5 Must-Follow Twitter Accounts For The Latest on Thailand’s Coup

Bangkok is the number one global tourist destination of 2013. The tourism industry accounted for 16.7% of the country’s GDP in 2012. Since the military coup that overthrew the Prime Minister on May 22, Thailand has been under curfew and that’s causing many to question whether it’s safe to visit.

Personally, I get many overseas friends asking if they should cancel their Thailand trips or not. I reply that, in my view, Bangkok and the rest of the country are still safe to visit so long as you’re not going into areas where there are protests – which results in a heavy police and military presence. Read more...