Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) says Singaporeans
who do not have a pressing need to travel to Bangkok are advised to
postpone their travel plans to a later date.
This follows the declaration of a state of emergency in the Thai
capital on Tuesday morning.
Singaporeans intending to travel to Thailand should closely
monitor news developments there, says the MFA.
Should they decide to travel, they are advised to register with
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at its website at
www.mfa.gov.sg.
A ministry’s spokesman says this would enable it and the Embassy
in Bangkok to contact Singaporeans and render them the necessary
consular assistance in case of emergencies.
When in Bangkok, Singaporeans are advised to avoid areas where
there is a risk of disturbance, like the Government House.
They should also take the necessary precautions for their
personal safety.
The MFA stresses that during this period of uncertainty,
Singaporeans are advised to monitor the local news diligently and
be prepared to face inconveniences in their travel. They are
advised to buy comprehensive medical and travel insurance.
Should Singaporeans require assistance, they can contact the
Singapore Embassy in Bangkok or the MFA Duty Officer.
The telephone number in Bangkok is 001—66—(81) 844—3580, while
the Singapore numbers are 6379 8800 or 6379 8855.
The MFA says that as a close friend of Thailand, Singapore has
been following the recent political developments there with sadness
and concern.
Responding to media queries, an MFA spokesman says Singapore
hopes all parties will respect the law and exercise utmost
restraint to enable normalcy to be restored as soon as
possible.
— CNA/ir