In light of the series of security-related incidents in Bangkok this morning, Filipinos in Thailand are urged to remain calm but take extra precautions, and to cooperate with authorities as they implement heightened security measures.
Four bombs have gone off around different parts of Bangkok on Friday morning. Two have been reportedly injured. The first explosion this morning was in front of a Government Building, Building B, in the Lak Si District, in the northern suburbs of the capital. It went off around 7am. The second explosive went off in […]
“The case is now concluded. Perpetrators are members of a human-smuggling network,” said police chief Somyot Poompunmuang.
The two suspects in the Bangkok blast voluntarily showed up to the police, insisting they are tour guides, authorities say.
The two are described by police as persons of interest, and authorities wanted a word with them.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday placed Thailand under the Alert Level 1 (Precautionary Phase) after the bombing incident on August 17.
“The (Philippine) Embassy confirms that one Filipina was injured. She sustained injury to her hearing due to the blast.” - Charles Jose, Foreign Affairs spokesman, PHL Embassy Bangkok.
"The Philippines stands in solidarity with the government and people of Thailand at this trying moment." - DFA
The 'backpack man' is seen seated on a bench very shortly. He is again seen leaving the place immediately without the backpack and with a mobile on his hand.
Thai Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that it would waive visa fee for families and relatives of the foreigners who were injured.
