“The Philippine Embassy in Thailand has advised Filipinos there to observe the curfew imposed by the Thai military which has taken over the government,” reports Louis Bacani on Philstar.com.
The report noted that “earlier this week, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) raised alert level 2 in Thailand following the declaration of martial law by the Thai army to restore peace and order in the country.”
In a public advisory, the embassy urged Filipinos in Thailand should remain indoors during the curfew imposed from 10pm to 5am.
Filipinos in Thailand are also advised to contact the Philippine embassy for emergencies via the following ways:
760 Sukhumvit Road corner Soi Philippines (Soi 30/1) Bangkok 10110, Kingdom of Thailand
Telephone: (+662) 259-0139/40 or (+662) 258-5401
Hotline (for emergency cases only): (+668) 99265954
Email: bangkokpe@gmail.com or bangkok.pe@dfa.gov.ph
Fax: (+662) 259-2809
Website: bangkokpe.com
Facebook: facebook.com/bkkpe
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