US Issues Bankok Terror Warning

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US warns of Bangkok terrorist threat

US warns of Bangkok terrorist threat
The United States has warned of a terrorist threat against foreign tourists in Thailand, which said it was tracking two suspects who had entered the kingdom.
"Foreign terrorists may be currently looking to conduct attacks against tourist areas in Bangkok in the near future," the US embassy in Bangkok said on Friday in an emergency message posted on its website.
"US citizens are urged to exercise caution when visiting public areas where large groups of Western tourists gather in Bangkok."
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US ambassador Kristie Kenney wrote on the Twitter social media website that the threat was "credible" and specific to Bangkok


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Figured I would post up for any AFFers travelling into Bankok. No idea if it bears any relation to BKK (presumably not).

Updated smartraveller notice too

Travel Advice for Thailand - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade[/url]]

On 13 January 2012, the US Government warned its citizens in Thailand that foreign terrorists may be currently looking to conduct attacks against tourist areas in Bangkok in the near future. You should exercise a high degree of caution in Bangkok, monitor the media for latest developments and follow the instructions of local authorities.
There is a threat of terrorist attack in Thailand. We continue to receive reports that terrorists may be planning attacks against a range of targets, including locations frequented by tourists and foreigners.
Thai authorities have on a number of occasions warned of the possibility of bombings in Thailand to coincide with symbolic dates or holidays, including in Bangkok and the southern provinces.
In planning your activities, consider the kinds of places known to be terrorist targets and the level of security provided. These include places frequented by foreigners such as embassies, shopping malls, markets, banks, clubs, hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, schools, places of worship, outdoor recreation events, beach resorts and tourist areas. Public buildings, public transport, airports and sea ports are also potential targets for attack.

 

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If there is anyone in those areas please be mindful on the potential threat.

 

[The Rok]

Been watching this for a few days now. We are supposed to be off to coughet for a bit of work RnR in March but I may just reconsider that.