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The three special flights operated by Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Express and Orient Thai Airlines, which are carrying 600 Hong Kong residents, will be arriving in Hong Kong starting this evening, a Government spokesman said today (November 29).
Furthermore, Dragonair will operate an additional flight from Phuket to Hong Kong in the early hours of Monday (December 1), he added.
The spokesman said: "Hong Kong residents encountering difficulties in Thailand, including those who are running out of cash to pay for contingency expenditure, can seek assistance from our Immigration officers in Bangkok. Updated information is also provided to the residents."
Although most parts of Bangkok are calm, the Security Bureau repeated its advice that Hong Kong residents should avoid unnecessary travel to Bangkok. Those who are already in Bangkok are reminded to attend to their personal safety and avoid places where there are demonstrations or large gatherings of people.
Hong Kong residents who need assistance may call the Hong Kong Immigration Department's 24-hour hotline at (852) 1868 or the Chinese Embassy in Thailand at (66) 818214771 or (66) 819840658.
Ends/Saturday, November 29, 2008
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