.
Here are some helpful travel forums for specific information.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g293916-i3687-o20-Bangkok.html
http://forum.virtualtourist.com/forum-1943-1-Travel-Thailand-1-forum.html
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/forum.jspa?forumID=51
Good luck.
Very safe if you keep your guard up. Physical assault is extremely rare in Thailand even in Bangkok late at night. The jewelry scams and multi-stop tuk-tuk sight seeing rides are something to look out for. Most of these start as a well dressed Thai striking up a conversation on the street with you about... whatever: directions, safety issues etc. After they pitch their scam to you they pull aside some other local that "just happens to be passing by" to confirm that their story is true (he' in on it). Then they lead you to their "uncle" or "cousins" shop where they can get you "the best prices on gems/tickets to someplace/gold/meals".
Stay away from these sorts and don't be afraid to approach a tourist cop (yes, they have a special police force that protects their travel industry) if you feel you're being scammed.
Otherwise Thailand is very safe - just don't let your guard completely down.
Thailand is safe for travel at the moment as long as you are careful and use common sense.
Unfortunately, tourists aren't immune from danger in any country. There was a story this week about a German tourist that was killed.
But tourists can get killed in any country - e.g. in the UK a Brazilian was shot by the police a couple of years ago so nowhere is perfect:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1559317/The-day-Jean-Charles-de-Menezes-was-shot.html
Also in when travelling in Thailand be careful to never never insult the monarchy (or you might end up like Harry Nicolaides).
http://www.usp.com.au/fpss/news-thailand/news-thailand129.html
http://www.prachatai.com/english/news.php?id=909
Also, I noticed a development in the Giles Ji Ungpakorn situation this week: http://www.asiasentinel.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1661&Itemid=185
I think it safer then most western countries. They do have crime here but most of the time it because the tourist is either a complete fool, on drugs, alcohol or made a Thai lose face. Just be smart, because of the economy thief is up.
I lived in Thailand for 2 years and I would say that it is a fairly safe place to holiday. My advice is not to get involved with the Thai people. Don't let them be your best friend, they only want you for your money I'm afraid!!!!
Its as safe as any other country and safer than most European cities.
The trouble in November was only in BKK and was political, the airports are all open and working well.
Yes it is safe to holiday in Thailand. Thais are a very happy friendly people, just be polite back to them.
why not contact Thailand Embassy and ask them to transfer you to their tourist office to find out which places are safe and if there are areas not advisable to visit.
I have been in Thailand (Pattaya ) for more than two years now and I would not want to be in any other country.....its a great life
It's very safe. My grand pa lived until he was 83, and my dad is now 85. They survived Bangkok pretty long so far.
No. The US maffias have left their country and are now occupying the Bangkok streets.
Always
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