Southern Thailand - Is it really not safe?

Honestly, I wouldn't worry about it, especially if you're Asian and don't stand out like a sore thumb.

So it's not that bad at all. Just wondering as there are a lot of warning signs about it, even in online reservation sites for bus ticket.

annekoolit wrote:

So it's not that bad at all. Just wondering as there are a lot of warning signs about it, even in online reservation sites for bus ticket.

It's not that bad, however, the thing with the south is that you could just happen to be standing somewhere and a bomb will go off. If you're just doing a border crossing, that should be no problem. If you're alone, I wouldn't hang out there for weeks but you should be fine doing a crossing and only staying for a day or two.

scottmallon wrote:

annekoolit wrote:

So it's not that bad at all. Just wondering as there are a lot of warning signs about it, even in online reservation sites for bus ticket.

It's not that bad, however, the thing with the south is that you could just happen to be standing somewhere and a bomb will go off. If you're just doing a border crossing, that should be no problem. If you're alone, I wouldn't hang out there for weeks but you should be fine doing a crossing and only staying for a day or two.

Wow. Haha I see. I guess its not the best choice. I'll just fly directly to Bangkok on a separate trip. Thank you for all the helpful information

Hello -> Just to note that some off topic posts have been moved.

Thank you,
Aurélie

Anne, thank you.  You made my day by canceling your plans.If you need further confirmation of your good choice, see the travel advisories of the American and Australian governments.

        Reporting from Thailand,
                   Laughing Brook

Laughing Brook wrote:

Anne, thank you.  You made my day by canceling your plans.If you need further confirmation of your good choice, see the travel advisories of the American and Australian governments.

        Reporting from Thailand,
                   Laughing Brook

If she went by the travel advisories of the American and Australian embassies she would probably never travel anywhere! Seriously, their advisories err on the extremely overcautious.

yes CAUTION is advised But just as the Scottmallon  states Do Not take note of those 2 embassies us and Aussie or you never travel !

What off topic posts? lol

Anyway, thank you for your replies again! 

I just checked the website of Australian Embassy in Thailand and yeah you're right,  I was advised not to travel in certain southern areas because of terrorism attacks lol 

And yes I think its also better to hear it from the people who are or have been actually there. So I will still go though, just in a different way.