On the Series of Small Bombings in Bangkok

2 August 2019 — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) echoes the advisory issued by the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok shortly after a series of small bombings took place in Bangkok this morning.

The blasts were heard as Thailand was hosting the ASEAN Foreign Ministerial Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings. No delegation attending the said high-level meetings was affected. Furthermore, there were no Filipino casualties reported.

Filipinos staying and traveling in Thailand are urged to remain calm, but take extra precautions. Filipinos are likewise advised to cooperate with Thai authorities as they implement heightened security measures.

The Embassy continues to monitor the situation. For further information on security-related incidents on the ground, and/or requests for assistance, Filipinos in Thailand may contact the Embassy at (+662) 259-0139 to 40; 258-5401 (landline), +668 992-65954 (hotline) or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (email). END