Travel warning on Bangkok still in force
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     The travel warning on Bangkok was still in force and developments would continue to be closely monitored, a government spokesman said today (April 21).

     "Hong Kong residents who are in Bangkok should attend to their personal safety and avoid places of protest and large gatherings of people," he said.

     Residents who need assistance may call the 24-hour hotline of the Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit of the Immigration Department at (852) 1868.

Ends/Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Issued at HKT 16:59

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