BANGKOK, 10 July 2015 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has ordered Thai embassies and consulates-general worldwide to step up security for the safety of Thai nationals after worldwide criticism over Thai Government’s deportations of a hundred Uighur refugees to China, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sek Wannamethee revealed on Friday.
Mr.Sek continued that the ministry has emphasized to all Thai embassies across the world to keep contact with the Thai communities in their respective countries and step up security at their premises.
The Turkish government has tightened security at the Thai Embassy in Ankara as well as Thai communities in the country. The embassy’s officials still work normally except those in the consular section which is temporarily closed. Thais in Turkey are able to contact the embassy by phone to ensure their safety.
In Germany, more police have been deployed around the Thai Embassy in Berlin on Friday afternoon following reports of a possible protest.
Mr.Sek mentioned the Muslim Uighurs illegally entered Thai territory by claiming that they were Turkish. Sixty Uighurs staying in Thailand are pending citizenship verification, and authorities are conducting the process with discretion.
