Financial hit: Thai Finance Minister Korn Korn Chatikavanij has told CNN that the protest took a 0.3% to 0.5% chunk out of the national gross domestic product, meaning a loss of up to $1.35 billion.
The response: The unrest is over, at least for now. "The security situation in Bangkok has become more stable, and life is beginning to return to normal," reads a post on Lonelyplanet.com. "Travelers should still exercise extreme caution and be aware of any developments as they arise."
The reality: Bangkok is still available for the intrepid traveler, as well as other tourist hot spots, like Phuket, a party beach paradise in the south, and Chiang Mai, a northern Mecca for jungle trekking with elephants. But the U.S. government advises that travelers "remain vigilant with regard to their personal security and avoid crowds and demonstrations."
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