Bangkok ACS wrote:
> October 10, 2008
>
> This warden message is being issued to alert U.S. Citizens traveling to
> and residing in Thailand that media reports indicate the People's
> Alliance for Democracy (PAD) leaders have called for a mass rally at
> Police Headquarters on Monday morning, October 13, 2008. Police
> Headquarters is located on Rama I road, which is the same road that Siam
> Paragon, Central World, and other large shopping areas are located. We
> ask Americans to exercise caution if you are going to be in this
> vicinity or in the area of any demonstrations.
>
> We wish to remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to
> be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into
> violence. American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of
> demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the
> vicinity of any demonstrations.
>
> For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling
> abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Bureau of Consular
> Affairs Internet web site at
http://travel.state.gov, where the current
> Worldwide Caution, Travel Alerts, Travel Warnings, and
> health-information resources can be found. Up-to-date information on
> security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the
> U.S. and Canada or, for callers in other areas by calling a regular toll
> line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to
> 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal
> holidays).
>
> American citizens traveling or residing in Thailand are encouraged to
> register with the Department of State or the U.S. Embassy. The Embassy
> is located at 95 Wireless Road in Bangkok. The American Citizen
> Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy can be reached by calling
> 66-2-205-4049 and by e-mail at
ACSBKK@State.gov. The after hours
> emergency telephone number is 66-2-205-4000.
>