Happy new year 2009!
Wishing all a happy new year!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Travel advisory to Mumbai
MFA Spokesman's Comments in response to media queries on the situation in Mumbai. In response to media queries on the situation in Mumbai, the MFA Spokesman said:
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Singapore Consulate-General in Mumbai continue to closely monitor the situation in Mumbai.
The Ministry would like to reiterate its earlier advisory (issued on 27 November 2008) for Singaporeans who do not have a pressing need to travel to Mumbai to postpone the travel to a later date.
Singaporeans should also avoid all non-essential travel to India. Singaporeans intending to travel to India should closely monitor news developments there. Should they decide to travel, they are advised to register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at www.mfa.gov.sg. This will enable the Ministry and our Missions in India to contact Singaporeans and render them the necessary consular assistance in case of emergencies. When in India, Singaporeans are advised to take the necessary precautions for their personal safety.
All Singaporeans travelling abroad are also encouraged to purchase comprehensive medical and travel insurance."
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
4 DECEMBER 2008
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Singapore Consulate-General in Mumbai continue to closely monitor the situation in Mumbai.
The Ministry would like to reiterate its earlier advisory (issued on 27 November 2008) for Singaporeans who do not have a pressing need to travel to Mumbai to postpone the travel to a later date.
Singaporeans should also avoid all non-essential travel to India. Singaporeans intending to travel to India should closely monitor news developments there. Should they decide to travel, they are advised to register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at www.mfa.gov.sg. This will enable the Ministry and our Missions in India to contact Singaporeans and render them the necessary consular assistance in case of emergencies. When in India, Singaporeans are advised to take the necessary precautions for their personal safety.
All Singaporeans travelling abroad are also encouraged to purchase comprehensive medical and travel insurance."
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
4 DECEMBER 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Singapore embassy in Bangkok
Singapore embassy contacts in Bangkok，Thailand.
Address: 129 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120
Telephone : 02 - 286 2111, 02 - 286 1434
Fax : 02 - 286 6966, 02 - 287 2578
E-Mail : singemb_bkk@sgmfa.gov.sg
Operational Hours :
Monday to Friday: 9.00 am to 12.00 pm; 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: Closed
Singaporeans who require urgent consular assistance after office hours should call Duty H/P No. (66) 81-844-3580.
Within Thailand, dial 081 844 3580
Address: 129 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120
Telephone : 02 - 286 2111, 02 - 286 1434
Fax : 02 - 286 6966, 02 - 287 2578
E-Mail : singemb_bkk@sgmfa.gov.sg
Operational Hours :
Monday to Friday: 9.00 am to 12.00 pm; 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: Closed
Singaporeans who require urgent consular assistance after office hours should call Duty H/P No. (66) 81-844-3580.
Within Thailand, dial 081 844 3580
Reopening of Bangkok Airport
On 26 November 2008, protestors supporting the People's Alliance for Democracy stormed the airport, occupying the departure lounge and blocking all exits. Three thousand passengers were temporarily stranded as all flights were grounded. On 02 December 2008, protestors agreed to leave the airport whereby they had been protesting and permitted the resumption of flights.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Bangkok airport seizures
On November 25, 2008, People's Alliance for Democracy members initiated an armed takeover of Bangkok's two major airports, Don Mueang International Airport and Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The government unsuccessfully attempted to order the military to end the protests. Instead, General Anupong Paochinda, head of the military, has urged the PAD to end the protests and for the government to resign so that new elections can take place. As the siege dragged on, both sides opened fire and at one point explosions were heard.
On November 27, the government declared the second state of emergency of the year to help it disperse the protesters as negotiations with police failed to end the crisis. The police ordered the protesters to leave the airports, which they refused to do. There are still substantial fears that the seizures will end violently.
Source: Wikipedia
On November 27, the government declared the second state of emergency of the year to help it disperse the protesters as negotiations with police failed to end the crisis. The police ordered the protesters to leave the airports, which they refused to do. There are still substantial fears that the seizures will end violently.
Source: Wikipedia
Relocation of Embassy
The Singapore Embassy in Jakarta has been relocated, with effect from Monday, 1 December 2008, sources from zaobao.com.
Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said
Block X/4，KAV No 2
Kuningan,Jakarta Selatan 12950
Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said
Block X/4，KAV No 2
Kuningan,Jakarta Selatan 12950
Tel ：+62-21 5201489（Main line）
+62-811 863348（Operation personnel）
Fax ：+62-21 5201486（General enquiries）
+62-21 5202320（Consular section）
Email：singemb_jkt@sgmfa.gov.sg
Friday, November 21, 2008
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