Thai Airways seeks to reassure passengers as state of emergency begins

However, Thai Airways has reassured passengers the country remains a safe tourism destination.

In a statement earlier Wit Kitchathorn, Thai Airways International general manager, UK & Ireland explained: “Thai Airways wishes to reassure all passengers travelling to Bangkok that Thailand’s capital remains a safe place to travel.

“Our advice would be to avoid any areas where protests are taking place.

“Thai is still operating a normal service throughout the demonstrations but we do suggest to all passengers to arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport at least four hours prior to their scheduled flight departure time.”

The Thai government hopes the state of emergency will allow more flexibility to protect and govern its citizens in a bid to control the ongoing political unrest in the capital, the airline explained.

Passengers can keep updated throughout the protest by visiting Thai’s Facebook, Twitter, and website.

The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office has said Brits should take extra care and avoid all protests, political gatherings, demonstrations and marches while in Thailand.