Foreign Office warns 'all' British nationals are 'target' amid 'high threat'

The Foreign Office has issued a new travel alert for Thailand amid a "high threat". UK holidaymakers jetting off to Thailand have been warned to "stay aware" amid a "high threat" of a terrorist attack affecting British nationals who are seen as "targets".

The Foreign Office said: "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."

It added: "FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the following due to regular terrorist attacks: Pattani province, Yala province, Narathiwat province, Southern Songkhla province, except for the areas north of and including the A43 road between Hat Yai and Sakom; and the areas north-west of the train line which runs between Hat Yai and Padang Besar, and Hat Yai to Padang Besar train line, which was attacked in 2022."

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It went on: "Martial law is in place in most areas in these provinces, which means security forces have greater security enforcement and investigative powers." The Foreign Office added: "However, terrorist attacks could take place anywhere in Thailand. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners.

"Stay aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with local media reports and follow the advice of local authorities." Targets might include security forces and government offices, the Foreign Office said, as well as hotels, shops and supermarkets and transport infrastructure.

Recent attacks include in 2019, there were a number of small explosions in Bangkok Satun City, and Phatthalung province in the south of Thailand and in 2018, there was a series of small explosions on Samila beach in Songkhla City.

"The political situation can be unpredictable and has led to periods of civil and political unrest. Avoid protests, political gatherings, demonstrations and marches," it went on.