Is it safe to travel to Thailand now; will there be aftershocks? Know more

After the earthquake of 7.7 scale that shook Thailand on Friday, killing more than 1,600 people, many are wondering whether it would be safe to travel to the country now. Earlier, experts predicted that there are possibilities of aftershocks in the coming weeks, though with less intensity, in the country. Regardless, the major airports, including Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Mae Fah Luang, Chiang Rai, Phuket, and Hat Yai, rail and metro services have resumed their operations. The Airports of Thailand (AOT) group also claims they have completed inspections at six, and now, the buildings and aviation facilities meet safety standards. At the same time, India hasn't changed its travel advisory about Thailand yet. There are also reports of continued traffic congestion and transportation outages. People are advised to avoid high-rise buildings, and the police are still checking the safety of several buildings in Bangkok. 

Areas to be cautious of
1) Northern Thailand is closer to the quake's epicentre, Myanmar (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and more)
2) Border areas near Myanmar
3) Bangkok, which felt the tremors
The southern Thailand regions, such as Krabi, Phuket, and Koh Samui, and the central Thailand regions, like Hua Hin and Ayutthaya, are comparatively safer. 
At the same time, many agencies like the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office have updated their travel advisory for Thailand, asking tourists to follow the advice of tour operators and local authorities, alongside monitoring local media, to stay safe. If you can't avoid the travel, ensure you have an emergency kit with essentials like first-aid, food and water, have contact information of necessary officials, practice earthquake drills and be aware of potential hazardous areas before leaving for the country.