GENERAL ADVICE TO MALAYSIANS RESIDING AND WORKING IN BANGKOK - 19/5/2010

GENERAL ADVICE TO MALAYSIANS RESIDING AND WORKING IN BANGKOK– 19 MAY 2010


In view of the increasing tense and dangerous situation, the Embassy would like to advise fellow Malaysians living and residing in Bangkok the following:

a) to avoid from visiting the hotspots occupied by the red-shirts particularly, Ratchaprasong Intersection, Lumpini Park, Silom Road,Saladaeng Road, Sathorn Road, Rama IV Road and their surrounding areas;

b) to take extreme care about personal safety and always be vigilant;

c) to avoid non-essential travel within Bangkok;

d) to remain indoor if violent erupts;

e) to monitor events and the latest developments by monitoring the news from local and international media (print and electronic);

f) to register with the Embassy of Malaysia by calling up the Embassy or sending an email to the number and address stated below;

g) to contact the operation room of the Malaysian Embassy in Bangkokfor assistance, if necessary.

Embassy of Malaysia
35 South Sathorn Road
Tungmahamek, Sathorn
Bangkok 10120
Tel : +662 629 6800
Email : malbangkok@kln.gov.my

2. The operation room can be contacted at number +662 629 6800. The operation room operates everyday from 4.00pm to 10.00pm on weekdays and from 10.00am to 10.00pm on Saturdays and Sundays.