Footage shows Halloween revellers in their costumes as they begin to party on tourist hotspot Khaosan Road in Bangkok, Thailand this evening.

The famous street - a popular destination for young travellers - is throwing a party for the first time since the flu pandemic caused restrictions across Thailand.

Organisers refused to cancel the event following the deaths of at least 154 people during celebrations in Seoul, South Korea on Saturday night. However, they ordered extra security and sfaety measures to monitor the festivities.

Police Gener Damrongsak Kittiprapas said he had instructed police teams to coordinate with bars and restaurants to ensure that there were adequate emergency exits.