曼谷爆炸后,赴泰國旅游應該注意的五大事項
????本周一(8月17日),曼谷市中心的高人氣旅游景點四面佛發生嚴重爆炸。最新報道稱,此次事件造成22人遇難,傷者超過120人。 ????次日,第二枚炸彈從橫跨曼谷湄南河的一座橋上落下,險些在游客與當地人趕乘水上的士與河船的碼頭發生爆炸。這枚炸彈落水后起爆,所幸沒有人員傷亡。 ????距離每年11月到次年1月的泰國旅游旺季只有短短幾個月,首都曼谷偏偏發生悲劇,遭遇爆炸襲擊。我們采訪了多家曼谷的酒店和旅行社。他們指出,游客取消行程安排的現象并未明顯增加,目前已經抵達或者未來將至的旅游安排如期進行。假如您打算赴泰國旅游,應該了解以下事項: ????·如果您已經訂購了飛往泰國的機票,但想取消航班或者推遲行程,請注意,泰航公司已經決定,免收9月18日之前的航班改簽費。 ????·雖然曼谷全市都會出現更多的泰國警察和軍人,但泰國國家旅游局表示,市內生活“一如往常”,銀行、酒店、旅游公司、購物中心、餐廳和公共交通中轉系統照常開放。 ????·截至本周二晚,英國、澳大利亞和美國的大使館均未建議各自國家的公民避免前往曼谷旅行。美國使館在官方聲明中建議所有赴泰國的本國游客“檢查個人安全計劃,隨時掌握包括當地活動在內的周圍環境信息,查看地方電視臺發布的最新新聞。保持高度警覺,采取適當措施提高個人安全防護,聽從當地政府的指示。” ????·主動通過社交媒體發布消息。經常登錄社交媒體賬號能幫助國內親友了解你的旅程,知道你一切安好。在Facebook和Twitter上關注“美國公民服務”(American Citizen Service)這個由美國大使館維護的帳號,它也可以提供最新訊息。 ????·多家新聞媒體報道,泰國因為接連的爆炸襲擊變得不堪一擊:本周遭襲以前,泰銖已經接近創紀錄低位,如今已經創下2009年以來新低。旅游業專家建議,動身赴泰國以前請查詢泰銖最新匯率。(財富中文網) ????本文為與Travel + Leisure的合作內容。 ????譯者:pessy ????校對:詹妮 |
????On Monday, a deadly explosion rocked the popular Erawan Shrine in downtown Bangkok. The latest reports put the death toll at 22, with more than 120 people injured. ????Tuesday a second bomb was thrown from a bridge over the Chao Phraya River, just missing a pier where tourists and locals catch water taxis and riverboats, detonating in the water without harming anyone. ????The tragic attacks come just a few months shy of Thailand’s high tourist season, which runs roughly from November through January. We spoke with several area hotels and tour companies who said they have not noted an uptick in cancellations, and are moving ahead with current and future tours. If you’re planning a trip to the country, here’s what you should know: ????? If you’ve already booked a flight but want to cancel or postpone your trip, Thai Airways is waiving its flight-change fees from now until September 18. ????? While police and army presence will increase around Bangkok, the Tourism Authority of Thailand says that life in the city is “continuing as normal” and banks, hotels, tour operators, shopping malls, restaurants and public transit systems remain open. ????? As of Tuesday night, the British, Australian and U.S. Embassies had not advised their residents against traveling to Bangkok. In its official statement, the U.S. Embassy encouraged all travelers to Thailand to “review your personal security plans; remain aware of your surroundings, including local events; and monitor local news stations for updates. Maintain a high level of vigilance and take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security and follow instructions of local authorities.” ????? Be active on social media. A regular Facebook status or tweet can help loved ones back home follow your journey and know you’re okay. For the latest news, follow the American Citizen Service account, which is maintained by the U.S. Embassy, on Facebook and Twitter. ????? Several news outlets are reporting that the attacks have made Thailand vulnerable: the Thai baht was teetering on a record low before this week’s attacks, but now has reached its lowest rate since 2009. Travel experts advise checking the exchange rate before you leave. ????This article was previously published on Travel + Leisure. T+L is a content partner of Fortune.com. |