Thursday, 24 November 2011

MFA withdraws Bangkok travel warning

Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has said it no longer advises Singaporeans to consider deferring non-essential travel to Bangkok.

This is because the flood situation in Bangkok has improved.

The ministry said that Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has announced that inner Bangkok will be safe from floods as measures to stem the flooding have been successful.

It advised Singaporeans already in Bangkok and those planning to visit to avoid flood-affected areas to take necessary precautions including heeding instructions of the local authorities and to closely monitor the local news.

It added that concerns about the possibility of outbreaks of water-borne diseases such as leptospirosis remain.

Those travelling to Thailand who have not eRegistered with the ministry are advised to do so at its.

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