The US Embassy in Bangkok issued an emergency message this weekend for US citizens living in Thailand, following attacks on embassies around the Muslim world. Text of the warning is below:
The U.S. Government is saddened by the death of four American personnel, including Ambassador Chris Stevens, in Benghazi, Libya, this week. U.S Embassies in Egypt and Yemen have also faced protests.
The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is not aware at this time of any specific threat to U.S. citizens in Thailand. As a general precaution, the U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens to exercise caution and to be aware of their surroundings, particularly around large crowds or gatherings.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the U.S. Embassy at (66-2) 205-4000 or visit the U.S. Citizens Service website athttp://bangkok.usembassy.gov/. We will post the most updated information on the website.
We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Thailand enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program(STEP) at http://www.travel.state.gov/. STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates, and makes it easier for the embassy or nearest consulate to contact you in an emergency. If you don’t have Internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
Regularly monitor the Department’s website, where you can find current Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and the Worldwide Caution. Read theCountry Specific Information for Thailand. For additional information, refer to “A Safe Trip Abroad.”
Contact the embassy or consulate for up-to-date information on travel restrictions. You can also call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). Follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and download our free Smart Traveler iPhone App to have travel information at your fingertips.
