Airports re-open in Thailand after protests
Airports re-open in Thailand after protests
Krabi, Hat Yai and Phuket airports in Thailand have re-opened following the protests by anti-government demonstrators. The Foreign Office has also issued advice on travel in Thailand.
Anti-government protestors caused disruption to
Thailand's airports and railways as well as occupying government offices, reports Travel Weekly. The closure of
Phuket airport on Friday caused particular disruption for British holidaymakers.
Phuket airport is said to the second busiest airport in Thailand and up to 15,000 tourists are believed to have been stranded over the weekend as a result of the closure. In order to catch
flights out of Thailand, some passengers reportedly paid up to £240 for a taxi to
Bangkok airport, a ten-hour ride from Phuket.
The airports at both Phuket and
Krabi re-opened on Sunday, while Hat Yai was closed for just 24 hours after Friday's closure.
The
British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is advising anyone
travelling to Thailand to avoid any demonstrations and large groups of people. Travellers should also keep themselves informed of any developments and are advised to regularly check the FCO website and the media.
Passengers due to be flying from any of the affected airports should check with their airline before travel.
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