Greetings once again!

 

We’re back with our usual update.

 

In the past month, we provided Consular assistance to 115 urgent cases, including situations such as missing persons, welfare support, hospitalizations for various reasons, and arrests. Our assistance extended to 49 families coping with the loss of loved ones, involving a mix of hospital and home deaths, primarily from natural causes. Additionally, we issued 45 Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) and provided 148 documentary services.

 

We've noticed a growing trend in elderly welfare in Thailand, especially among those vulnerable due to dementia. Many are under the care of care homes or caregivers. To ensure proper care for those with dementia, we partnered with Dementia Carer Count in the UK, delivering intensive two-day training sessions for care home service providers in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with participants expressing the value and knowledge gained in supporting individuals with dementia.

 

As the Christmas season approaches, the Consular Section of the British Embassy Bangkok wishes you a Merry and Safe Christmas. If you're planning to travel, remember to obtain travel insurance, sign up for Travel Advice for your destination if leaving Thailand, and check the validity of your passport (ensure the back page is filled with emergency contact details).

 

If you have any suggestions on what else we should include in our monthly update, please feel free to let us know.

 

Wishing you a joyful Christmas and safe travels.

Thank you once again for the update. As usual it is good to hear from you.

 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and all of your colleagues at the Embassy. Thank you for all the help and assistance you have provided British Citizens this year and the wider work that you have carried out.