Thailand urges residents in China to fly back when they can
Thailand’s Department of Consular Affairs has advised Thai nationals residing in China to consider travel out of China while airlines are still operating.
Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – Thailand’s Department of ConsularAffairs has advised Thai nationals residing in China to consider travel out ofChina while airlines are still operating.
Those who find it necessary to stay in China, arereminded to obey instructions from the authorities.
In its latest warningregarding the COVID-19 epidemic, the Department of ConsularAffairs also asked Thai people to avoid non-essential travel to Chinaat this time.
Thai nationals residing in China are advised to followthe latest developments closely and obey instructions from the Chineseauthorities to minimize the risk of infection.
For Thais who have relatives inChina and wish to make contact can visit the Department of Consular AffairsFacebook page, where hotline numbers for the Royal Thai Embassy and ConsulatesGeneral are available, or call the Department of Consular Affairs at 02 5728442./.
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