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It was suggested that the Thai tourism industry will suffer much less after the bombing in the center of Bangkok earlier this week.
The bombing near a Hindu temple in Bangkok on Monday 2nd through 22 people were killed (of which 9 are foreign tourists), injured 123 people. An explosion shook the city 2nd when an explosive device was thrown from the bridge crossing the Chao Praya river in Bangkok that the security situation in Thailand fell into alarm condition.
Show the bombings in Bangkok near a Hindu temple earlier this week
According to the Bangkok Post, 23 countries worldwide including the US and the UK, have called for its citizens should be careful if traveling to Thailand. Hong Kong is the only area warning people to avoid unnecessary trips to Thailand.
Thailand Tourism also advises travelers that are in Bangkok should avoid crowded places and sensitive. However, representatives of the General insists: "Despite recent events, Thailand remains a safe destination for visitors." According to the General Department of Tourism, Thailand flights still operating normally. The transport system in Bangkok took place as usual, except for some points are investigating.
However, before these incidents occurred in succession in the last time that foreign guests all over the world set itself the question: "Is tourism Bangkok this time it safe?".
Despite the political situation and security turmoil, Thailand remains the preferred choice of many foreigners.
Andrea Ross, director of travel company Journeys Within, said: "We do not force guests to Bangkok. Staff travel would advise travelers should be wary of the famous tourist attractions like the palace in the capital city or a shopping center. "
Thailand and Bangkok is no stranger to bombings. 2014, Bangkok has 3 rally was bombed near the commercial area left many injured. The bombing in early February this year take place at Siam Pragon commercial center but luckily did not cause serious damage.
US State Department fears terrorist threats continue to occur in Southeast Asia, including Thailand: "Thailand Tourists should be cautious, especially those points where crowds of foreign visitors as sentence clubs, bars, discotheques, hotels, shrines, outdoor recreation center ... "
Meanwhile, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand advised travelers should be vigilant and monitor the media to update the situation.
However, some tourists still upbeat. Jonathan Stephenson, Artistic Director of Bourne West Productions not cancel their honeymoon to Thailand. He excitedly wrote on Instagram: "We're still on their honeymoon to Thailand. Thank blessing of everyone and see you ".
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