(24/01/2012)
 China
has lifted its travel alert for Thailand over a possible terrorist
threat, following the meeting between Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra
and Mr. Guan Mu, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to
Thailand, during the Chinese New Year reception at the Chinese Embassy
on 18 January 2012. Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul expressed his appreciation to the Chinese Ambassador and the Chinese authorities concerned for the decision to lift the travel alert, which demonstrated the Chinese government’s confidence in the actions and measures taken by the Thai government. The Foreign Minister also stated that this decision was good news for Thailand’s tourism, especially during the Chinese New Year holidays. As for other 19 countries which still retain their travel advisories and alerts for Thailand, most of which referred to the alert issued by the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, the Foreign Minister expressed hope that these countries would take into consideration actions and measures taken by the Thai security agencies, as well as the latest situation in the country and consider lifting their travel advisories and alerts for Thailand, as China had done. He said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also been providing updated information on the current situation, along with the actions and measures taken by the Thai government, to diplomatic missions and international organizations in Thailand as well as to Thai embassies and consulates-general abroad, so that they may inform their respective host countries of the latest situation. Moreover, Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkaew, Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, had expressed concern over the U.S. Embassy’s travel alert with Mrs. Judith Cefkin, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires, a.i., during their meeting on 17 January 2012. The U.S. Embassy would consult with the U.S. government on the matter. |
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