Bangkok: Tourists warned to avoid mass protests The action began with a rally on Sunday over the proposed introduction of a political amnesty bill which protestors suggest would have led to the return of the Prime Minister's brother, and former leader of the country, Thaksin Shinawatra to the country without serving a jail sentence for corruption. Thaksin now lives in self-imposed exile in Dubai to avoid a prison term for corruption, a punishment he argues was politically motivated. Foreign Office advice for travellers states that a number of political demonstrations have taken place in various locations in Bangkok and elsewhere in Thailand since the start of November. It warns: "Further protests could take place, with little warning, at various locations, with the main ongoing protest areas situated along Rachadamnoen Avenue including Democracy Monument in Bangkok. Authorities in Thailand have implemented the Internal Security Act from 9 October to 30 November in the Dusit, Pom Prab, and Phra Nakorn districts of Bangkok, which will lead to an increased security presence and disruption to traffic. It advised travellers to avoid large gatherings and demonstrations. Reports coming out of Bangkok suggest protestors are today gathering around the Democracy Monument on the Ratchadamnoen Klang road, and also along Ratchadamnoen Nok road, up past the King Rama 5 monument to the north. Keep updated with the latest advice from the Foreign Office here.