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The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has warned Britons against travelling to Bangkok after violence and rioting erupted in the Thai capital.The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has warned Britons against travelling to Bangkok after violence and rioting erupted in the Thai capital.
Shots were heard after soldiers and tanks appeared in the city. Authorities declared a state of emergency following protests which halted a major summit.Shots were heard after soldiers and tanks appeared in the city. Authorities declared a state of emergency following protests which halted a major summit.
The FCO urged anyone considering a trip to the capital or its surrounding areas to "urgently review their plans".The FCO urged anyone considering a trip to the capital or its surrounding areas to "urgently review their plans".
It estimates that 40,000 British nationals live in Thailand.It estimates that 40,000 British nationals live in Thailand.
'Stay indoors''Stay indoors'
Advice on the FCO website read: "In view of the deteriorating security situation anyone considering going to Bangkok should urgently review their plans.Advice on the FCO website read: "In view of the deteriorating security situation anyone considering going to Bangkok should urgently review their plans.
"British residents in, and visitors to, Bangkok are advised to avoid any areas where demonstrations are taking place and to stay indoors as far as possible.""British residents in, and visitors to, Bangkok are advised to avoid any areas where demonstrations are taking place and to stay indoors as far as possible."
It said there were 15 staff members on duty to deal with the situation at the embassy, but no British tourists had reported any incidents so far.It said there were 15 staff members on duty to deal with the situation at the embassy, but no British tourists had reported any incidents so far.
The Thai authorities earlier declared a state of emergency after protests by supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, which stopped a major Asian summit in Pattaya.The Thai authorities earlier declared a state of emergency after protests by supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, which stopped a major Asian summit in Pattaya.
Protesters have blocked a number of busy road junctions and at least one railway, and taken buses and two armoured vehicles.Protesters have blocked a number of busy road junctions and at least one railway, and taken buses and two armoured vehicles.
The prime minister has threatened "tough measures" to end the protests.The prime minister has threatened "tough measures" to end the protests.
A Thai army spokesman said troops were using tear gas in the operation close to the landmark Victory Monument.A Thai army spokesman said troops were using tear gas in the operation close to the landmark Victory Monument.
At least two people are confirmed to have been hurt in the clashes, and emergency services told AFP news agency that 49 people had been injured.At least two people are confirmed to have been hurt in the clashes, and emergency services told AFP news agency that 49 people had been injured.
Hospitals have been asked to prepare for casualties.Hospitals have been asked to prepare for casualties.
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