Thailand beefs up tourist security after France attacks
Monday, 16 Nov, 2015
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The Thailand government has ordered more security manpower to monitor border crossings, airports and tourist attractions in the wake of the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has called for tighter security measures including the French Embassy and at tourist sites in Bangkok.
"On behalf of the Royal Thai Government and people of the Kingdom of Thailand, I wish to convey our deepest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families that have been affected by this tragic incident. Our thoughts and prayers are with France during this difficult time," Prayut said.
Police spokesman police general Dejnarong Sutthicharnbancha said border police will closely monitor all people coming into or leaving the country and a ring of steel will be placed around international airport terminals.
Security has been beefed up at Don Mueang International Airport with more random bag checks and vehicles are now banned from parking kerbside in front of the passenger terminal.
Airports of Thailand Plc president Nitinai Sirismatthakarn said all flights would continue to operate, including to Paris but delays due to the enhanced security could cause some delays.
Meanwhile this week’s Asia-Pacific Economic Conference summit in Manila is being placed on the highest alert.
"There is no credible threat registered at this time, but let us all be cooperative and vigilant," said President Benigno Aquino.
National police spokesman chief superintendent Wilben Mayor said ‘no direct threat’ to the summit had been received.
"Nonetheless, target-hardening measures on vital installations, particularly sea ports, airports and our rail systems have been further elevated to maximise deterrence against unforseen events," he said in a statement.
Even before the Paris attacks, authorities had cancelled more than one thousand flights in and out of Manila and the APEC security taskforce was boosted to more than 32,000 personnel.
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