18 October 2023 at 13:23 PUBLISHED
Thai travelers have been forewarned by the Foreign Affairs Ministry to stay away from conflict zones and protests regarding the Israeli-Hamas battle for their own safety.
Please take steps, following announcements from local authorities, and been carefull entering, or prevent, areas that are the issue of warnings when there is a combat situation in Israel and discord between groups of people, representative Kanchana Patarachoke said on Wednesday.
The travel advice came in response to current advice from the Thai offices in Paris and Brussels to Thais to stay away from crowded places in both cities.
Following new explosive hazards in France, the Thai embassy in Paris advised taking measures on Tuesday. Thais were advised to stay away from filled places by the Thai consulate in Belgium.
The government, according to Ms. Kanchana, is not forbidding travel abroad because it is a private right. But, in case they require assistance, Thai travelers should be prepared with the contact information of the appropriate Thai offices.
” We advise being cautious and paying attention to data provided by local government and offices.” No one is prohibited from traveling by us. Vacation can go on. However, when there is a situation,( travelers ) must decide where to go and stay away from areas with crowds or conflict ,” the spokeswoman said.