Foreigners Advised To Keep Themselves Updated On Situation In Bangkok: BSA Law

BSA Law, an international law firm in Thailand, is advising expats and foreign tourists visiting Thailand to stay updated on the latest situation in the capital Bangkok concerning the political unrest and to exercise caution if they need to travel in the city. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) December 06, 2013 - Bangkok - "Tensions have eased since the clashes seen over the past few days, but still we very much advise people to exercise caution and to keep abreast of the latest situation" said Apisakdi Kongkangwanchoke, spokesman for BSA Law.

BSA Law, like many other Thai law firms, are responding to enquiries they have been receiving with this advice. They are also saying that, if possible, people should avoid non-essential travel in Bangkok. Those who have to travel around in the city should stay away from tension hot-spots and to avoid large gatherings of people.

As of Tuesday 3 December, news agencies in Thailand were reporting 34 countries had issued travel warnings while China and Switzerland had offered to broker peace negotiations. The United Nations had also called for restraint on both sides.

Among the list of travel advisories issued were those by the US, Canada, the UK, France, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Russia, Luxembourg, Czech Republic, Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Italy, Israel, Japan, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, India and Mexico.

The advisories are telling their respective nationals to avoid protest-prone areas in Bangkok such as Victory Monument, Democracy Monument and government offices, including the Metropolitan Police headquarters and Royal Thai Police headquarters close to the Siam BTS station and major shopping malls in the Siam area.

Foreign embassies in Thailand are also keeping a close watch on the situation.

BSA Law also tells foreigners residing in Thailand and those visiting as tourists to program local emergency numbers into their phone as a precautionary measure - something it advises them to do for any foreign destination they visit. The Thai law firm also suggests downloading free smartphone apps which were launched in Thailand this year.

These apps are "i lert u" which provides people needing medical assistance with details of emergency units and identifies the closest unit that can assist, and 'Tourist Buddy', which provides travel and safety information for tourists and travelers, and also warns of scams aimed at tourists. Thailand's Tourist Police - which operates the Tourist Police 1155 Hotline - say the initiative ensures 24 hour assistance for users, and a better standard of help for those in need.

About BSA Law:
For nearly 30 years, Bamrung Suvicha Apisakdi Law Associates (BSA Law) has focused on providing reliable legal advice and services to the Thai and foreign business community in Thailand. BSA Law seeks to provide international standards of legal services while retaining the customs of the Thai business culture.

For more information please contact:

Jim Byrne
Business Advisor, BSA Law.
Email: jim ( @ ) bsalaw dot co dot th

http://www.bsalaw.co.th

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