Sunday, April 1, 2012

S'poreans advised to postpone non-essential travel to southern Thailand

SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is advising Singaporeans to postpone non-essential travel to the southern provinces of Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and Songkhla in Thailand for the time being.

This is view of the recent bomb blasts in Yala and in Hat Yai, which had led to the fire at the Lee Gardens Plaza Hotel.

Singaporeans who need to travel to these provinces are advised to monitor local news and developments and take all necessary precautions for their personal safety.

They should also buy comprehensive travel insurance.

MFA adds that it continues to closely monitor the situation in Hat Yai.

It says all 31 Singaporeans there, including ten who were at the affected hotel are safe.

An MFA officer is also in Hat Yai to provide consular assistance to these Singaporeans and to determine if there are other Singaporeans who may need assistance.

Singaporeans who require consular assistance should contact the Singapore Embassy in Bangkok or the MFA Duty Officer at :
Embassy of the Republic of Singapore
129 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120
Tel: 001-66-(81) 844-3580 / 001-66-(2) 286-2111/ 001-66-(81) 8443580
(Duty Officer)
Fax: 001-66-(2) 286-6966
Email: singemb_bkk@sgmfa.gov.sg ; singemb_bkk@sgmfa.gov.sg
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - MFA Duty Office
Tel: 6379 8800, 6379 8855 (24 hours)
Fax: 6476-7302
Email: mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg

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