DFA raises alert level 1 in Thailand | Global News

DFA raises alert level 1 in Thailand

By: - Reporter / @NCorralesINQ
/ 07:08 PM August 19, 2015

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday raised alert level 1 or precautionary phase in Thailand following the deadly bomb blast in Bangkok.

DFA said “alert level 1 is issued when there are valid signs of internal disturbance, instability, and external threat to the host country. Filipinos are alerted to take necessary precautions.”

The DFA advised Filipinos to avoid the following areas, as specified by the Thai police:

Article continues after this advertisement

Rajaprasong intersection

FEATURED STORIES

Patumwan intersection

Silom road

Article continues after this advertisement

Khao San road

Article continues after this advertisement

Narathiwat intersection

Article continues after this advertisement

Victory monument

Tuk Chai intersection

Article continues after this advertisement

Benjasiri Park

Soi Thong Lor

Sukhumvit Road

The Philippine Embassy is ready to extend assistance, if necessary, to the estimated 15,000 Filipinos in Thailand.

On Monday, August 17, a bomb explosion in Bangkok killed at least 22 and injured dozens of people.

RELATED STORIES

Thai blast strikes blow to tourism, pillar of ailing economy

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

Police chief: Bangkok bombing carried out by ‘a network’

TAGS: Bombing, Department of Foreign Affairs, DFA, embassy, Filipinos, Global Nation

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.