M'sians advised to be cautious and alert in Thailand: Ambassador

13 Aug 2016 / 13:31 H.
    M'sians advised to be cautious and alert in Thailand: Ambassador
    A man walks past the site of a small bomb blast and arson attack on Bang Niang market, Takua Pa, near Khao Lak in Phang Nga province of Thailand on Aug 12, 2016. A string of bomb attacks hit popular tourist towns across Thailand, leaving four dead and many wounded, with authorities on August 12 ruling out terrorism despite suspicions insurgents in the kingdom's deep south are responsible. — AFP

BANGKOK: Malaysians visiting Thailand have been told to be more conscious of safety and to be more alert of their surroundings.
Malaysian Ambassador to Thailand Datuk Nazirah Hussain issued the advisory to Malaysian citizens who are in Thailand or are planning to visit the country soon following the latest developments in the country.
"Malaysians who are presently in Thailand or are planning to visit the country soon should be extra careful for their own safety.
"This is because nobody knows whether bombing incidents which hit several southern Thai provinces last night will recur," she told Bernama today.
Thai police said there were incidents of bomb explosion in several southern Thailand provinces last night which killed four people and injured 35 others.
So far the embassy has not received any reports of injuries involving Malaysians in the violence and will continue to monitor the situation.
Nazirah also said Malaysians who are currently in Thailand or are planning to visit the country could contact the Malaysian embassy in Bangkok at +66-2-6296800 (office hours) or +66-87-0284659 (after office hours).
The Malaysian Embassy which is situated at 33-35, South Sathorn Road, Tungmahamek, Sathorn, can also be contacted at +66-2-6792208 or +66-2-6792270 or via email at mwbangkok@kln.gov.my.
The Malaysian Consulate General in Songkhla can be contacted at +66-7-311062 or +66-7-4316274 or via facsimile line at +66-7-4324004.
The consulate office located at No.4, Sukhum Road, Muang District, Songkhla 90000, Thailand is also contactable via its email address at mwsongkhla@kln.gov.my.— Bernama

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