The Department of State warns that no part of Afghanistan should be considered immune from violence, and the potential exists for hostile acts, either targeted or random, against Western nationals at any time.

Travel there is unsafe due to military operations, land mines, banditry, armed rivalry among political and tribal groups, and the possibility of terrorist attacks. Carjackings and violent crime remain a problem. Riots and incidents of civil disturbance can and do occur.

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In Thailand, demonstrations and strikes by both anti- and pro-government factions disrupted travel at airports and rail stations in September.

Calling for the resignation of the Prime Minister (over a “corruption” scandal, several months after the previous Prime Minister was pressured out for corruption), protesters took over the Prime Minister’s office buildings in Bangkok. There were street clashes between police and protestors, and a state of emergency was declared for several days...

Chikungunya fever mainly occurs in areas of Africa and Asia. Countries that have experienced recent outbreaks of chikungunya fever include India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Sri Lanka.

Chikungunya is a virus that is spread to people through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Symptoms can include sudden fever, chills, headache, nausea, vomiting, joint pain with or without swelling, lower back pain and a rash.