South Korea, Singapore issue Thailand travel advisories

The Associated Press , Bangkok | Tue, 09/02/2008 4:37 PM | World

Singapore and South Korea advised their citizens Tuesday against traveling to Thailand, raising concerns that the ongoing political crisis could damage the country's crucial tourist economy.

The advisories follow Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej's decision to impose a state of emergency overnight after clashes between pro- and anti-government protesters left one person dead and dozens injured.

Singapore and South Korea issued advisories urging their citizens to postpone nonessential travel to the country. Australia and New Zealand, on the other hand, advised their citizens to "exercise a high degree of caution" if traveling to the country.

"Travelers should exercise a high degree of vigilance at this time because of the political unrest," Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs said on its Web site. "Further violence cannot be ruled out."

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