Map of Bangkok Protest Sites in December 2013
UPDATED on 30th December 2013: It is now expected to be quiet over the new year holiday. Many tourists still reporting that they didn’t see any protesters during their holiday in Bangkok. It’s a big city and as long as you stay away from the rally sites and any large gathering you will be perfectly fine. Don’t worry. But, do follow me on Twitter for breaking news 24/7
After 2nd January 2014 we are expecting a big rally across Bangkok. Police are expecting it to be peaceful but it will cause gridlock. We don’t yet know which day or any of their intended targets. But we are expecting it to be more prolonged this time. Follow on twitter for more information as soon as I get it, 24/7.
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Hi Richard, I’ll be heading to Bangkok today and will be staying in the Pratunam area. Can you let me know the protest location at Pratunam? I can’t access Google maps. Also, will protests only take place in the afternoon? Would it be safe to travel to the new Rot Fai Night Market near Seacon Square on 22 December? Thank you so much!
They will probably start turning up Sunday morning. Really you need to play by ear.
We are arriving dec. 22 and staying at a riverside hotel. Are there still issues with taxi availability at the airport? Any issues going to Khao San road?
That is not the best day to arrive so expect delays getting to your hotel.
Hi Richard, my friends and I will going Bangkok from 22/12/13 to 25/12/13 and we stay in Pratunam area. is that safe to stay there?
We plan to go chatcucak. is that safe?
There will be traffic congestion on Sunday so difficult to get around. Police not expecting violence. Other days should be fine.
Hi Richard, since there’ll be a mass protest on Sunday, is it advisable for us to go to chatuchak market? If so, what time would you advise us to head to chatuchak to avoid the protest? we will be staying in Pratunam area. Thanks in advance.
There will be a rally stage at Pratunam on Sunday. Chautchak looks clear.
Hi Richard, Is it safe to visit Safari world on Sunday. We will be staying near Lumpini Park. If it is safe to visit safari park can you suggest the best mode and timing to start and reach back.
Thanks,
Gururaj
Hi, is it still advisable to go Chatuchak market on Saturday? What about Siam Paragon on Sunday? And by stages, what do you mean?
On Sunday they will say up rally stages. Not sure yet if just for the day or longer. None at chatuchak. But one near MBK.
Hi Richard, I will be arriving in BKK on Sunday afternoon. Do the protests pass through the route from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Princess Pathumwan Hotel near MBK? Is it safe to shop at Siam Paragon, Central World and Central Chidlom early next week? Thanks very much!
It is possible that there will be protesters in that area during the afternoon but we are not sure how long they will be there for. Next week should be fine but we don’t know for sure what they have planned.
Hello Richard, I’m so thankful to come across your site. I’ll be traveling to Bangkok this Sunday Dec. 22. Do you have info on the protesters’ routes? My older companions are already having second thoughts on our trip.
On Sunday they will be all over Bangkok. No set routes. It’s not predictable. As long as you are staying along the skytrain route then you will be fine. We are not expecting any violence.
Thanks Richard. I hope the way from the airport to baiyoke sky hotel will not be blocked by the protesters this sunday.
I will be there from Dec 24 to Dec 29. Hoping that everything is OK.. traveling with friends
Hi, I am thinking of going to bkk on 22 January to 26 January. Would it be ok as I heard elections are probably in February. Do you foresee more chaos?
Sorry, cannot predict at this stage. but don’t really expect any violence.
Hi Richard,
My family of 3 will be touring Bangkok from 22 Dec – 25 Dec. We will be staying at Princess Pathumwan Hotel. Are there any expected protests near MBK or Siam Paragon? Will the roads to the Suvarnabhumi airport be affected? Also, is it safe to bring my 5 year old child? Thank you.
You will be fine, don’t worry.
Hi Richard,
do the protests pass through the route from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Indra Regent hotel?Which mode of transport would you recommend to avoid protests if any?
Thank you.
The protest marches are not on the airport side of Bangkok. So you will be able to use elevated tollways to reach central Bangkok.
Hi Richard-
Will be flying into BKK on December 22, 2013 arriving almost at midnight. Would there be any problems taking a public tax to Renassaince Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel ?
Also, will need to go back to BKK airport the following day on Airport rail link. Will there be any delays?
I am sure you will be fine. I cannot foresee any problems. But just leave for the ARL earlier than normal due to possible traffic congestion.
Hi Richard, many thanks on all the updates which you have been continuously providing to us. This is really helpful and is very much appreciated. I will be visiting Bangkok on coming Saturday for a Christmas holiday, and will be staying in Pratunam area (Phetchaburi Road). I read your Twitter and saw news that there’ll be a mass protest on Sunday. May I seek for your advice if the Pratunam area is affected, and should we just stay indoor for the day? I actually had a plan to visit Chatuchak on Sunday. Thank you Richard!
You shouldn’t have a problem going to Chatuchak by skytrain. We don’t know their routes yet but as they will most likely be peaceful, the only problem you need to worry about is road congestion.
I will be travelling to BKK from 19 Dec to 23 Dec. Will be staying in Phoemchit area. Is this place free from protest?
You will be fine.
Hello Richard, thanks for all your updates the past week.
Going to Bangkok on Saturday myself with my girlfriend.
Staying on Terminal 21 and Lebua till the 25th. Should be ok I guess?
Traveling to Phuket for 9 days on the 25th 🙂
I will follow your twitter account closely while staying in Bangkok.
Any fun things happening in Bangkok this weekend that we should go to?
That should be fine but there are big protest marches planned for this Sunday. However, they should be peaceful. The only thing I have for Bangkok this weekend is the free Concert in the Park at Lumpini from 5:30pm.
Hi Richard! I had the most awesome time in Bangkok last week. Thanks to you and your updates, my vacation was worry-free! You are such a blessing. Now I’m planning to return with my entire family to spend Christmas there! By the way, do you know where I can get Thai cooking lessons for just a day or two?
Glad to find this website. I’ll have my first visit to Bangkok next week (on Christmas to NY) with our kids and parents. Will it be safe to travel? We will stay in Tonson Residence, Ploenchit Road..is the area ok or accessible? Really appreciate your advice. Tq in advance.
I’m sure you will be fine.
Hi Richard,
Plan to visit places like Nathong restaurant in Ratchada, Tawandang in Rama 3 rd and Saxaphone Pub near the Victory Monument. Will be travelling from Glow Pratunam where I’ll be staying next week. Is it ok to go to these places or do you expect the routes to be jammed?
Regards
Hey Richard, Im travelling to Bangkok this end of December. I know that Khao San Road is part of the rally in the map. But is it wise if I want to stay there no matter what because it is near to the Grand Palace, etc. Or you think it is best for me to avoid that place? Besides, does all the temples, Grand Palace, Wat Arun, etc, open for public during the rally? Thanks in advance.
Lots of people still staying on Khao San Road. You shouldn’t have a problem. Those tourist attractions are all open.
Hello, we will be traveling to Bangkok soon and staying at this hotel: Salil Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 11, Sukhumvit Road, Klongton Nua, Wattana. Just how close to the protests is it? Is it safe to be traveling with young children(4 kids 7 and younger)?
No problem there.
…Oh and I forgot to mention we have booked the river cruise, safari-marine park and temple tours in bangkok… any idea if these would be affected in any way?
No problems.
Richard,
Thank you so much for your updates – was surfing about safety in Thailand and came upon this site. my husband and I are travelling with our 3-yr old daughter to Thailand from 21-29 Dec (3 days Bangkok – Sukhumvit area hotel, 2 days Ko Samui – Lipa Noi area hotel, 3 days Phuket – Patong beach area hotel).
Are these places safe? Are the protests still in full swing or have they lessened in force?
Thanks again for your updates!
Things are quiet at the moment.
Hi Richard! My wife and I will be staying at the Grand Sukhumvit Hotel on 23-24 December on Soi 6 Klongtoey, awaiting a flight to Siem Reap on 25 Dec morning. Are we likely to be stranded by traffic jams or transportation shutdowns if there are further protests? Many thanks.
You should be fine. Don’t worry.
I am due to arrive in Bangkok on January 23rd and stay for 8 days in the Tarntawan Place Hotel . I am scheduled to leave on January 31st which is key because I have to get to Singapore to board a cruise ship. What is your advice recognizing that its a few weeks away and I know its difficult to predict. I am torn between going ahead with the trip and cancelling and going straight to Singapore instead.
I am retired and traveling alone so obviously a little concerned.
You shouldn’t have any problem but do follow the news on Twitter.
Hi Richard,
I’ll be staying at Ramada D’Ma hotel.
Is it better to take a cab from the airport or alight at Makkasan railway station and walk to the hotel?
Cab is always easier when you have luggage as it is door to door.
hello Richard,
I will be arriving in bangkok on the 28th of december till the 17th and i will stay in pratunam. Could you please advise me if its risky of safe to be there,,,thanks
No risk, everything is quiet in Bangkok.
Hi Richard,
Me and my friends are visiting bangkok during christmas and we are staying in Siam and we were planning to do shopping in MBK mall. Do you think its safe for me to stay in Siam and which other shopping destinations can i choose which will be safe
Sure, no problem.
Hi Richard,
I am planning to be in Bngkok, bookec in Rembrandt hotel from 22nd for a week. Wants to show few places for my kid. Is it safe to go to ocean world, safari world, dream world etc..
Regards
Of course, no problem.
Thanks Richard.
We will be landing in Bnagkok on coming Sunday around 7 pm. We have to go to Rembrandt hotel in sukhumvit. The protests on Sunday is expected to go on till what time ? Regards
Sorry, at this time we do not know. Follow on Twitter for live updates.
Dear Richar,
Thanks for all your patience replies. I will landing around 7.30 pm on Sunday and heading to Rembrandt hotel in Sukhumvit Soi 18. Do you see any problem in reaching the hotel at that time ? Regards
Hi Richard,
I am flying into BKK on 15/12. Now that the meeting with the militant is on, do you think protest will intensified?
No, I don’t think so but do keep up with the news on Twitter.
Hi Richard,
I will be flying to Bangkok on the 20th and stay at Centre Point at Plhoen Chit. Is that area affected by the protest? And will the shopping areas nearby such as Siam, Centre Point, etc be closed?
Should be fine but of course no guarantees.
Hi Richard, I will be in Bangkok with family on 21st Dec for 5 days and want to visit places interesting to kids. I will be staying at Soi Sathorn 2, North Sathorn Road, Silom, Bangrak กรุงเทพมหานคร 10500, Thailand. Could you pls tell me if this place is safe.
That place is safe and far from the rally sites.
Thank Richard…so i will not cancel my trip for next week. cheers…
Thank you so much for your updates which are very helpful to tourists visiting Bangkok. Appreciate it.
Hi Richard,
Is it safe to go to Asiatique?
Thanks in advance for answering.
Everywhere is safe in Bangkok apart from the rally sites marked on the map.
Hi Richard, thank you so much for all the updates. I want to ask if Sathorn Soi 11 Road is affected by the protest, and are the taxis working or they’re still on strike? And is it harder than usual to flag a cab?
On strike? What strike?
Thanks Richard. I don’t wanna cancel my trip either.
Hi Richard,
I am in Bangna for the week while my husband is here working. I have my 10 month old son with me. I have been to Bangkok before so I am happy to avoid ‘central’ Bangkok, but I was wondering if you could give me some ideas of where I could visit that isn’t too far from Bangna?
Cheers!
Try the malls like Central Bang Na with the swimming complex on the roof and Seacon Square with YoYo Land for kids.
I heard the situation is getting worse. Is it true ?? I’ m planning to travel from 27th Dec until 1st Jan. Thanks
Stalemate at the moment. Been peaceful the last week.
Hi. Are the vans at Victory Monument going to Maeklong railway market and Amphawa floating market still in operation?
Will there be any difficulties in getting a taxi/ tuk tuk in places such as airports and those popular shopping areas, to get around in bangkok?
Still running as normal.
Hi Richard, I’ll be in Bangkok with family on 20-27th Dec and stay at Glow Trinity, Silom. This is my first time been there. Is there safe at this moment. Pls advice. Thanks
Perfectly fine. There were some protest marches there a few times but all peaceful.
Hi Richard,
Will be going to Bangkok from 20 to 26 Dec and staying at Glow Pratunam. Travelling with family of 6 adults and 2 infants. Hope this Pratunam and surrounding area is ok?
regards
That is alright at this moment in time but do keep up with the news on Twitter.
Hi Richard, thank you for all your updates on the current political turmoil in Bkk. They have been a great source of help. My parents are due to fly off to Bkk this evening and staying in Arnoma Hotel opposite Central World till Sunday. Do you think they are far (enough) from the protest hotspots? Am quite worried and since you are more well informed, your views are much appreciated. Many thanks!
No problem in that area. There has been some protest marches but all peaceful.
I’ll be in Bangkok with my with and two young children, Dec 19-20 for a long layover and wondered if staying at Terminal 21 was a good idea or not. Worried about not being able to get on and off the public transit easily.
Perfectly fine, don’t worry. All protest marches have been peaceful. They are not targeting foreign tourists.
Hi,
I shall be visiting Bangkok for the first time. Since I am not very familiar with the places(so having difficulty to knoe whether my hotel is in the protest areas), I’d be grateful if you could tell me whether the area around Indra Regent is in/near the protest areas..thank you!
It’s fine. Don’t worry.
Hi Richard,
I will be travelling to Bangkok on the 30th December 2013 to 04th Januar. We made reservation for couple hotels:
Pantip Suites Address:8 Soi Sathorn 1 (Attakarnprasit), South Sathorn Road, Sathorn Bangkok,
Chateau de Bangkok Address:29 Soi Ruamrudee 1, Ploenchit Road, Lumpini Patumwan, Pathumwan Bangkok,
Narai Hotel Address: 222 Silom Road, Bangrak, Bang Rak Bangkok,
Which one will you recomended? Are they in the part of the town which is affected by the street demonstrations? Please advise. Thank you
They are all fine. Don’t worry. Bangkok is a bit city.
Hi, Richard
Are there protestors around stadium bts? we are traveling to bkk end of this week and staying at bangkok holiday inn express siam. 3 families with children and we wondering is the situation fine and safe for us to go bkk or cancel the trip. 7 Children 8-16 yrs old first trip to bkk. Need you advice.
Thanks
They have passed through several times but they have been peaceful. The only cause for concern is that there is traffic gridlock when they are there. But as you have the skytrain nearby you can get out quickly.
Hi Richard,
I am going to Bangkok at the end of December with my family (we will be in Bangkok for new years eve).
We are staying at The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam Ratchathewi, which I think is near the government house?
Also, I don’t know if things will get worse on new years eve?
Do you think I should cancel my travel plans?
Any advice you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance!
You will be fine, don’t worry. But do keep up with the latest news on Twitter.
Hi Richard
I am due to travel on the 14 Dec and staying at Aloft Hotel at Sukhumvit 11. Is this near the demo site and any advice on transport congestion?
You will be fine.
Hi Richard
I saw on the media that the protests got worst. I am not so sure about that, hows the situation in BKK now? I am supposed to fly tomorrow
Media is always out of date. Follow me on Twitter @RichardBarrow for 24/7 breaking news.
Hi Richard,
Thanks for the updates, I have been following your tweets very closely. I am going to Bangkok tomorrow with my family. We will be staying at the Evergreen Place, near Ratchadewi BTS. It doesn’t appear to be at the protest sites but seems to be relatively near. Can you kindly advise if It is ok? Thanks so much.
You will be fine. don’t worry. It’s not like they are bandits coming out at night to attack foreign tourists! Just stay away from large gatherings and you will have no problems. Many tourists still reporting they haven’t seen any protesters during their holiday so far.
Hi, I hv scheduled to travel to bkk with 2 kids tomorrow. we hv not book our hotels. Is it safe to stay in the siam square or mbk area? another pl we r considering is at soi sukhumvit 24…did the protesters march past by these areas?
Protesters were marching everywhere but they were peaceful and only caused traffic congestion. You will be fine there. It is actually recommended to stay somewhere along the skytrain route.