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Singaporeans urged to delay travel to Bangkok: MFA

AsiaOne | Wed, Oct 19 2011

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Wednesday has advised Singaporeans to consider delaying travel to Thailand until the flood situation improves.

The Governor of Bangkok, Mr Sukhumbhand Paribatra, warned that Sai Mai and Don Muang districts in northern Bangkok might be hit by floods within the next 48 hours, if reinforcements to the dykes fail.

Given the unpredictable situation, the Singapore Embassy in Bangkok has been advising Singaporeans there to take 'all necessary precautions' should the situation worsen.

The Singapore Embassy will continue to keep in close touch with Singaporeans in Bangkok and will render all necessary consular assistance should the situation deteriorate, the MFA added.

Singaporeans who require consular assistance can contact the Singapore Embassy in Bangkok or the 24-hour hotline of the MFA Duty Office at:

MFA Duty Office

Tel: +65 6379 8800

+65 6379 8855

Email: [email protected]

Singapore Embassy in Bangkok

Tel: +66-(2) 286-2111 (main line)

+66-(81) 844-3580 (after office hours)

Email: [email protected]