UAE issues Thailand travel advisory for Emiratis
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the UAE citizens not to travel at present time to the Kingdom of Thailand, due to tense political situation in the country, except in extremely necessary cases, as reported in Emirates 24I7.
It noted that the warning comes from the ministry’s keenness on the safety of Emiratis abroad. The statement was made by Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, under-secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He said that “the Ministry is closely following the developments of in Thailand and has assigned, in coordination with the UAE Embassy in the country an operation room that works around the clock in order to follow the citizens’ conditions there.”
He also urged the UAE citizens in Thailand to avoid gatherings and demonstrations. The ministry is in continuous communication and follow-up with the UAE Embassy in Thailand in order to ensure Emiratis are safe. Al Hamed called on the citizens to comply fully with warnings until further notice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, adding that the citizens should be careful when travelling abroad. He added that they should read the instructions and travel tips on the website of the Ministry as well as register in “My Presence Service” dedicated to the UAE citizens.
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