The Foreign Ministry issued a new announcement regarding the situation prevailing in Thailand and the difficulties being faced, due to the suspended operations of two international airports in Bangkok, by Greek citizens wishing to depart:

The Greek Embassy in Thailand is still carefully monitoring developments and has been briefing those Greek citizens who are still in Bangkok.

To contact the Embassy, the following telephone, fax and email details should be used:

Embassy telephone no.:                      (00662) 6791462

Embassy fax no.:                                (00662) 6791463

24-hour emergency line:                     (00668) 40105060

Email:                                                  gremb.ban@mfa.gr

Foreign Ministry Cryptographic Service:    210 368 1730

There is ongoing coordination between EU Embassies in Thailand and ongoing communication with the Thai authorities. The security situation remains unchanged at the moment. According to estimates, foreigners in Bangkok are still in no danger.

There are continuing difficulties with regard to the departure of flights, as the two international airports are still not in operation. A limited number of commercial flights are taking place in nearby airports.

Dispatching a military C-130 aircraft is still considered last resort. What is of the essence is for Greek citizens wishing to depart to return to Greece as quickly and safely as possible. Within this framework, our Embassy is in ongoing communication with airlines in order to ensure the return of Greek citizens through Puket airport, which is still in operation.

Source: MFA

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