Pinoys in Thailand given emergency numbers in case of trouble

Protesters start shutdown of Bangkok
Protesters start 'shutdown' of Bangkok. Anti-government protesters block the road at one of the major intersections in central Bangkok on Monday, January 13. Thailand braced for a 'shutdown' of its capital by protesters who want to topple Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and install an unelected government, as fears grew that the southeast Asian country could be heading for civil war. Reuters/Athit Perawongmetha
Filipinos in Thailand may want to keep a list of numbers handy in case they get caught up in the tension there.

The Philippine Embassy in Thailand on Monday provided a list of these numbers, including the hotline of the Thai Traffic Police, in case of any untoward incident in connection with the political turmoil there.

“The Thai Traffic Police’s emergency contact number is 1197 (24 hours) or call Pol.Lt.Kornnarong 082-332-0707. Real time info can be found on http://traffic.longdo.com,” it said.

Other agencies involved in assisting tourists include:

  • Tourism Authority of Thailand, 1672
  • Thai Tourist Police, 1155
  • Suvarnabhumi Airport Operation Center, 02134-4077
  • Don Mueang Airport Operation Center, 02535-3431
  • Tourist Assistance Center (temporary), 02401-1111
  • Thai Traffic Police, 1197
  • Bangkok Tourism Division, 0-2225-7612-4
  • Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (city bus service), 1348
  • State Railway of Thailand, 1690
  • Transport Co. Ltd. (inter-provincial bus service), 1490
  • Airports of Thailand (Suvarnabhumi Airport), 1722
  • Thai Airways International, 02356-1111
  • Bangkok Airways, 1771
  • Nok Air, 1318
  • Thai AirAsia, 0-2515-9999
  • Thai Hotel Association, 0-2216-9496

Filipinos can also email authorities at touristcenter13@gmail.com and tsc@mots.go.th; or visit websites tourismthailand.org and tatnews.org.

There were 16,303 Filipinos in Thailand as of December 2012, according to the stock estimate of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas.

In a notice on the situation in Thailand, the embassy cautioned Filipinos in Bangkok against wearing red or yellow. It also reminded Filipinos there to avoid large crowds and demonstrations “as there have been incidents of violence with some fatalities.”

The embassy also said while public transportation such as the Sky-train, MRT, taxis, and motorbikes is normal, visitors to Bangkok at this time may experience increased traffic congestion and security measures.

The embassy said Filipinos in emergencies may reach it at No. 760 Sukhumvit Road, Soi 30/1 Bangkok 10110, Thailand. It said its other contact details include:

  • Hotline: (08) 992-65954
  • Trunkline:  (02) 259-0139 up to 40, loc. 113 to 115
  • Email: bangkok.pe@dfa.gov.ph or bangkokpe@gmail.com

On Monday, Thailand braced for a "shutdown" of its capital by protesters who want to topple Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and install an unelected government, as fears grew that the southeast Asian country could be heading for civil war.
 
Protesters led by former opposition politician Suthep Thaugsuban started blocking major intersections late on Sunday, aiming to create traffic chaos in a city of an estimated 12 million people where roads are clogged at the best of times. — with Reuters/KBK, GMA News

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