Warden Message
Possible Demonstrations in front of U.S. Embassy on Tuesday - February 17, 2009
This warden message alerts U.S. Citizens traveling to and residing in Thailand that a gathering of demonstrators of workers who have been laid off from the General Motors plant in Thailand may demonstrate in front of the U.S. Embassy on Wireless Road sometime today, February 17, 2009. We currently do not know what time this may occur.
If/when the demonstrators arrive outside the front entrances of the Embassy compounds, the Embassy may have to close to visitors. This means that there is a possibility that American Citizen Services may be closed for part or all of our public hours, even to those who already have an appointment. Should this occur for even for a short period, we will do all that we can to ensure that everyone who came for services is helped. If you would like to reschedule your appointment, please call us at 02-205-4049 to reschedule for a time that is convenient for you. We regret the possible inconvenience and ask Americans to exercise caution if you are going to be in this vicinity or in the area of any demonstrations.
We wish to remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations.
For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Alerts, Travel Warnings, and health-information resources can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S. and Canada or, for callers in other areas by calling a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
American citizens traveling or residing in Thailand are encouraged to register with the Department of State or the U.S. Embassy. The Embassy is located at 95 Wireless Road in Bangkok. The American Citizen Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy can be reached by calling 66-2-205-4049 and by e-mail at ACSBKK@State.gov. The after hours emergency telephone number is 66-2-205-4000.