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From: none on 7 Apr 2010 10:42
Avoid emergency-hit Bangkok & surrounding areas: MFA
Posted: 07 April 2010 2154 hrs


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Anti-government protesters hold aloft weapons after taking them off
from security guards at the Parliament in Bangkok, Thailand.


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• Thai PM declares state of emergency in protest-hit Bangkok

SINGAPORE: Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has urged
Singaporeans not to travel to Bangkok and other areas under a state of
emergency.

The advice came after the Thai government announced a state of
emergency in protest-hit Bangkok and the surrounding areas including
Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, Pathum Thani, Nakhon Pathom and Ayuthaya.

The MFA and its Embassy in Bangkok are closely monitoring the
situation.

The MFA said it is concerned about the ongoing developments in
Thailand and trusts that all parties will quickly find an amicable and
peaceful resolution to their differences.

The MFA added that it is important that the situation in Thailand
return to normalcy as soon as possible, as Thailand is a key member of
ASEAN.

Singaporeans who do not have a pressing need to travel to the affected
areas should postpone their trips, the MFA said.

Those who still need to go to Thailand should monitor developments
there and register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at
http://eregister.mfa.gov.sg/.

This will enable the MFA and its Embassy in Bangkok to contact
Singaporeans and render consular assistance in case of emergencies.

The MFA also urged Singaporeans in Bangkok to minimise their movements
outside and remain indoors if there are signs that personal safety may
be at risk.

They should also be on personal alert and monitor the news closely.

The MFA also encouraged all Singaporeans travelling abroad to purchase
comprehensive medical and travel insurance.

Should Singaporeans require assistance, they can contact the Singapore
Embassy in Bangkok or the MFA Duty Officer (24-hours) at:
Embassy of the Republic of Singapore
129 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120
Tel: 001-66-(81) 844-3580/001-66-(2) 286-2111
Fax: 001-66-(2) 286-6966
Email: singemb_bkk(a)sgmfa.gov.sg>
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