The terrorist threat level in Ski Lanka remains high. Travellers in South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe are likley to face power cuts in the coming weeks.

In Bolivia and Peru there has been an increase in civil unrest, travellers should avoid street protests. Visitors to Ecuador are advised to avoid the border area with Colombia due to guerilla activity. Visitors to Tibet should monitor the situation with regards to protests against Chinese rule and follow FCO advise.            

Dengue Fever alert in South America and South East Asia. There has been a dramatic rise in cases of dengue fever in Paraguay, Argentina, Bolivia and parts of Brazil ( esp Rio) and more recently Guatamala, Singapare and Thailand. This virus is spread by mosquitos which bite in the day.  Best from of prevention is covering up and using repellant with DEET.    

There remains a significant threat from terrorist attacks in Indonesia and also Thailand.  Whilst islamist attacks in Thailand have occurred in the southern provinces, there is concern that attacks will spread to the popular tourist resorts to the north.