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U.S. Warns of Possible Terrorist Threat in Bangkok

The U.S. embassy in Bangkok warned Friday of a possible terrorist threat against tourists in the Thai capital, urging its citizens to exercise caution in areas popular with foreigners.

"Foreign terrorists may be currently looking to conduct attacks against tourist areas in Bangkok in the near future," it said in an emergency message posted on its website.

"U.S. citizens are urged to exercise caution when visiting public areas where large groups of Western tourists gather in Bangkok," it added.

The Thai government said that it had been informed by the United States that a pair of suspected Muslim "terrorists" had entered the kingdom.

"The U.S. contacted us last night about two terrorists who entered Thailand and plan terrorist activities," Thai Defense Minister General Yutthasak Sasiprapha told Agence France Presse.

"Our intelligence officials are working closely with the U.S. and following the terrorists' movements closely. I believe we will arrest them tonight," he added. "For Thai citizens, there is no need to announce any warning because it will cause panic and will affect our tourism."

Source: Agence France Presse


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