DFA lowers alert level in Thailand
Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario. AP FILE PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has lowered the crisis alert level in Thailand after their government lifted the state of emergency.
“In view of the Thai Government’s decision to lift the state of emergency in Bangkok and surrounding areas effective 19 March 2014, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario lowered the Crisis Alert Level from 2 to 1,” DFA said in a statement Monday.
“Under Alert Level 1, Filipinos in Bangkok and the concerned areas, namely Nonthaburi Province, Lad Lum Kaew District of Pathumthani Province, and Bang Phli District of Samutprakan Province, are advised to take necessary precautions,” the statement said.
A state of emergency was previously declared by the Thai government in light of increasing violence brought by anti-government protesters calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
“There is no ban on the deployment of overseas Filipino workers under Alert Level 1,” DFA said.
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