Germany today advised travellers to avoid visits to the Thai capital, Bangkok, unless they were absolutely necessary, according to dpa. The advisory on the Foreign Ministry website for travellers said further violence in the capital was possible, but added that the tourist areas of Phuket and the south of Thailand remained safe and that transit via Bangkok international airport posed no risks. "Considering the continuing political protests and the resultant confused security situation, the advice at the moment is to not visit Bangkok unless it is absolutely necessary," the website said.
