MFA Spokesman's comments in response to media queries on the floods in Bangkok

In response to media queries on the floods in Bangkok, the MFA Spokesman said:

In view of the growing severity of the situation, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra warned Bangkok residents last night to prepare themselves in anticipation of the run-off from the North and that there was a strong chance that floodwaters will penetrate central and inner zones of the capital. Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand appealed to the people of Bangkok to take advantage of the additional public holidays that had been declared to leave the capital if they could.

We urge Singaporeans visiting Bangkok to consider bringing forward their departure from Bangkok while Suvarnabhumi International Airport remains open, unless they have pressing reasons to remain there. Singaporeans are also advised to defer non-essential travel to Bangkok.

MFA has reinforced the Singapore Embassy in Bangkok with Consular Response Team as a precautionary measure so that we can provide all necessary consular assistance to Singaporeans there. Singaporeans who require consular assistance can contact the Singapore Embassy in Bangkok or the MFA Duty Office (24-hours) at:

MFA Duty Office
Tel: +65 6379 8800
+65 6379 8855
Email: mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg

Singapore Embassy in Bangkok
Tel: +66-(2) 286-2111 (main line)
+66-(81) 844-3580 (after office hours)
Email: singemb_bkk@sgmfa.gov.sg

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
26 OCTOBER 2011