Bangkok , Thailand ( CNN ) -- Thailand 's national election day ended without any major incidents of violence , though tourists are reminded to keep abreast of the situation as anti-government protests are expected to continue in the capital , Bangkok . `` Bangkok and some parts of nearby provinces ( Nonthaburi , Pathum Thani and Samut Prakan ) remain under a state of emergency , '' says the Tourism Authority of Thailand ( TAT ) in its latest update , issued February 2 . The decree , called in response to anti-government protests in which at least 10 people have died since November , came into effect January 22 and will last 60 days . Under a state of emergency in Thailand , authorities can impose curfews , declare parts of the capital off-limits , censor the media and detain suspects without court permission . `` We strongly advise U.S. citizens to be alert and avoid protests , demonstrations , and large gatherings , '' says the U.S. Embassy in a recent warning to its citizens . `` While the ongoing protests have been generally peaceful , some have resulted in injury and death . The situation can change rapidly . It is important to pay attention to local news and media reports . '' Tourists ' mobility restricted . Despite the state of emergency , life carries on as normal in much of Bangkok and tourists will find it 's easy to avoid the protests if they follow locals news reports . Currently the biggest issue facing visitors is mobility , as protesters have closed off six major Bangkok intersections and conduct regular marches to government buildings throughout the city . Several of these rallies , aimed at forcing Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from office , have been in popular tourism areas , including Silom , Asok and the Ratchprasong intersection -- the latter a popular shopping area near major hotels such as the Four Seasons Bangkok , Grand Hyatt Erawan and InterContinental Bangkok . `` We are working hard to make sure there is as little impact on our guests as possible and we have full contingency procedures in place , '' said Nicola Chilton , Four Seasons Hotels ' senior director of public relations , Asia Pacific . Currently , all hotels and malls in Bangkok remain open , though opening hours of shopping complexes near protest sites are subject to change . Major tourist attractions , including museums and temples , also remain open as of February 2 . Transportation . In the runup to the planned mass Bangkok protests , the anti-government group stated it would not close Bangkok 's two major airports , Suvarnabhumi -- the main international airport -- and Don Muang , which primarily serves low-cost carriers like AirAsia and Nok Air . The group also said it would allow ambulances to pass along any roads it blocked , and that it would not block access to public transportation . Tourists flying out of Bangkok are advised to leave for the airport four hours before their scheduled flight . All expressways currently remain open . The BTS Skytrain , MRT subway , Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link , public ferries and trains have also all been operating as normal . `` About 6,000 taxis registered with the Airports of Thailand have been given special stickers to show that the vehicles are carrying tourists , thus allowing them to be able to pass normally through intersections occupied by the demonstrators , '' says the TAT . Popular tourist destinations outside of Bangkok , including Phuket , Chiang Mai and Krabi , are unaffected by the protests . Where to stay . Travelers in Thailand wishing to avoid the protests should note that government rallies are no longer being held near Khao San Road , a popular tourist area filled with guesthouses and bars . Luxury riverside hotels , such as The Oriental , The Peninsula , Royal Orchid Sheraton , Shangri-La , Millennium Hilton and The Siam are also well away from protest sites . Tourist assistance . Thailand 's Ministry of Tourism has reportedly set up tourism assistance centers at both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports , where they 'll coordinate with all concerned public and private agencies , including the Tourist Police , the Immigration Bureau , Metropolitan Police Bureau and the Thai Hotels Association . Help desks will also be set up at the Siam , Phaya Thai , Ekkamai and Wong Wian Yai BTS Skytrain stations as well as the Hua Lamphong MRT subway station . `` Each location will be manned by four Tourist Police officers , '' said the TAT . Tourists can seek assistance by calling the following hotlines . Tourism Authority of Thailand : 1672 . Thai Tourist Police : 1155 . Suvarnabhumi Airport Operation Center : +66 ( 0 ) 2 134 4077 . Don Mueang Airport Operation Center +66 ( 0 ) 2 535 3431 . Tourist Assistance Center ( temporary ) : +66 ( 0 ) 2 401 1111 . Alternatively , visitors can email Touristcenter13 @ gmail.com or TSC @ mots.go.th . Who to follow . Twitter is one of the best ways to get real-time information on the Bangkok protests . Richard Barrow , a full-time travel blogger based in Bangkok , is a top source for those seeking news about the protests as well as travel advice . He can be followed at Twitter.com/richardbarrow . Local English-language media on Twitter include the Bangkok Post : Twitter.com/BPbreakingnews ; The Nation : Twitter.com/nationnews ; and MCOT : Twitter.com/MCOT_Eng .
Thailand national election day on February 2 . Protests continue in Bangkok , state of emergency remains in effect . Travelers advised to avoid rally sites , leave for airport four hours before scheduled international flights .