46 embassies and consulates issue travel warnings for Bangkok

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46 countries, territories, travel warnings, Bangkok
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BANGKOK, Jan 15 - Forty six out of 68 embassies and consulates in the Thai capital have advised their nationals, especially those in Bangkok, to avoid staying near demonstration sites, and ensuring that they follow up updates about the shutdown.

The Ministry of Tourism and Sport announced Wednesday that 46 countries and territories have so far issued travel warnings to their citizens including the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, the Great Britain, Ireland, France, Sweden, Germany, Austria, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Romania, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Switzerland, Slovak, Russia, Kazakhstan, Poland, Czech, Turkey, Israel, the UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, India, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines.

Many embassies have continued to update their warnings in following up the People's Democratic Reform Committee’s plan to rally at major intersections in Bangkok until the end of the week to pressure the caretaker government to step down. Citizens of the 46 mentioned countries and territories have been asked to avoid the rally sites as it can escalate into violence and that they should allow extra time to travel to the airport.

Meanwhile, East Asian countries and territories, especially China, have asked their citizens, especially those living in Bangkok, to closely monitor the situations and to avoid protest sites. Hong Kong still maintains red travel alert raised earlier in the Thai capital.

Taiwanese and Filipinos have been advised not to wear red or yellow for their own safety. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2014-01-15

[EricBerg]

They seriously consider things may get very nasty. Hearing the latest plans from Suthep, they have all the reason to think so. Very sad indeed.

[tomyummer]

Shouldn't wear black too.

Edited January 15, 2014 by tomyummer

[dahinni]

Shouldn't wear black too.

Right

[Costas2008]

I think the Greek embassy is reading Thai Visa Forum.

I accused them before for doing nothing constructive to help their citizens.

Congratulations......better late than never!

[ggold]

They seriously consider things may get very nasty. Hearing the latest plans from Suthep, they have all the reason to think so. Very sad indeed.

Even sadder that the government have behaved in such a way, to warrant what is happening!

[Mampara]

They seriously consider things may get very nasty. Hearing the latest plans from Suthep, they have all the reason to think so. Very sad indeed.

Good idea, stay away until we sort out this Cr*p, then come back to a new and broke country.

[NongKhaiKid]

In addition to the travel advisory from Japan the Japanese Chamber of Commerce in Bangkok has issued a letter signed by officials of 1,500 Japanese companies in Thailand warning about withdrawal and lack of future investment if protests and political upheaval persists.

The Ministry of Tourism, TAT et al might shrug off travel advisories but threats of companies pulling out and potential loss of investment is much harder to ignore.

[thailiketoo]

They seriously consider things may get very nasty. Hearing the latest plans from Suthep, they have all the reason to think so. Very sad indeed.

Even sadder that the government have behaved in such a way, to warrant what is happening!

Even sadder than that is, No they have not but you think they have.

[kurtgruen]

To tell them, to stay away from protest sites, is good advise. Of course, if it was me, I would not heed such advise, because it it way too much fun, to listen to the free entertainment and to watch history being made

They are not telling them, not to come, just to stay away from the protest sites.

As for the Japanese companies, well, I guess, they could try their luck in Cambodia

The Japanese, I see, doing business up here, in the North, seem to be quite happy. They have cheap labor costs and make a s$#tload of money in this Country.

Lots of manipulation going on, but the protesters are still there, contrary, to what most people thought, for a few months now. I still believe, that this Government is a goner. The protesters need to step up their actions, to keep people interested. If they do that, its' bye bye miss Yingluck

[thailiketoo]

To tell them, to stay away from protest sites, is good advise. Of course, if it was me, I would not heed such advise, because it it way too much fun, to listen to the free entertainment and to watch history being made

They are not telling them, not to come, just to stay away from the protest sites.

As for the Japanese companies, well, I guess, they could try their luck in Cambodia

The Japanese, I see, doing business up here, in the North, seem to be quite happy. They have cheap labor costs and make a s$#tload of money in this Country.

Lots of manipulation going on, but the protesters are still there, contrary, to what most people thought, for a few months now. I still believe, that this Government is a goner. The protesters need to step up their actions, to keep people interested. If they do that, its' bye bye miss Yingluck

Someone will eventually ask where are the protestors getting their money from and someone will eventually give them an accurate answer. It is already in the international press. At that point the protest will be over. They really do keep the tanks up well for being as old as they are.

[evadgib]

I think the Greek embassy is reading Thai Visa Forum.

I accused them before for doing nothing constructive to help their citizens.

Congratulations......better late than never!

Greece assuming presidency of the EU on 01 Jan 14 likely had something to do with it.

Edited January 15, 2014 by evadgib

[suthansman]

Shouldn't wear black too.

Right

Black with red and yellow spots?

[ChangMaiSausage]

Just booked my flights from Taiwan to Bangkok an hour ago.

Lets hope they stay away from the airport.

As for the financial implications earler last week 33THB to 1$, now that troubles are esclating the THB is getting stronger?

[gerry123]

In addition to the travel advisory from Japan the Japanese Chamber of Commerce in Bangkok has issued a letter signed by officials of 1,500 Japanese companies in Thailand warning about withdrawal and lack of future investment if protests and political upheaval persists.

The Ministry of Tourism, TAT et al might shrug off travel advisories but threats of companies pulling out and potential loss of investment is much harder to ignore.

i think Toyota have made plans for the relocation of the vios range

[americaninbangkok]

Black with red and yellow spots?

NO! They'd just figure you were some exotic rare animal, cut off your testicles, and sell them, your skin, and your fingernails on the black market or try to smuggle you out (if Swampy is still open).

[Theoutsider]

Shouldn't wear black too.

Or red ....or yellow. Pink?

[Jawnie]

None of this would be necessary if the elites in Bangkok weren't such bad losers and poor sports. Elections have consequences. The anti-government protesters need to respect the votes of the winning majority.

[Alwyn]

The embassies have to issue travel warnings when stuff like this happens. It's their duty to inform their citizens, that's one reason embassies and consulates are here (ONE reason!) It's pretty mild, stay away rfom protest sites. Not "don't travel to Thailand". I pray it stays peaceful - can't see it but we can always hope...

[Alwyn]

I didn't see Syria on the list.. nor Bangladesh

[retell]

Can i expect trouble going from airport to mochit busstation ? Or better get connecting flight to say roiet

[crazykopite]

I cannot understand how one nutcase can cause all this mayhem that need to arrest him for his outstanding murder charge and lock him up. This is going to put Thailand back years people will get sick and tired of all the hassle remember the last time when the airport was shut down it took days to get travellers back home no government in the western world would allow a man like Suthep to do what he is doing the guy is just plain crazy and at the end of the day nothing will be achieved, there is no consideration for those in Bangkok forced to close there business down for a week or so and at the end of the day when people do not have the money to make up for loss revenue Suthep will go home where no doubt he has million stashed under his bed.

[Charma]

They seriously consider things may get very nasty. Hearing the latest plans from Suthep, they have all the reason to think so. Very sad indeed.

Even sadder that the government have behaved in such a way, to warrant what is happening!

If only they would abandon democracy and let the unelected take charge, everything would be fine.

[thhMan]

When will the authorities realize the difference between protesting and terrorism?

Once they have figured out, then things may have a chance of getting sorted.

[Suradit69]

They seriously consider things may get very nasty. Hearing the latest plans from Suthep, they have all the reason to think so. Very sad indeed.

Even sadder that the government have behaved in such a way, to warrant what is happening!

But at least the Thai Visa chorus have something other than jet ski operators and railing heights on balconies to whine about.

And think of all the Thai Visa warriors who can use this opportunity to write to friends & family back home telling them about how they bravely face death on a daily basis here in the trenches at the vortex of rebellion.

[KhunWichai]

So I can't go out in white, red, black, yellow, blue.............. may aswell just nude up...............

[PhilipCook]

a few less tourists is a good thing

[englishoak]

So I can't go out in white, red, black, yellow, blue.............. may aswell just nude up...............

Thats illegal as is going shirtless

You can still wear pink or green

[rebelplatoon]

Orange is a good idea, though it might piss off the Irish... Orange is a mix of.... Aaah yellow and red!

[monkeycountry]

None of this would be necessary if the elites in Bangkok weren't such bad losers and poor sports. Elections have consequences. The anti-government protesters need to respect the votes of the winning majority.

A very simple look at things indeed

Imagine you and 2 other guys had a vote on whether to steal your money and/or kill you, they voted for and you against. Would you then consider yourself a "poor sport" if you did not agree to that?

The government is literally trying to kill the country financially, backed by a majority who know nothing whatsoever about economics, and do not care either. Fortunately a minority does understand economics and other related issues, and are currently trying to stop it. You call them poor sports, but I bet people in Greece (the birthplace of democracy) wish someone had done something similar in Greece over the past 30-40 years.