TRAVELLERS to Thailand
are being advised to take
certain precautions when
visiting the country, although
travel and tourism remains
largely unaffected after the
coup by the army on May 22.
The Thai army announced
a nationwide curfew from
midnight to 04h00. In light
of the current situation, the
Tourism Authority of Thailand
has advised travellers entering
the Bangkok Metropolitan
Area to abide by the following
identity verification process:
Carry your passport with you
at all times in case an officer
asks to inspect it.
When using airport taxi
transfer services, either
to or from Suvarnabhumi
Airport, only use taxis with an
authorised sticker from the
Airport of Thailand PLC (AOT)
displayed on the windshield.
Taxis bearing this sticker can
pass through checkpoints
with ease.
Tourist groups with a tour
guide and tour bus are also
allowed to pass through
checkpoints.
Passengers unable to
find transport out of
Suvarnabhumi Airport
during curfew hours should
make use of the facilities
available at the CIP Lounges
1-4 on the third floor of the
passenger terminal.
Shuttle bus services
between Suvarnabhumi and
Don Mueang International
Airports will continue to
operate as normal.
