24 March 2014 - In view of the Thai Government’s decision to lift the state of emergency in Bangkok and surrounding areas effective 19 March 2014, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F del Rosario lowered the Crisis Alert Level from 2 to 1. 

Under Alert Level 1, Filipinos in Bangkok and the concerned areas, namely Nonthaburi Province, Lad Lum Kaew District of Pathumthani Province, and Bang Phli District of Samutprakan Province, are advised to take necessary precautions.

There is no ban on the deployment of overseas Filipino workers under Alert Level 1. END