Nine nations urged to lift travel
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The Foreign Ministry yesterday called on nine countries to lift their travel warnings about terror threats in Thailand.
Britain, Australia, Austria, Taiwan, South Korea, Italy, Japan, Romania and Canada are still warning their citizens to be careful when visiting Thailand.
“We hope the travel advisories will be adjusted to reflect the current situation,” the ministry’s permanent secretary Sihasak Phuangketkeow said.
Earlier this year, what was believed to be a terror threat in Thailand prompted many countries to issue travel advisories. Thai authorities have already arrested Atris Hussein, believed to be a member of Hezbollah, for the unauthorised possession of chemicals that can be used to make bombs.
Sihasak said the Foreign Ministry had yesterday informed ambassadors that Thai authorities had already taken measures needed to remove any concerns about a terror attack.
Police said investigation into Hussein’s case is ongoing but refused to disclose any details.
