Authorities in Thailand have said that they will help tourists stranded in the country after anti-government protesters forced the closure of two international airports in Bangkok.

Suvarnabhumi International Airport cancelled all flights on 25 November after members of the People's Alliance for Democracy occupied the facility, before the Don Mueang International Airport suspended its operations on 27 November. The Tourist Alliance of Thailand (TAT) has announced that a crisis networking centre will be established on the fourth floor of the departure lounge at Suvarnabhumi to accommodate passengers left stranded by the protests.

Meanwhile, 35 local TAT offices have been asked to look after tourists travelling at various destinations in Thailand, including those waiting for flights at provincial airports. The Tourism Council of Thailand and Association of Thai Travel Agents are also working with TAT to ensure that remaining passengers are transferred to a number of hotels in Bangkok.

A number of other international airports in Thailand, including Phuket, Chiang Mai and Udon Thani are still operating normally according to TAT, while Thai Airways has confirmed that all its flights to the two closed airports will be suspended until further notice. Foreign Office minister, Bill Rammell, said: "The consular team at our embassy is offering assistance to British nationals affected, and liaising with the airlines.

"Travellers to Thailand should monitor the travel advice on our website and keep in touch with their airlines and tour operators" Image: Flickr/Marc oh!