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If you are coming to Bangkok on a holiday during the firsthalf of August then you should be aware that the Thai Government has decided toimpose the Internal Security Act (ISA) in three districts of Bangkok fromThursday 1st August to Saturday 10th August 2013. These districts areDusit, Phra Nakhon and Pomprap Satruphai (see map below). This is because thedeliberation of the controversial amnesty bill on Wednesday 7th August mayresult in large protests around Parliament and Government House. The firstprotesters are expected to arrive on Sunday 4th August. Possibly the daybefore.

There is no immediate threat to tourists. However, it is notadvisable to visit any of the protest sites. Shortlyafter I took this picture the riot police moved forward with tear gas and watercannons. The main protests are expected to be around Parliament and GovernmentHouse. Nearby tourist attractions include Vimanmek Teak Mansion, DusitZoo, The Ananda Samakhom Throne Hall and The Marble Temple. I would advisethat all tourists avoid this area while the ISA is being invoked. However, eventhough the Grand Palace, The Reclining Buddha and The Golden Mount, as well assome museums are in Phra Nakhon District, there is no reason that therewill be any danger during this period. The only reason that this district wasincluded is that the northern border is near Government House. The mainshopping districts of Siam Square and Ratchaprasong and also Chinatown are farfrom the expected protest sites.