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Bangkok - Flight Disruptions
Following the closure last week of Suvarnabhumi International and Don Muang airports due to political demonstrations, both airports reopened late on 3 December to a very limited number of flights, although the terminals are not yet fully operational.
Australians with flights previously scheduled to depart from Suvarnabhumi or Don Muang in the coming days are encouraged to contact their airline for information, particularly on check-in details including the location of your check-in.
Australians stranded in Bangkok should first contact their airline for assistance with travel and accommodation.
People wishing to contact Qantas about their extra flights from Phuket should call:
Bangkok + 66 (0) 2627 1800
Australia + 61 (0) 3 9834 6826
Other airlines contact details:
Jetstar in Bangkok: + 001 800
611 2957
Local Bangkok office: 02 267 5125
Jetstar (calling within Australia only): 131 538
Thai Airways: + 66 (0) 2545 3690 - + 66 (0) 2545 3691 - + 66 (0) 2545 3692
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is also facilitating accommodation for stranded travellers and can be contacted on + 66 (0) 2 652 8313 / 8314.
See our Thailand travel advice
Attacks in Mumbai India
On 26 and 27 November, terrorists attacked at least ten locations in Mumbai in the Colaba/south Mumbai area. The attacks took place at two luxury hotels, the Oberoi-Trident and the Taj Mahal Palace; Nariman House, a Jewish centre in Mumbai; the Victoria Terminus railway station; a hospital; and the Leopold Café.
Australians overseas requiring consular assistance should contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on +61 2 6261 3305. See also the travel advice for India.
The Australian Government is providing support to Australians adversely affected by the terrorist attacks in Mumbai through Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payments (AGDRP). Contact Centrelink when you return to Australia on 1800 146 713 or, if remaining overseas, call 000 6117 and ask for Centrelink. Further information is also available at www.disasterassist.gov.au
Travel Advisories
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- Reconsider your need to travel to these destinations*
*Please note that cities or regions within a particular destination may be at different advice levels
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Information about specific events or travel issues:
- Saudi Arabia - The Hajj
- Re-publication of cartoons
- Indonesia Travel Policies
- United States-New Entry Requirements
- Overseas Road Safety
- New passport applications forms
- Contaminated dairy products
- Severe Weather - Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons
- Chad-Safety and Security Update
- Health: Avian Influenza
- International Scams
- Europe: Entry Requirements : Schengen Convention
- Enhanced Airport and Air Travel Security Regulations
- Helping to Fight Child Sex Crimes Abroad
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