Bangkok protests: Updated info for tourists

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As day one of the anti-government "Bangkok shut down" attempt kicks off in the Thai capital Monday, tourists are advised to pay close attention to the situation and avoid all rally sites. The biggest issue facing visitors is mobility, as protesters have closed off seven major Bangkok intersections. The protests, aimed at forcing Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from office, could continue for as long as a month. Though many areas of the city are unaffected, several of the rally sites are in popular tourism areas, including Silom, Asok and the Ratchprasong intersection -- the latter a popular shopping area near major hotels such as the Four Seasons Bangkok, Grand Hyatt Erawan and InterContinental Bangkok. More: Thailand braces for looming Bangkok 'shut down' As of Monday morning, all hotels and malls in Bangkok remain open, though opening hours of shopping complexes near protest sites are subject to change. "At Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok we are closely monitoring the current situation with regards to the political demonstrations in the city," said Nicola Chilton, Four Seasons' senior director of public relations, Asia Pacific. "As we expect heavy traffic and road transport to be disrupted, we are working hard to make sure there is as little impact on our guests as possible and we have full contingency procedures in place." Transportation In the days leading up to the planned January 13 Bangkok shut down, the protest group stated they will not close Bangkok's two major airports, Suvarnabhumi -- the main international airport -- and Don Muang, which primarily serves low-cost carriers like AirAsia and Nok Air. The group also said it would still allow ambulances to pass along the roads it intends to block, and that it would not block access to airports and public transportation.

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