General Advisory Note from the Embassy of Malaysia in Bangkok - 23rd Apil 2010

GENERAL ADVICE TO MALAYSIANS ON THE SITUATION IN BANGKOK

In view of the latest developments in Bangkok which have escalated to a worrying and dangerous situation, we would like to make the following advice for Malaysians who are living in or visiting Bangkok:

a) to avoid from visiting the hotspots occupied by the red-shirts and multi-coloured shirts, particularly, Ratchaprasong Intersection, Lumpini Park, Silom Road and their surrounding areas where the roads have been partially closed;

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

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

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

e) to contact the Embassy for assistance, if necessary.


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

23 April 2010