Thai travel returning to normal

Governments around the world have begun to rescind warnings against travel to Thailand as the political situation in the country calms.

Tourists have been urged to bypass the Asian destination for the past month, following the violent culmination of Red Shirt protests in the capital Bangkok.

Some 88 protestors were killed during the May demonstrations, with nearly 2,000 injured.

However, the situation, while remaining tense, has calmed following government intervention.

Leading the way, the Untied States State Department has lifted its travel warning saying safety has improved. Noting security forces have now withdrawn from the streets, American officials said “safety and security conditions had improved throughout the country”.

Source: BTN

03.06.10