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May 20th, 2014 07:58 PM #31I don't think affected yung mga tourist destinations, but restricted mga movements at may checkpoints sa Bangkok...
Prepare to evacuate, Filipinos in Thailand told
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines warned its nationals in Thailand on Tuesday, May 20, to prepare for possible evacuation after the Thai army declared martial law.
The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) issued this warning as it raised crisis alert level 2 (restriction phase) “in view of recent political developments in that country.”
“Alert level 2 is issued when there are real threats to the life, security, and property of Filipinos arising from internal disturbance in or external threat to the host country,” the DFA said in a statement.
“Under alert level 2, Filipinos in Thailand are instructed to restrict non-essential movements, avoid public places, and prepare for evacuation if necessary,” it added.
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III himself has ordered Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario “to ensure the safety of Filipinos in Thailand,” said Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma.
These statements came as Thailand's army declared martial law across the deeply divided kingdom, to restore order after months of deadly anti-government protests.
The army deployed armed troops in the capital, Bangkok, but insisted their action was “not a coup.” It also said it "prohibits all media outlets from reporting or distribution of any news or still photographs detrimental to national security."
DFA to Filipinos: Avoid rallies
The turmoil has gotten worse since March, when the Philippines lowered the crisis alert level in Bangkok to alert level 1 (precautionary phase) from 2 in March.
Given this situation, the DFA also said on Tuesday that under alert level 2, only overseas Filipino workers with existing contracts (balik-manggagawa) can return to Thailand. This is based on the rules of the Department of Labor and Employment.
The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok, for its part, said it “advises Filipinos residing in or traveling to Thailand to avoid rally sites and large gatherings, and to refrain from taking part in the protest or other political activities.”
The DFA said Filipinos should “continue exercising extreme caution and vigilance and to closely monitor developments.”
Coloma pointed out that the Philippines backed the joint statement of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers in the recently concluded ASEAN Summit in Myanmar.
The statement called “for a peaceful resolution to the on-going challenge in Thailand through dialogue and observance of democratic principles and the rule of law,” Coloma said. – with reports from Agence France-Presse/Rappler.com
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May 21st, 2014 04:28 PM #33Akala ko si k*b*yo.... :hysterical:
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Hugutin na ninyo ang inyong mga planta riyan,- dalhin ninyo rito sa Pinas!
“Familiarity breeds awe”
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May 21st, 2014 04:33 PM #34dami lumipat dyan di ba....colgate palmolive is one of them.
baka nagsisisi na sila.....
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May 22nd, 2014 07:38 PM #35Ayaw magusap yung dalawang factions...military has taken over...again.
BBC News - Thailand coup d'etat as military seizes power
22 May 2014 Last updated at 10:28
Thailand coup d'etat as military seizes power
Thailand's army chief has announced a coup d'etat, saying the military is taking control of government.
In a televised statement, the army chief said the military would restore order and enact political reforms.
The army sealed off the venue in Bangkok where political factions had been holding talks for a second day and took away the leaders.
It comes after months of political turmoil and the imposition on Tuesday of martial law.
The latest unrest began in the Thai capital late last year, when then-Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra dissolved the lower house of parliament.
Demonstrators have blockaded several areas of Bangkok for months.
Earlier this month, a court ordered Ms Yingluck's removal for alleged abuse of power.
Thailand has faced a power struggle since Ms Yingluck's brother, Thaksin Shinawatra, was ousted by the military as prime minister in 2006.
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May 22nd, 2014 09:43 PM #37Strict 10pm curfew daw dito sa Thailand now. Hindi na muna ako lalabas sa gabi
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May 22nd, 2014 09:57 PM #38pa higop-higop ka muna tomyum. Originally Posted by crazy_boy
konting ingat dyan sir.
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May 22nd, 2014 10:02 PM #39How long will you be staying there? Hindi ba nakakatakot baka mastuck diyan? Originally Posted by crazy_boy
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May 22nd, 2014 11:37 PM #40TomYum, Pad Thai and curry crab. Kaso 8pm sarado na mga resto dito. Pati fastfood. Sa 7-11 sobrang haba ng pila. Panic buying na mga tao. Originally Posted by chua_riwap
Until the weekend. Wala ng palabas sa tv except for Aljazeera. Originally Posted by _Cathy_
Pati social media baka ma-blackout na later.
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