Thai army after six months of unrest and uprisings a state of martial law. According to the military leadership are in fact not a coup, but it is an "attempt to restore order."
Coups and political unrest are not uncommon in Thailand. Since the end of absolute monarchy in 1932 eleven successful coups were already committed and 7 attempts, writes TIME. The last time was in 2006, when a military coup put an end to the premiership of Thaksin Shinawatra, brother of Yingluck. The purpose of coups is consistently the same: push the political leaders aside.
"On the beaches curfew does not apply as strictly '
But Thailand is also one of the most popular vacation destinations. Tourists from around the world opt for a cultural trip or looking to relax on an idyllic beach. "And at this time you can. It's business as usual," said Suparerk Soorangura dome of Thai Travel Agents. "So the whole day the airport remained open today."
The biggest hurdle for tourists, and the Thais themselves, is undoubtedly the curfew running from ten o'clock until five o'clock in the morning. "The curfew imposed by the military was introduced for the whole country, but in some remote areas such as the beaches, she does not so strict," the travel blogger Richard Barrow.
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During a televised message, the general of the army that foreigners still safe and welcome in Thailand. Insured According to TIME, it is in Thailand now even safer than in the past six months. When pulled anti-government protesters settled into the street which led to violent clash. These protests 28 people were killed and over 700 injured. On July 20, there are elections planned in Thailand, but it is not yet certain whether this will continue. By the turmoil
Tourism Thailand is a very important source of income, but because of the turmoil the country saw the number of tourists during the first months of 2014 fall sharply. Around 400,000 international visitors chose a different destination or stayed at home.
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