Security Alert: Exercise caution traveling to Myanmar border regions in Tak Province and the city of Mae Sot, Thailand

From: "alertsbkk@state.gov" <alertsbkk@state.gov>

Location:  Tak Province and the city of Mae Sot, Thailand

 

The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens to exercise caution when traveling to the Myanmar border regions in Tak Province and the border city of Mae Sot.  The U.S. Embassy Regional Security Office advised U.S. Embassy staff that at no time should anyone enter an area controlled by the Royal Thai Army.  In Mae Sot, travelers should avoid the area north of Bridge 1. 

 

Actions to Take:

• Exercise caution when traveling to the Myanmar border regions in Tak Province and the border city of Mae Sot.
• Do not enter an area controlled by the Royal Thai Army.
• Monitor local media and our Embassy website for updates
• Check your email regularly for further alerts.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts.

Assistance:

 

U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand

Telephone: +66 2 205 4049

+66 2 205 4000 (after hours)

Email: acsbkk@state.gov

American Citizens Services

 

U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai, Thailand (serving U.S. citizens in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Kamphaengphet, Lampang, Lamphun, Mae Hong Son, Nan, Petchabun, Phayao, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Phrae, Sukhothai, Tak, and Uttaradit provinces)

Telephone: +66 053 107 700

+66 2 205 4000 (after hours)

Email: acschn@state.gov

 

State Department – Consular Affairs

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

 

Thailand Country Information

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Click Here to Unsubscribe from these alerts