Bangkok , Thailand ( CNN ) -- Thailand 's military announced Thursday that it has taken control of the government . Here 's what that means for travelers visiting one of Asia 's most popular tourist destinations . The biggest implication of the coup -- declared after rival factions were unable to come up with a suitable agreement to govern -- is the nationwide curfew , in effect from 10 p.m.-5 a.m. until further notice . However , the military said 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 . On the ground in Bangkok and beyond . On the ground in Bangkok on Friday morning , streets are calm and most residents are carrying on with their lives as normal , though military checkpoints have been set up at various locations throughout the country . Since the coup announcement was made , protest groups on both sides have dismantled their camps in line with the army 's ban on gatherings of five people or more . The military announced a nationwide closure of schools until Sunday , though some international schools remained open . All foreigners , regardless of whether they are tourists or residents , are advised to carry their passports with them at all times . Tourist attractions , government offices , embassies , shops , restaurants and malls are still open , 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 , though hours have been adjusted in line with the curfew . Taxis were reportedly available at both airports for passengers arriving after the curfew , though travelers posting on social media reported experiencing longer lines than usual . All popular tourist destinations outside of Bangkok , including Phuket , Chiang Mai and Krabi , are all operating as normal and there is a limited military presence on the streets , according to reports , though popular night spots closed early on Thursday night due to the curfew . Television and social media . All state-run , satellite and cable TV providers have been ordered to carry only the signal of the army 's television channel . CNN is among those networks that have been taken off the air . In an announcement on their Facebook page , the military government announced that Thai citizens should not believe rumors that they will shut down the internet , social media or Youtube . Though there are reports the military is monitoring social media and will block any content perceived as a threat to national security , as of Friday morning all websites and apps were working normally . With TV stations now off the air , Twitter is one of the best ways to get real-time information on the situation in Bangkok . 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 . Government warnings . Tourists are advised to check with their governments before traveling to Thailand , as warnings vary and can impact the validity of their travel insurance . In a statement following the coup announcement , the United States Embassy in Bangkok issued an emergency message . `` U.S. citizens are advised to stay alert , exercise caution , and monitor media coverage , '' it said . `` You are advised to avoid areas where there are protest events , large gatherings , or security operations and follow the instructions of Thai authorities. `` In response to the coup , the Hong Kong government raised its Outbound Travel Alert for Thailand to red , indicating it feels residents face a significant threat by visiting . `` Residents intending to visit Thailand should adjust their travel plans and avoid non-essential travel , including leisure travel , '' says the statement . `` Those already there should monitor the situation , exercise caution , attend to personal safety and avoid protests and large gatherings of people . '' 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 .
On Monday , Thailand 's military announced it had taken control of the government in a coup . Military imposed an overnight curfew between 10 am and 5 a.m. in Bangkok . Only passengers with arrival and departure flights scheduled during the curfew are allowed to leave .