Bangkok is bracing for more anti-government protests on Monday with disruption expected on some roads.
Flights and public transport will be unaffected during the protests, which continue after several weeks of on-off demonstrations.
However, airlines have agreed to open check-in desks four hours up to departure so travellers can arrive earlier at the airport.
THAI Airways and other carriers have said they will continue to operate as usual.
While some media have reported there will be a ‘Bangkok Shut-Down’ on Monday, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has said that much of the city will still run if mass demonstrations take place.
A recent TAT blog post said protestors will aim to close six intersections from Monday including the Victory Monument, Siam Square, Ladprao five-way intersection, Ratchaprasong intersection, Lumpini Park and the Asoke intersection.
Flights will continue to run to and from the city’s two airports, with groups so far promising not to disrupt public transport infrastructure. Special lanes for tourist buses and vehicles will be put in place where demonstrations are taking place.
The UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has not put a travel warning on the country, but issued the following advice.
“The situation is unpredictable, and further protests are expected. There have been calls for an increase in protest action from 13 January, which may cause major disruption to travel on main roads in and around Bangkok. You should take extra care and avoid all protests, political gatherings and demonstrations. If you’re travelling to the airport, allow extra time to take account of possible transport delays, and consider using the airport rail link,” it said.
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