SHOOTINGS AND EXPLOSIONS AT THE NARATHIWAT PROVINCE,

SOUTHERN THAILAND

 

Following a series of explosions in the Songkhla Province on 26 December 2018, it has been reported that there have been shootings and explosions in different parts of the Narathiwat Province, namely in Ranget, Chanek, Sisakon and Tak Bai districts on 29 December 2018 beginning at approximately 6.30 pm local time.

 

No Malaysians were involved in these incidents.

 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise Malaysians travelling to Thailand or those residing in Thailand to remain vigilant and to exercise caution at all times. 

 

They are also encouraged to register themselves with the Embassy of Malaysia in Bangkok or the Consulate General of Malaysia in Songkhla. The registration can be done either by email or fax to the contacts as below:

 

Embassy of Malaysia, Bangkok

33-35, South Sathorn Road, Tungmahamek, Sathorn

Bangkok 10120, Thailand

Tel.: +66-2-629 6800 / +66-87-028 4659 (after working hours)

Fax: +66-2-679 2208

Email: mwbangkok@kln.gov.my

 

Consulate General of Malaysia

No. 4, Sukhum Road, Muang District

Songkhla 90000, Thailand

Tel.: +66-7-431 1062 / +66-7-431 6274 / +66-81-990-1930 (Whatsapp)

Fax: +66-7-432 4004

Email: mwsongkhla@kln.gov.my

 

 

PUTRAJAYA

30 December 2018