Thailand searches for overstayed Syrians
Thai authorities said on December 6 that they are looking for four Syrians who have overstayed their visas and remain in the country.
Bangkok (VNA) – Thai authorities said on December 6 that they are looking for four Syrians who have overstayed their visas and remain in the country.
The announcement came as the country is on high alert after a Russian warning of possible attacks by Syrian members of Islamic State (IS).
The authorities did not confirm whether the four men were a security threat or not but said they were uncontactable and released their names and photographs.
Earlier, Thai media reported the Russian intelligent service (FSB) has warned that 10 Syrians linked to IS had entered Thailand.
According to Thai police, these Syrians had entered Thailand between October 15-31, with four going to Pattaya, two visiting Phuket, two staying in Bangkok, and the remaining two having their whereabouts unknown.
The warning prompted Thai authorities to strengthen security. Some foreign embassies in Bangkok and the United Nations office have issued security alerts for their staff.
The four Syrians under the search entered Thailand between April and October, which is not in the timeframe specified by the FSB. The Thai Immigration Bureau attested they just want to locate them to charge for overstaying.-VNA
The announcement came as the country is on high alert after a Russian warning of possible attacks by Syrian members of Islamic State (IS).
The authorities did not confirm whether the four men were a security threat or not but said they were uncontactable and released their names and photographs.
Earlier, Thai media reported the Russian intelligent service (FSB) has warned that 10 Syrians linked to IS had entered Thailand.
According to Thai police, these Syrians had entered Thailand between October 15-31, with four going to Pattaya, two visiting Phuket, two staying in Bangkok, and the remaining two having their whereabouts unknown.
The warning prompted Thai authorities to strengthen security. Some foreign embassies in Bangkok and the United Nations office have issued security alerts for their staff.
The four Syrians under the search entered Thailand between April and October, which is not in the timeframe specified by the FSB. The Thai Immigration Bureau attested they just want to locate them to charge for overstaying.-VNA
You should also see
Investor confidence gains traction on improved business climate
Better investment climate, with simplified administrative producers and special incentives, has helped improve investor confidence, thus catalysing investments from a wider pool of both domestic and international investors for socio-economic development.
See more
World
Laos speeds up granting licences to foreign workers
Laos's Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare plans to issue visas to illegal foreign workers and extend permits to legal ones so that they can continue to work in the country.
World
Argentinian scholar praises Vietnam’s April 30, 1975 victory
The complete reunification of Vietnam on April 30, 1975 was an extremely significant event in the history of the country and the world, opined a scholar from the Institute for International Relations at the National University of La Plata, Argentina.
World
Malaysia tackles food security challenges
Empowering local communities in the agriculture sector to attract young people to this field is one of the measures taken by Malaysia to address labour shortage while also contributing to tackling challenges in food security.
World
Danger warning issued for Thailand’s Bangkok as extreme heat bites
Thai authorities on April 24 issued an extreme heat warning for Bangkok, urging people to stay indoors for their safety as temperatures soared.
World
Schools in Philippines go online amid extreme heat
Record heat in the Philippines in April has forced schools to send children home for online classes.
