Canada, others issue travel advisories for Thailand as crisis worsens Canada and a number of other countries have issued travel warnings, advising their citizens to exercise caution in Thailand which is reeling under political unrest.
"The security situation is fluid and travellers should expect an increased security presence and measures," Foreign Affairs said in an advisory posted on its website.
"Canadians are encouraged to verify travel schedules and services with local authorities or travel service providers prior to departure, and should exercise patience and plan accordingly," it added.
Japan urged its nationals to avoid wearing the politically charged colours of red or yellow in Bangkok, while France and Britain advised citizens to stay indoors as rioting spread Monday in the Thai capital.
Americans were urged to "exercise caution" in Bangkok and South Korea called on its citizens in the Thai capital "to return home (to Korea) if they are not on urgent matters."
A violent showdown between soldiers and anti-government protesters flared in more than a dozen parts of central and northern Bangkok, as protesters burned public buses and set tires on fire that sent plumes of black smoke into the sky.
Troops in combat gear fired repeated volleys - mostly in the air - in efforts to restore order during a full-day of cat-and-mouse chases with the red-shirted mobs. Dozens were injured.
The protesters are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, who has rejected their call.
This story was posted on Mon, April 13, 2009
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