Thailand offers something for everyone. The capital, Bangkok, is alive with commerce and street-bustle nearly every hour of the day and night. Whether in big cities, the country or on a pristine beach, Thailand offers business and leisure travelers a safe, friendly atmosphere full of possibilities. Indeed, one reason Thailand is among the most visited countries in Asia (more than 14 million visitors annually) is because of its accessibility and extensive tourism infrastructure.
Thailand has fabulous architecture, diverse hill-tribe villages, ancient ruins, beautiful islands, excellent shopping and all the amenities as well. The balance between comfort and excitement is up to you: Stay at a five-star hotel or trek through the jungles; eat at gourmet buffets or buy fruit from local vendors; shop in glitzy malls or wander through outdoor markets. Thailand offers a curious mix of the ultramodern and the simply delightful.
The tsunamis that struck Southeast Asia in December 2004 dealt a serious blow to Thailand's western coast. The hardest-hit regions were Phang-Nga, Phuket and Krabi provinces, including popular resort areas in Phuket and Phi Phi Island. The area has fully recovered, however, and is once again attracting thousands of visitors.
Thailand offers wide varieties of activities, from sailing to shopping to looking for elephants in the hill country of Chiang Mai. It's a mix of elegant and modern with traditional and simple.

Situation Overview

Despite the recent decline in international tourism, the number of visitors who travel to Thailand continues to increase. A significant part of the Thailand's tourism success lies in the convenience and diversity of its tourist opportunities. Thailand caters to everyone. Whether young or old, journeying alone or with family or friends, for pleasure or business, golfing or sun-worshiping, desiring the unique Thai nightlife or visiting cultural sites, riding a jet-ski or an elephant, Thailand can provide an action-packed holiday on any budget.

Regardless of your reasons to come to this idyllic destination, all travellers need to also consider safety and security during their visit.

Recently, the closure of main airports dominated the international reports on Thailand. These actions, organized by the Peoples Alliance For Democracy (PAD), are the culmination a 5-month battle and meant to signal the “final” call for the current Prime Minister and government to resign and return power to the people.

Thailand is still not out of the woods financially, but the situation has stabilized and the country is on a growth path again. What is most striking, though, is the degree to which Thai political reformers, who were hit hard by the economic crisis, now view it as an enormously useful turning point for their country.
 

Although the overall criminal threat in Thailand is lower than many other tourist destinations, petty crime is still common. Violent crime against foreigners is rare. Money, valuables (jewellery, phones, etc…), and passports have been stolen from rooms (particularly in cheaper hotels). Some travellers in Thailand fall victims of scams after they have accepted offers from people recommending or offering various goods or services, particularly with shopping for jewellery and gems. Sexual assault, food and drink spiking, drug usage, assault and robbery against foreigners occurs randomly in Thailand’s tourist hot spots.

Casual acquaintances met in a bar or on the street may pose a threat. Travellers are advised to avoid leaving drinks or food unattended, and should avoid going alone to unfamiliar venues. Travellers should not accept drugs of any kind, as the drugs may be altered or harmful, and the use or sale of narcotic drugs is illegal in Thailand. While travelling, don't carry too much cash and remember that expensive watches, jewellery and cameras may be tempting targets for thieves.

The old saying that forewarned is forearmed holds true. Neither terrorists nor criminals wants to go jail and they have to date only targeted locations that are un-guarded, with no CCTV or physical or technical security measures. Travellers coming to Thailand can achieve peace of mind by selecting a hotel or resort that has an active security presence. When choosing a place to stay, enquire of the facilities' security program. Most hotels and resorts who take security seriously are happy to provide their guests with an overview of the measures they have instituted to protect their guests. Once in Thailand, ensure what the hotel or resort said they have in regards to security is true and being effectively implemented.

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