Bangkok Security Raised After Foreign Embassy Alerts

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Picture courtesy of Thai PBS

 

Security around the Erawan Shrine and the bustling Ratchaprasong intersection in Bangkok has been noticeably heightened. This comes as a precautionary measure following alerts issued by the US and Japanese embassies, urging their citizens to remain vigilant in crowded areas of the city.

 

The advisories were prompted by the recent deportation of 40 Uyghurs from Thailand to China, an action that has drawn international attention. Historically, such deportations have led to heightened concerns about retaliations. In 2015, a tragic bombing at the Erawan Shrine resulted in 20 fatalities and injuries to 125 people, corresponding with a similar deportation event.

 

Currently, a mix of uniformed and plainclothes police officers from Lumpini Police Station have been assigned to the area surrounding the Erawan Shrine, an attraction notable among Chinese tourists. This measure aims to monitor potential threats in this usually packed locale.

 

Authorities have also engaged local vendors in the area to report any suspicious activities or objects, cautioning them against accepting items for temporary safekeeping.

 

In conjunction with these security efforts, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has installed additional surveillance cameras with advanced AI technology at the intersection.

Though a city official clarified that this initiative is part of an ongoing plan originally aimed at reducing illegal motorcycle traffic on sidewalks, not a direct response to the recent embassy advisories.

 

The deployment of enhanced security measures at these popular tourist sites underscores the delicate balance Thailand is trying to maintain amid international diplomatic pressures and domestic safety concerns. The Erawan Shrine, a revered site visited by millions, remains a potent symbol of cultural diversity and resilience, even as it becomes a focal point for heightened vigilance.

 

As the situation develops, the local authorities and embassies encourage both residents and visitors to remain alert and report any concerning activities.

 

These steps are part of a broader effort to ensure safety without disrupting the vibrant tourist atmosphere that characterises one of Bangkok's most iconic areas.

 

With these measures in place, both Thailand's residents and its visitors are reminded of the ongoing complexities at the intersection of global politics and local safety, underscoring the indispensable role of cooperation and vigilance in tackling such challenges, reported ThaiPBS.

 

-- 2025-03-03

 

 

[Tropicalevo]

Any repercussions are down to you Thailand.

You deported innocent refugees to a country that has committed genocide to the people of their race.

[Emdog]

Uh, ever consider potential bombers might choose a different site?

[SOTIRIOS]

...Diversion Tactic...(?)

 

...Prefixed By Forced Expulsion Of Refugees....

...Sound Scripted (?)...

[hotchilli]

21 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Any repercussions are down to you Thailand.

You deported innocent refugees to a country that has committed genocide to the people of their race.

Thailand really does know how to score an own goal