Thailand
Warnings and insurance
FCDO advises against non-essential travel to parts of Thailand.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
Areas where FCDO advises against travel
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice. Consular support is also severely limited where FCDO advises against travel.
Pattani province
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Pattani province.
Yala province
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Yala province.
Narathiwat province
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Narathiwat province.
Southern Songkhla province
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Southern Songkhla province, except for:
- the areas north of and including the A43 road between Hat Yai and Sakom
- the areas north-west of the train line which runs between Hat Yai and Padang Besar
Hat Yai to Padang Besar train line
FCDO advises against all but essential travel on the Hat Yai to Padang Besar train line.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide as well as support for British nationals abroad which includes:
- advice on preparing for travel abroad and reducing risks
- information for women, LGBT+ and disabled travellers
Follow and contact FCDO travel on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can also sign up to get email notifications when this advice is updated.
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.