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