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U.S. Meets Thai Supreme Commander For Bombings

The U.S. Ambassador met with the Thai Supreme Commander on Thursday to discuss the three bomb blasts in downtown Bangkok. The U.S. Embassy Spokesman confirmed the U.S. did not discourage its citizens to travel to Thailand but suggested that they be careful. Before U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Kristie Kenny traveled to meet Supreme Commander Gen.Thanasak Patimapakorn at 2 pm today, U.S. Embassy Spokesman Braunohler told reporters that U.S. diplomats regularly talked to Thai officials in the national police bureau, the army and national security units. He said the meeting between the Ambassador and the Supreme Commander today would touch on the 14 February blasts in Bangkok. The U.S. Embassy expressed deep sorrow with the injured, the Spokesman said. Mr. Braunohler also remarked that it was still too early to make conclusions about the incident or voicing personal views since authorities were investigating the blasts. The most important issue right now was security for Ameri…

US Consulate In Chiang Mai On Security Alert

The US Consulate General in Chiang Mai has tightened security after the province has been named a terror target. Following 3 blasts in central Bangkok on Tuesday, the US government and 9 other countries have issued alert messages for their citizens while traveling in Thailand. Included in the alert is the list of provinces that Washington has named as possible terror target, and Chiang Mai is one of them. As a result, the US Consulate General has stepped up security measures, such as thorough searches on visitors and their belongings, more security guards around its premises, and a ban on parking near the compound wall. Elsewhere in the province, the Chiang Mai Police Department has also ordered more patrols at all popular tourist attractions, other foreign consulates, and areas popular among foreign expatriates in the province. News from NNT

Thailand Foreign Ministry Meet Ambassadors For Terror Alert

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will this week invite ambassadors of 16 countries which have not yet canceled the terror alert for Thailand to explain the current situation to them. Foreign Affairs Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul said although the U.S.’s terror alert was still in place, the U.S. embassy had agreed to lower the alert level. The terror alert message which used to appear on the front page of the embassy’s website is now on the inner page. The permanent secretary for foreign affairs is scheduled to convene with the ambassadors of 16 countries, including the U.S., within this week in order to create a better understanding with them about the current situation in Thailand. The meeting is being arranged as it has been 15 days from the period of 13-15 January, during which the countries feared that terrorist attacks might take place in the Kingdom. News from NNT

Tshering Dorji Bhutanese Ambassador To Bid Farewell From Thailand

His Excellency Mr. Tshering Dorji, Bhutanese Ambassador to Thailand, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra at the Government House to bid farewell upon completing his term of office in Thailand. Prime Minister Yingluck greeted and thanked Mr. Tshering for encouraging good relationships between Thailand and Bhutan. She also expressed appreciations towards His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of the Kingdom of Bhutan for allowing the Thai government to exhibit a sacred tooth relic of Buddha Kassapa in Thailand since December 2011. The lending of the relic is intended to celebrate the 7th cycle birthday anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and to boost morale of Thai people, many of whom were affected by the flood situation. Mr. Tshering said that it was the first time for the relic to be exhibited outside the Kingdom of Bhutan, and the lending reflected the well-established and amicable relations between the two countries. On…

Thailand Invited DCM of U.S. Embassy In Bangkok To Discuss Terror Alert

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has invited the Deputy Chief of Mission from the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok to discuss Thailand's security after the latter's posting of terror warnings last week. Mr. Thani Thongphakdi, Director-General of the Department of Information and Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, said that Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Permanent Secretary of Foreign Ministry, on Tuesday, invited Ms. Judith Beth Cefkin, Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, to a meeting on Thailand's security situation. The meeting cane on the heels of the US Embassy's last week posting of terror warnings for American citizens in the Thai capital. Ms. Celfkin joined the meeting on behalf of Ambassador Kristie Kenney, who is on mission overseas. According to the Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Mr. Sihasak has expressed Thailand's concerns over the terror alerts, which should have been handled with caution and discretion as such actions could have serious impacts on Th…

Yingluck Shinawatra Celebrates Chinese New Year at Chinese Embassy

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra paid a visit to the Chinese Embassy earlier this morning to attend the Chinese New Year celebration during which she was told to paint an eye on a lion mask, a symbolic gesture, according to a Chinese belief, to bring prosperity and happiness to Thai and Chinese people in Thailand. Ms. Yingluck was greeted by the ambassador, Mr. Guan Mu, upon her arrival. Participants of this event had witnessed spectacular performances ranging from lion dances to Chinese opera, clay sculpturing and paintings, as well as Chinese music using both Thai and Chinese musical instruments. An on behalf of the Thai people, the Prime Minister wished on the occasion Chinese people in China a very happy Chinese New Year. Her message was also broadcast live via the CCTV of China. Many Thai people of Chinese descendant, Chinese nationals and business people have also been to the Chinese embassy this morning to celebrate this important day. News from NNT

Security Beefed Up At US And Israeli Embassies In Thailand

National Police Chief Police General Priewpan Damapong has ordered 24-hour surveillance on the US and Israeli embassies as well as tourist attractions in Bangkok to ensure no violence. Pol. Gen. Priewpan has given instructions to the Metropolitan Police Bureau, the Crime Suppression Division and the Tourist Police to stringently monitor the areas at risk of being attacked by terrorists, such as Khao San Road, Soi Rambuttri and Soi Sukhumvit 22. Security around the embassies of the US and Israel has also been beefed up since these two countries are well-known enemies of terrorism. At the same time, Patrol and Special Branch officers have been instructed to monitor the safety of other embassies in Bangkok. The Royal Thai Police asks the public to rest assured of their security since Thailand is not a common terrorist target. Meanwhile, the Immigration Bureau will collaborate with Israeli Police and Public Security Attaché for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, Mr. Yaki O…

Embassies Issue Traveler Alerts in Bangkok Thailand

The Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul said he felt disappointed that the US, Canadian and Australian embassies in Bangkok had issued warnings to their citizens of possible terrorist attacks in the capital without discussing the issue with the Thai Foreign Ministry first. He said the move would affect Thailand’s tourism industry and confidence in its public security. The ministry would send letters to the American, Canadian and Australian ambassadors, seeking explanations about the issuance of the warnings before taking counter measures. Mr Surapong echoed earlier remarks made by Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung that the Thai authorities had received information about the terror suspect before the US issued the warning. Police detained a Lebanese man linked to the Hizbollah group at Suvarnabhumi airport on Thursday night as he attempted to leave the kingdom. The man allegedly told police that his group had planned to attack public areas in Bangkok but cancelled it…

Warns U.S. Embassy Bomb Plot Thwarted in Bangkok

Warning for the U.S. Embassy Bomb Plot

The U.S. Embassy had circulated a warning that there was a real and credible terrorist threat against Americans in Bangkok, and Israel issued a similar warning to its citizens. Thai authorities confirmed being informed of a plot and said they were pursuing the missing suspect.

The warnings came during heightened tension over U.S. and Israeli responses to the prospect that Iran is going forward with developing nuclear weapons. Check also the CIA home page.

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Danish Embassy Promoted Helmet Campaign in Thailand

News from the Danish Embassy in Bangkok.

Mikael H. Winther is the Ambassador of Denmark to Thailand and his wife Ratanawadee H. Winther played in each their way a significant role at an event on 11 January to promote the use of motorcycle helmets in Thailand.

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