Last month in the Consular team #5

[British Consular Team]

Hello again! 

 

This month, the British Embassy is pleased to provide an overview of our work and a bit of up to date information on www.GOV.UK.

 

In October, we managed 117 urgent assistance cases, including arrests and detentions, welfare support, and hospitalizations for various reasons. We extended support to a total of 37 families following the loss of their loved ones, which involved a mixture  of deaths in hospitals and at home. Most  were from natural courses.  Additionally, we issued 33 Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) and offered 198 documentary services (allowing British nationals to get married in Thailand).

 

As you can see, we dealt with a high number of deaths, this is common each month. Apart from providing support to the bereaved families, we also issue a Consular letter for Thai local authorities or hospitals to release the body for burial, cremation, or repatriation. This consular letter is issued free of charge. 

 

While we cannot pay any burial, cremation, or repatriation expenses ourselves or settle any debts (especially hospital bills), we can help transfer money from friends and relatives in the UK to pay any necessary costs here in  Thailand.  We have to hand details of  local and international funeral directors and are constantly up-dating the list.  Please visit GOV.UK for more information about what to do when a British person dies in Thailand.

 

See you next month!

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