And 'safe for travel in Thailand?

Over the past six months, Thailand has reached the headlines the world over the Internet. In November 2008, the "yellow shirts" instead of the Bangkok International Airport under siege, and in recent weeks, the country faced another national emergency, when the "red shirts" decided to fight with their protests in Bangkok. But in many areas of Thailand, all seems quiet and calm, and there is no evidence of these political protests. No sign, exceptInterests and concerns of the inhabitants, and the quieter bars, restaurants and hotels.

The issues are complex behind these protests, but put it as simply as possible:

The yellow shirts (also known as Alliance for Democracy or note pads of the People), are consistent with the concept of democracy, but also feel that people should have some understanding of long-term economic, social and political issues of their vote. They believe that Thaksin will be used bribery to win the vote of the majorityRural population in northern Thailand, on the cable until the 2001 elections, the prime minister did to him.

The red shirts, but to see Thaksin as a Robin Hood figure, who took from the rich to give to the poor. They think they're financially better both short and long term under the government of Thaksin. Now, accused Thaksin faces corruption and party-elected Prime Minister and submitted to their country. Consequently, they feelcheated.

Who is right and who is wrong is not in question. We are more concerned with the impact of these struggles of the visit would have on the economy for Thailand and the number of tourists they want. How large protests began November 1, 2008, many tourists have canceled their trip, and with only recovered from the effects of the tsunami, the tourism industry in Thailand more than many other season or a reduction in the number of tourists.The fallout of this is widespread. Entire families rely on income provided by tourism in order to survive.

As this high percentage of population in the residential area of hot spots in Thailand only survive on the income of tourism, most people in these places do not want anything but a peaceful solution. They want foreigners continue to consider Thailand as the Land of Smiles.

Even if you do not like to encourage to go to the center of a conflict, I'm sureThailand are speaking for the vast majority, if I ask you to examine the actual impact of these struggles for your visit. Either red or yellow have a problem with tourists and expatriates, but if you are concerned about the recent unrest in Bangkok, I would emphasize that there is no need to fly to Bangkok, if you want to visit Thailand. It is possible to Kuala Lumpur to Krabi or Phuket flights fly directly. From there you can go to your last vacationDestination, where a warm welcome and peaceful atmosphere awaits - as well as tourists expect from Thailand - Land of Smiles.