PATA declares Thailand safe to visit
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The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has declared Thailand a safe place to visit for both leisure and business travellers despite political tension in the capital, Bangkok.”It is important for our industry friends and colleagues overseas to appreciate that the protests have not impacted in any major way upon our daily lives in Bangkok,” said PATA CEO Greg Duffell.”Our message is clear and straightforward. If you have scheduled a holiday or business event in Thailand then there is no reason to change your plans. This country needs your support - and you will always be assured of a fantastic welcome in the ‘land of the smiles’.”Duffell said he understood safety concerns and was aware that some governments had issued travel advisories against travelling to Thailand but wanted to reassure industry stakeholders that Thailand remained “open for business”.”However, although this is a domestic dispute, PATA and the TAT advise all foreign nationals to exercise caution and avoid those areas of the city where the protesters have gathered,” he added.The facts:
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