Cancel trip to Thailand?
Mar 15th, 2011, 08:24 PM
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Cancel trip to Thailand?
We are planning a trip to Thailand (Bangkok/Chiang Mai) and Cambodia in less than a couple weeks - arriving March 27 to be exact. With all the recent nuclear meltdowns and explosions in Japan, is it still safe to travel to Thailand/Cambodia? We are worried about the possible wind direction shifting and blowing the radiation fallout Westward towards Thailand. I realize that Thailand is quite a distance from Japan (Korea is directly across the Japan sea), but this is nuclear radiation and all that sort of stuff we are talking about!
Any advise is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Mark
Any advise is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Mark
Mar 15th, 2011, 08:48 PM
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In the very, very worst case scenario I think there will be no really safe place in Asia let alone the world. If it will be dangerous to visit Thailand or Cambodia due to the radiation coming from Japan then I think it will be dangerous for you at home as well, where ever that might be.
Mar 16th, 2011, 02:37 AM
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You need first a major radiation leak.
Then you need the radioactive materials to be carried (by wind or sea over to Thailand.
This requires the "right" winds and currents in either atmosphere, stratosphere and sea.
I would take you holiday - just keep an eye on the news in case if things DO get seriously worse.
The problem at present appears to be the spent fuel in the ponds within the radioactive containers - if they are not covered in water - coolant - then problems could start to get bad - this has not happened yet and we should know in the next few days.
A serious failure here could result in a massive leak of radiation - then you might want to re-think.
you will also find that your embassy/foreign office will be giving advice - this will err on the side of safety.
Furthermore - if the risk gets anywhere near potentially dangerous, you'll find the airlines will cease flying.
Then you need the radioactive materials to be carried (by wind or sea over to Thailand.
This requires the "right" winds and currents in either atmosphere, stratosphere and sea.
I would take you holiday - just keep an eye on the news in case if things DO get seriously worse.
The problem at present appears to be the spent fuel in the ponds within the radioactive containers - if they are not covered in water - coolant - then problems could start to get bad - this has not happened yet and we should know in the next few days.
A serious failure here could result in a massive leak of radiation - then you might want to re-think.
you will also find that your embassy/foreign office will be giving advice - this will err on the side of safety.
Furthermore - if the risk gets anywhere near potentially dangerous, you'll find the airlines will cease flying.
Mar 16th, 2011, 03:55 AM
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Odds of any major problem 3000 miles away are slim to none.
Insuremytip.com and a backup plan are always wise
but I would not cancel the trip unless forced to.
Thailand is a wonderful country.
Last year I eas confronted with the Icelandic volcano
but was able to make my journey though I did have to fly
up to the Artic circle to get back to the US.
but I had a wonderful time very few tourists...
So I might monitor the situation but doubt it will be
a long term issue for you.
Happy Planning,
Insuremytip.com and a backup plan are always wise
but I would not cancel the trip unless forced to.
Thailand is a wonderful country.
Last year I eas confronted with the Icelandic volcano
but was able to make my journey though I did have to fly
up to the Artic circle to get back to the US.
but I had a wonderful time very few tourists...
So I might monitor the situation but doubt it will be
a long term issue for you.
Happy Planning,
Mar 16th, 2011, 01:27 PM
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I would encourage you to go. Thailand is far away from Japan. Japan the kind of country to get the meltdown under control, barring any other LARGE earthquakes. Was in Thailand in February. Wonderful, wonderful country.
Mar 16th, 2011, 05:43 PM
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Looking at the news today - both US and Europe seem to be taking the point of view that the spent fuel rods are out of control.
If there was a massive radiation leak, one then has to look at where it would go. One point of view at least suggests that the West coast of US should be most concerned, asa loud could be swiftly carried over in the stratosphere.
However,as yet I haven't see a comprehensive assessment of the possible directions a radiation leak could be carried - 3000 miles is not a long way though, when you then consider the mass exodus that may ensue from countries in its path.
If there was a massive radiation leak, one then has to look at where it would go. One point of view at least suggests that the West coast of US should be most concerned, asa loud could be swiftly carried over in the stratosphere.
However,as yet I haven't see a comprehensive assessment of the possible directions a radiation leak could be carried - 3000 miles is not a long way though, when you then consider the mass exodus that may ensue from countries in its path.
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