We are going on holiday to Phuket Thailand with all troubles there any suggestions on where to go instead?

As of now the protests and state of emergency have not affected Phuket or any airports in Thailand at all. Unless the situation worsens in the next few days, I would just go to Phuket. Keep abreast of the situation, but if the protests don't spread to Phuket or the airports it may be a very good time to go to Phuket as it most likely will be less crowded than usual for this time of year. http://www.phuketgazette.net/news/ http://www.bangkokpost.com/

Phuket is far away from Bangkok; shouldn't think any of the city's turmoil would affect as long as you make sure your flight is direct from the island and NOT via Bangkok. (Protesters shutdown Bangkok international airport the last time which left hundreds of thousands of foreign visitors stranded for days). Also do not venture to the restive south. The Philippines could provide Phuket type vacation. I did not suggest any Malaysian destination because in comparison to Thailand/ Philippines / Vietnam, the Malaysian states are conservative and dull especially in leisure & entertainment... and beer liquor is expensive. No can do in Singapore - all prim & proper, its all so manufactured, artificial and pricey.

The short answers is that its all going down as I write and we won't know the result until tomorrow morning. However, this is an extract of the UK travel advisory issued earlier today: "There have been outbreaks of violence with protestors attacking Government vehicles. Some armoured vehicles are now deployed around Bangkok. Thai TV have shown pictures of some military vehicles being seized by protestors. In view of the deteriorating security situation anyone considering going to Bangkok should urgently review their plans." http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/thailand However you're (or at least were - as you see to have changed your mind) going to Phuket. What is happening now in Bangkok wouldn't put me off going to Phuket if I had already booked a holiday to go there. Phuket is another world away from Bangkok. Anyway, any of the beach resorts in Malaysia are OK if you want a nearby alternative; although I think the beaches are nicer in Thailand.

phuket is a long long way from BKK dont worry nothing will be affected there

Pattaya.

Fhuk it

I'd say the hazards to tourists are absolutely minimal, especially considering you won't be going outside of Suvarnabhumi Airport. This is an internal Thai affair, to which farang are an irrelevance. The red shirts and yellow shirts may be as angry as hell at each other, but they couldn't care less about holiday makers. There's no hostility directed at them. If you were going into Bangkok, there'd be reason for concern about getting caught up in it. As it is, you land in Suvarnabhumi, get a transfer to Phuket and you're in your hotel. If you're still uneasy, then fine, don't go, but if it were me I'd just keep my original holiday plans.

If you want to go, Phuket is a long way from BKK if you're flying direct it should be OK. I have 2 ex colleagues working in BKK and they both say it's being sensationalised. You may be able to change, Malaysia is fantastic, and you can still cross the land border easily and receive a 30 day stamp for Thailand if you still want to check out the southern areas. If you get a refund, try Hainan, Macau, Okinawa, or Indonesia for a beach based holiday..all absolutely great for beaches, water sports etc. Edit: Friend has just said it's getting worse in the city now (4pm Monday UK time) but he's outside BKK and there's no trouble outside the city centre. However Thaskin's Red's are well organised and may well take over the airport again like a few months ago, but the army are so far protecting it much better than before. I doubt you're in physical danger by going there but may get held up if the airport is overrun. Still can't see what's wrong with Japan, Indonesia, Mauritius etc. You've been to Phuket 4 times..

Travel agents won't make you choose another location. That choice is yours. If you're flying to Phuket with a three hour layover in Bangkok you should have no problems. The protests in Bangkok have not had any effect on the airports or Phuket so far. If you decide on a different destination, Bali is a good choice, or even Vietnam. There are some very nice beaches there as well will a lot less tourists.