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20/09/2006
Britons in Thailand warned to take care
Britons in Thailand are being warned by the Foreign Office to take care, following a military coup to oust the country's Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Martial law was declared in Thailand following Tuesday's coup, which took place while Mr Shinawatra was in New York for a United Nations meeting.
Those behind the coup are loyal to King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Their leader General Sonthi Boonyaratglin, is reported to have told a news conference that a new prime minister would be named within the next two weeks.
The coup is believed to have been bloodless, and the streets in Bangkok were reported to be quiet on Wednesday.
The Foreign Office has warned any UK nationals in Thailand to avoid any large crowds or demonstrations.
It is not advising against travel to the country, but urged any travellers intending to go to Thailand to check with their tour operator before travelling.
A statement on the Foreign Office website said: "The British Embassy in Bangkok is closely monitoring the situation. If you are currently in Bangkok, you should avoid moving around the city."
British Airways said that its flights to Bangkok were operating as normal and travel agent Thomas Cook also reported that they were operating as normal, saying that the main holiday resorts remained unaffected by the coup.
(KMcA/EF)
Martial law was declared in Thailand following Tuesday's coup, which took place while Mr Shinawatra was in New York for a United Nations meeting.
Those behind the coup are loyal to King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Their leader General Sonthi Boonyaratglin, is reported to have told a news conference that a new prime minister would be named within the next two weeks.
The coup is believed to have been bloodless, and the streets in Bangkok were reported to be quiet on Wednesday.
The Foreign Office has warned any UK nationals in Thailand to avoid any large crowds or demonstrations.
It is not advising against travel to the country, but urged any travellers intending to go to Thailand to check with their tour operator before travelling.
A statement on the Foreign Office website said: "The British Embassy in Bangkok is closely monitoring the situation. If you are currently in Bangkok, you should avoid moving around the city."
British Airways said that its flights to Bangkok were operating as normal and travel agent Thomas Cook also reported that they were operating as normal, saying that the main holiday resorts remained unaffected by the coup.
(KMcA/EF)
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