Issues/Protests in Bangkok and Thailand in general

This reported from the Government website. (http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/042010travelalert_thailand.html)

Some of these incidents occurred at or near areas frequented by U.S. citizens. These incidents appear to be motivated by domestic politics and do not appear to be acts of international terrorism. Travel to Thailand remains generally safe. However, the possibility of more such attacks cannot be ruled out. U.S. citizens are reminded to exercise caution and vigilance at all times.

We are definitely safe on Phi Phi Islands but we are still considering moving quicker to Malaysia (which is our next destination).

Just as a heads up to anyone who is concerned, we have registered on the state website.

http://travel.state.gov/

this keeps the U.S. government informed as to where we are generally in our travels and will send us email alerts if anything is happening in the city or country we are in at the time.