Trouble in Thailand and feuds in fun-loving Fiji have mostly been ignored by Aussie travellers determined to make the most of short trips overseas, The Herlad Sun reports.

Two Thais have died in anti-government protests in Bangkok that have seen armed forces using teargas, rolling out tanks, and a volley of shots to try to disperse the crowds.

Threats of a military offensive dispersed the three-week rally at Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's office, pulling the country back from a potentially bloody showdown in the streets.

Police and the army said protesters not involved in Monday's street violence would be allowed to return home but "hardcore" figures were being detained, with protest leaders facing imminent arrest.

An apparent strengthening of military might in Fiji has seen judges sacked, the Reserve Bank overwhelmed by soldiers and foreign journalists forced home in a censorship coup.

None of this has been enough to deter Aussies from seeking out the sun, surf, and stunning sunsets in two of the world's most desirable holiday destinations.

Flight Centre reports just a couple of concerned calls among hundreds of passengers who had paid up to visit Thailand or Fiji.

”The vast majority proceed with their plans,” said spokesman Colin Bowman.

”We are a pretty resilient bunch and we've seen this sort of thing before.”

Melbourne expat Greg Condon was happily relaxing on Thailand's Phi Phi Island last night.

”It looks like holiday business as usual,” he said.

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