Guest travelerjim Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 US Embassy issues another security warning to citizens BANGKOK, 28 September 2012 (NNT) - The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok has issued another warning to U.S. citizens living in Thailand to stay vigilant and to avoid areas that may be targeted for demonstrations. According to a security message issued yesterday on the U.S. Embassy’s website, U.S. citizens are to exercise extra caution when travelling in the capital after a second demonstration involving hundreds of protesters took place yesterday in front of the Embassy on Wireless Road. A minor altercation broke out between the local police and the protesters but the situation did not turn violent. The protests in Thailand and other countries around the world have been sparked by an American-made video, posted on the Internet and intended to provoke Muslims. The statement further said that U.S citizens are advised to avoid being within the vicinity of any demonstrations or large gatherings. Even if demonstrations are intended to be peaceful, they could turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence with little or no warning. U.S. citizens are urged to call the U.S. Embassy at (66-2) 205-4000 or visit the U.S. Citizens Service website at http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/ for more information. At the moment, The Embassy will remain open for consular service appointments. Quote
Guest travelerjim Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 The United States issued a security alert for the Philippine capital of Manila on Friday, warning its citizens they could be the target of an unspecified attack. The US embassy in Manila released a statement calling for US citizens to exercise extreme caution and consider cancelling American gatherings in the sprawling and chaotic megacity of 15 million people. "The US Embassy advises American citizens in the Philippines that a threat against American citizens in metropolitan Manila, specifically the Pasay City neighborhood, has been detected by reliable security forces," the statement said. "This threat remains in effect until October 10, 2012," it said. The statement said US Ambassador Harry Thomas had ordered stepped-up security for all US government facilities in Manila. Pasay, a major district in the capital, is home to a heavily guarded US embassy compound called Seafront that contains housing for diplomats, a library, an outpatient clinic and a clubhouse. The compound is near the Philippine foreign department, as well as a red-light district that attracts foreigners. US embassy spokeswoman Tina Malone said she was unable to give any more details than were in the alert. http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews ... ne-capital http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/314566/us-issues-security-alert-for-philippine-capital Quote
