MFA Spokesman's Comments in response to media queries on comments by Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports Dr Suvit Yodmani on the security and safety of Singapore fans during the upcoming Asean Football Championship Final in Bangkok

MFA SPOKESMAN'S COMMENTS

In response to media queries on comments by Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports Dr Suvit Yodmani on the security and safety of Singapore fans during the upcoming Asean Football Championship Final in Bangkok, the MFA spokesman said:

"The Ministry has been in contact with the Thai Embassy in Singapore. The Ambassador of Thailand to Singapore, Mr Chalermpol Thanchitt, has assured the Ministry that the Thai authorities will step up security measures for the football match.

The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) and the Singapore Embassy in Bangkok are also working closely with their Thai counterparts and the Bangkok Police on the reinforcement of security measures for the Singapore players and supporters at the stadium.

Singaporeans travelling to Bangkok this weekend for the match are advised to stay together in groups as far as possible and to keep alert and calm at all times.

Singaporeans are also advised to register with the Ministry through its website at www.mfa.gov.sg. This will enable MFA and our Embassy to contact them and render the necessary assistance in the event of an emergency.

Singaporeans requiring any assistance while in Thailand can contact our Embassy in Bangkok or the MFA Duty Officer (24-hours). The contact details are as follows:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Tanglin
Singapore 248163
Duty Officer (24-hour)
Tel: 6379 8800, 6379 8855
Fax: 6476 7302
Email: mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg

Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Thailand
Address: 129 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120
Contact Number: 001-66-(81) 844-3580
Fax Number: 001-66-(2) 286-6966
Email: singemb_bkk@sgmfa.gov.sg"

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
2 FEBRUARY 2007