It 's been nearly two weeks since Thailand 's military took over the country after months of political and social unrest that led to outbursts of violence in Bangkok . But while the political situation is still in flux and no election date set , life in Thailand has resumed to something approaching normality . On Tuesday , the military government announced it was lifting the nation-wide curfew in three tourist hot spots -- Pattaya , Ko Samui and Phuket -- reportedly in response to pressure from the country 's ailing tourism industry . All other Thai destinations , including Bangkok , Krabi and Chiang Mai , remain under a daily curfew from midnight-4 a.m . However , air passengers with arrival and departure flights scheduled during the curfew are permitted to travel to and from the airports at any time , and are advised to carry a printout of their flight itinerary . All airports in Thailand remain open and flights are still operating as scheduled . Life in Bangkok . In the Thai capital , streets are calm and most residents are carrying on as normal . The military presence is minimal -- many locals report having not seen a single soldier since the May 22 coup -- though tourists are advised to follow news reports as sporadic demonstrations have taken place in Bangkok in opposition to the coup , which have brought out the military . Since the coup announcement was made on May 22 , protest groups on both sides have dismantled their camps and no major incidents of violence have taken place . Tourist attractions , government offices , embassies , shops , bars , restaurants and malls are all open and operating as normal , though some have adjusted their hours in line with the curfew . All Bangkok expressways currently remain open . The city 's BTS Skytrain , MRT subway , Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link , public ferries and trains continue to operate , while taxis are available 24 hours a day at Bangkok 's airports . Television and social media . In the initial days following the coup , all state-run , satellite and cable TV providers were ordered to carry only the signal of the army 's television channel but all are now back on the air . Facebook was temporarily shut down last week , leading to fears the junta was cracking down on social media , though the military later denied it had any part in it . Twitter remains one of the best ways to get real-time information on the situation in Thailand . Richard Barrow , a full-time travel blogger based in Bangkok , is a top source for those seeking news about the political situation 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 . Government warnings . Though from a tourist 's point of view Thailand is returning to normal , travelers are advised to check with their governments before visiting as warnings vary and can impact the validity of their travel insurance . According to the National News Bureau of Thailand , a total of 63 countries have issued travel advisories against Thailand , with 19 warning its citizens against visiting the country . Among these is the United States , which issued a travel alert last updated on May 28 that recommends U.S. citizens reconsider their journey to Thailand , particularly Bangkok . `` The Department of State has advised official U.S. government travelers to defer all non-essential travel to Thailand until further notice . '' Some countries have since downgraded their warnings in light of the relative calm on the country 's streets since the coup , including Italy . Though the UK does n't advise against visiting , it did issue a warning to citizens about the political situation . `` It is illegal to criticize the coup and you should be wary of making political statements in public , '' says the advisory . `` Some anti-coup demonstrations are taking place in Bangkok and some other cities . These could become violent . You should exercise extreme caution and remain alert to the situation . '' VIDEO : Thai protesters borrow from Hunger Games . Tourist hotlines . The Tourism Authority of Thailand issued a statement advising tourists seeking assistance to call the following hotlines . TAT Call Centre : 1672 . Tourist Police Call Centre : 1155 . BTS Hotline : +66 ( 0 ) 2617 6000 . MRT Customer Relations Center : +66 ( 0 ) 2624 5200 . SRT ( train service ) Call Center : 1690 . Transport Co. , Ltd. , ( inter-provincial bus service ) Call Center : 1490 . AOT ( Suvarnabhumi Airport ) Call Centre : 1722 . Suvarnabhumi Airport Operation Center : +66 ( 0 ) 2132 9950 or 2 . Don Mueang Airport Call Center : +66 ( 0 ) 2535 3861 , ( 0 ) 2535 3863 . Thai Airways International Call Center : +66 ( 0 ) 2356 1111 . Bangkok Airways Call Center : 1771 . Nok Air Call Center : 1318 . Thai AirAsia Call Center : +66 ( 0 ) 2515 9999 .
Nation - wide curfew lifted in Bangkok , Ko Samui and Phuket . Tourists advised to avoid news reports as sporadic anti - coup demonstrations have continued . U.S. State Department warned against non - essential travel to Thailand .