Shanghai sends planes for tourists in Thailand

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Source: CCTV.com | 04-17-2009 08:56

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With the political turmoil in Thailand, airlines are laying on more flights to pick up thousands of Chinese tourists there.

Anti-government protests and clashes in Bangkok are  propelling Thailand deeper into political crisis.Travel  agents are advising holiday goers to postpone plans to  visit Thailand.

Over the last couple of days, China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines have added 12 flights to Thailand. Nearly 20,000 Chinese citizens are believed to be traveling in the country. Many of them have been preparing to return.

Travel agencies in cities including Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong have stopped arranging trips to Thailand. Those already booked on a trip are being asked to postpone their journey or change their destination.

Editor:Zhang Ning