(20/01/2012)
The Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkaew, has expressed concern over the travel alert issued by the U.S. Embassy, as this was an issue that required careful consideration due to the repercussions it could have on Thailand as a whole.
Mr. Thani Thongphakdi, Director-General of the Department of Information and Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, said that Mr. Sihasak met Mrs. Judith Cefkin, Chargé d'Affaires a.i., of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, regarding the travel alert for Bangkok over a possible terrorist threat issued by the United States Embassy.
The Permanent Secretary said that both sides had been in close co-ordination and that necessary measures had already been taken since Thailand became aware of the threat toward the end of 2011. They reaffirmed the importance attached to counter-terrorism and agreed that this particular case underscored the need for closer co-ordination between the two sides.
The Permanent Secretary hoped that the U.S. side would reconsider the travel alert issue, taking into consideration actions and measures taken by the Thai agencies concerned as well as the latest situation in the country, which was normal despite the heightened security as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety. Mrs Cefkin stated that these factors would be taken into account and thanked the Thai side for taking appropriate action and attaching importance to the issue, which has provided the U.S. side with a sense of confidence in the situation.
In response to reporters’ questions on whether the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would also meet with other heads of missions of countries that had issued similar travel advisories and alerts, the Spokesperson stated that this would be considered on a case-by-case basis. Currently, around 15 countries had issued travel advisories and alerts on this issue, with most providing updated information on the current situation and advising their nations to monitor the news closely and exercise caution, not raising the level of warning nor advising their nationals not to travel to Thailand.
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