Travel restrictions to Thailand have been relaxed as record flooding which killed more than 530 people recede.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office said it was no longer advising against all but essential travel to 22 Thai provinces, including the capital Bangkok, identified by local authorities as affected by flooding
But Britons should not travel to the Preah Vihear and Ta Krabey/Ta Moan temple areas. The FCO continues to advise against all but essential travel to the provinces of Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and Songkhla.
Although travel programmes to Bangkok can now resume, customers are advised to follow the advice of local authorities as some areas are still affected by flood water
The FCO said: “We now assess that the risk of floods affecting central Bangkok is reducing, though a small risk remains that some of the floodwater affecting the suburbs to the north, east and west of Bangkok could spread slowly towards the centre of the city.
“This risk will diminish as more floodwater drains into the sea. We continue to monitor the situation and update this travel advice on a regular basis.
“Flooding has caused transport, electricity and water supply disruption. If you are in a flood affected area, you should exercise caution, follow the advice of the local authorities and take sensible precautions with food and water, including boiling tap water before drinking.”