UK, remember your settings and improve government services. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time. You have rejected additional cookies. This guide also has safety advice for regions of Thailand. There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets.
Stay aware of your surroundings at all times. UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe abroad and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad. There are regular terrorist attacks in the 4 provinces in the southern tip of Thailand by the border with Malaysia.
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Martial law is in place in most areas in these provinces, which means security forces have greater security enforcement and investigative powers. See Regional risks. However, terrorist attacks could take place anywhere in Thailand. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreign nationals.
Stay aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with local media reports and follow the advice of local authorities. The political situation can be unpredictable and has led to periods of civil and political unrest.
Avoid protests, political gatherings, demonstrations and marches. Do not hand your passport over as a guarantee, for example to motorcycle or jet-ski rental businesses. Companies may hold on to passports against claimed damage.
