The Foreign Office has relaxed its advice for travellers planning to fly into Bangkok following the recent airport protests.

While warning of potentially more disruption, the FCO now merely advices travellers to check with their airline or tour operator before setting out.

It is a step back from advice issued yesterday evening which suggested travellers avoid flying into Bangkok for "the foreseeable future."

The advice now reads: "The airports are slowly returning to normal. However, the political situation remains uncertain.

"Anti-government demonstrators have threatened to blockade Bangkok airports again should their political demands not be met. Further serious disruption to the transport network cannot be ruled out. Please check with your airline or tour operator if you intend to travel into or through Bangkok airports and monitor this advice.

"It is likely to be several days before normal flight schedules are resumed. If you are currently in Bangkok waiting to fly back to the UK or elsewhere, you should monitor this advice closely and keep in touch with your airline or tour operator."

The FCO suggests to travellers already in Thailand that they should first contact their airline for assistance if they have no accommodation.

"If they are unwilling or unable to help, you should contact the Tourist Authority of Thailand for advice," says the FCO.

The hotline numbers for TAT are 02 356 0720 and 02 356 0729. If you wish to speak to a consular official, the number to ring is 02 305 8333 or + 44 (0) 20 7008 0000.

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