Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 8:16 am Post subject: Travel warnings for foreigners
(Compiled by BangkokPost.com)
Travel warnings have been issued following the New Year's Eve bombings in Bangkok. Statements by the following countries are detailed below: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom.
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Australia has issued a new travel warning for nationals travelling to Thailand in the wake of New Year's Eve bombings in Bangkok which killed two people and injured at least 30 others.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has urged Australians to reconsider travelling to Bangkok.
"There is a possibility of further attacks in coming days," the department said. "Australians are urged to avoid unnecessary travel in Bangkok."
The British Foreign Office urged citizens already in Thailand to stay off the streets on New Year's.
The FCO, as the office is known, has changed its travel advice for the country, recommending Britons do not travel about in Bangkok "unless absolutely necessary".
Embassy officials have also set up two emergency phone numbers for anyone concerned about relatives who are currently in the Thai capital.
The FCO already had warned that there was a "high threat" of terrorism in Thailand, adding that attacks "could be indiscriminate and against places frequented by foreigners."
The two emergency numbers for anyone concerned about British relatives in Bangkok are (local numbers for the United Kingdom) 0066 2305 8253 or 0066 2305 8229. (The local numbers in Bangkok are: 02-305-8253 and 02-305-8229
A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We were deeply disturbed to hear about the string of bomb attacks. Whoever is behind these attacks, they clearly demonstrate an indiscriminate callousness for human life."
On New Year's Eve, there were shows of bravado in downtown Bangkok. "No, I'm not scared. I'm from England. There are bomb scares all the time," said Keith Waters, who was with his Thai bride to celebrate the New Year.
The Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs issued an official warning advising Canadians against non-essential travel to Bangkok. It updated the travel report section of its website for Thailand.
“Canadians currently in Bangkok should maintain a high level of personal security awareness at all times and avoid unnecessary travel. They should avoid crowds and highly congested areas where demonstrations or violent disturbances could occur, monitor local news reports and follow the advice of local authorities,” reads the travel warning.
New Zealand's foreign ministry issued a travel warning about Bangkok on Monday, saying there was some risk to security and recommending tourists to exercise "a high degree of caution" in the Thai capital. New Zealanders should avoid unnecessary travel within the city, and terrorist attacks may also occur elsewhere in Thailand, including in tourist areas.
"New Zealanders should therefore exercise a high degree of personal security awareness about possible terrorist action in Thailand generally, particularly in public and commercial areas, including landmark places known to be frequented by foreigners, public transport facilities, hotels, bars and shopping areas," the ministry said on its travel safety website.
The main danger to New Zealand citizens is to inadvertently get caught up in unpredictable acts of violence.
New Zealand had previously long warned of a "high risk" to security in the southernmost provinces of Narathiwat, Yala, Pattani and Songkhla because of ongoing violence due to insurgency and continues to recommend against all non-essential travel there. _________________ Asia Expats Forum Expat Friends Dating
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 6:37 am Post subject: FACTBOX-Countries warn against travel to Thailand
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FACTBOX-Countries warn against travel to Thailand
April 12 (Reuters) - Britain and Singapore are the latest countries to issue travel advisories for Thailand where Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has declared a state of emergency to quell political unrest which forced the cancellation of an Asia summit.
Troops fired into the air when anti-government protesters stormed Thailand's interior ministry after Abhisit declared the emergency, and supporters of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra stormed the summit venue in the popular resort of Pattaya.
Following are the latest travel advisories issued in response to the unrest:
BRITAIN - The Foreign Office issued new advice for Thailand on Sunday, urging its citizens to review plans to travel to the country which is visited by an estimated one million British holidaymakers each year.
A Foreign Office spokeswoman said no British tourists had so far reported incidents directly affecting them. Around 40,000 British nationals are believed to live in Thailand.
"In view of the deteriorating security situation anyone considering going to Bangkok should urgently review their plans," the Foreign Office said.
"British residents in, and visitors to, Bangkok are advised to avoid any areas where demonstrations are taking place and to stay indoors as far as possible."
SINGAPORE - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a travel advisory on Saturday urging Singaporeans to postpone travel to the beach resort of Pattaya unless they have a pressing need to be there.
AUSTRALIA - The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said on its website it advises Australians to reconsider travelling to Bangkok and the surrounding provinces, and warned citizens already in the area to avoid unnecessary travel.
CANADA - The Canadian government has issued a travel warning for Thailand and said on its website it "strongly advised" its citizens to avoid places where demonstrations have been held or are ongoing.
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