Thais in Dhaka warned to avoid trouble areas

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Thais in Dhaka warned to avoid trouble areas



BANGKOK: -- Thai citizens living or visiting Dhaka and other major cities in Bangladesh to exercise caution following rising political violence that has killed four people and injured scores.

The first warning was issued by the Royal Thai Embassy in Bangladesh.

It warned Thai citizens to exercise caution and avoid government offices and important venues in Dhaka and other major cities prone to political protests following violent clash

It said the political tension in Bangladesh has risen following sporadic violence between anti-government demonstrators and the government forces in several cities that killed four and injured 161.

The violence followed street protests by the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its 20 allies against the Jan 5 general elections. The government had reacted by confining BNP Khaleda Zia to her office.

This prompted Ms Zia to call on her supporters to besiege roads, trains, highways, railways and naval routes to put pressure on the government to hold fresh polls.

As the situation has become increasingly tense, the embassy warned Thais to closely monitor the situation and exercise extra caution when travelling.

The embassy advised them to avoid Government House, major government offices, political party offices, educational institutes, business areas in Dhaka and major cities.

If there is no necessity for travel, they were told to stay in their accommodations during the protests and ensure that they have sufficient food and drinking water during the protest period.

In case of emergency, Thai nationals can contact the embassy via telephone at +88 (02) 8812795, +88 (02) 8812796 Ext 101 and 107, +88 (01) 681792262 or by e-mail at [email protected], the statement of the embassy stated.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/thais-dhaka-warned-avoid-trouble-areas


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[Kooweerup]

They should feel right at home and be proud that Bangladesh is adopting Thainess.

[Thai at Heart]

Cue the Bangladeshi foreign minister to "slam Thai foreign ministry for criticising ".

Banglavisa.com threads filled with bangladeshis saying " if u don't like it leave".

Expats begging "please".

[bangon04]

In particular Thais were warned not to go to the wholesale garments market and pick fights with local vendors after haggling about wholesale prices for several hours...

[rickirs]

Will Gen. & PM Prayuth encourage a military coup in Bangladesh to resolve the political conflict there?