U.S. citizens urged to enroll online for latest updates of political tension in

[gotlost]

U.S. citizens urged to enroll online for latest updates of political tension in Thailand

Date : 18 มกราคม 2557
BANGKOK, 18 January 2014, (NNT) --The U.S. embassy in Bangkok has released an emergency message to inform its citizens residing in or traveling to Thailand of the latest political situation in Bangkok.

The statement was released on the U.S. embassy in Bangkok's website on January 17, providing information on various violence incidents that have taken place so far and the list of areas around protest sites that should be avoided.

Despite peaceful atmosphere in some rally sites, the situation could change and turn violent and confrontational. Therefore, all U.S. citizens should take precaution when entering such premises and pay attention to news and updates.

The embassy has strongly requested that its citizens currently residing in or traveling to Thailand enroll online at www.travel.state.gov, the website which provides the latest security updates. The enrollment will also enable the U.S. embassy or the nearest U.S. consulate to contact them in time of an emergency. In case they don't have access to Internet, they may enroll directly at the U.S. embassy or consulate.

[LILRTA]

U.S. citizens urged to enroll online for latest updates of political tension in Thailand

Date : 18 มกราคม 2557
BANGKOK, 18 January 2014, (NNT) --The U.S. embassy in Bangkok has released an emergency message to inform its citizens residing in or traveling to Thailand of the latest political situation in Bangkok.

The statement was released on the U.S. embassy in Bangkok's website on January 17, providing information on various violence incidents that have taken place so far and the list of areas around protest sites that should be avoided.

Despite peaceful atmosphere in some rally sites, the situation could change and turn violent and confrontational. Therefore, all U.S. citizens should take precaution when entering such premises and pay attention to news and updates.

The embassy has strongly requested that its citizens currently residing in or traveling to Thailand enroll online at www.travel.state.gov, the website which provides the latest security updates. The enrollment will also enable the U.S. embassy or the nearest U.S. consulate to contact them in time of an emergency. In case they don't have access to Internet, they may enroll directly at the U.S. embassy or consulate.

Maybe the US government should do the same in the US,by way of warning it's people of gun crime,rape.gang violence,murder,knife crime,etc.
I would assume that most Americans in the areas of Bangkok would look at this situation with no fear whatsoever,and only wish that they could live in a society as peaceful as the one they are in at the moment.

[Voodoo]

All depends upon where you live in America.. The news media loves to cover bad news.. It's great for ratings and that's not just in America.. That's a world wide thing as well.. Most of the news comes out of the major cities and the inner cities at that.. America's a huge country.. You don't hear about the millions of people living safe, quiet lives in small town America.. To the news media that's boring.. If all I did was listen to the new media I would never want to set foot in the UK, France, or most places in the EU.. As for the gun thing in America, the liberal Democrats have it all wrong.. You'll never control gun violence by registering and controlling the gun... You'll control it by registering and controlling the individuals who buy the guns.. That is what most of us are in favor of.. The 2nd amendment of our constitution is not to protect us from the bad guys on the streets.. It's to protect us from our own government when it gets too corrupt and out of control, like it is now.. If you are a true liberal or libertarian then this is what you believe in..

[nookiebear]

FFS don't start talking about 'gun control' or more to the point lack of it in the US OR we'll have Urleft on here 24 hours a day!!

[LILRTA]

All depends upon where you live in America.. The news media loves to cover bad news.. It's great for ratings and that's not just in America.. That's a world wide thing as well.. Most of the news comes out of the major cities and the inner cities at that.. America's a huge country.. You don't hear about the millions of people living safe, quiet lives in small town America.. To the news media that's boring.. If all I did was listen to the new media I would never want to set foot in the UK, France, or most places in the EU.. As for the gun thing in America, the liberal Democrats have it all wrong.. You'll never control gun violence by registering and controlling the gun... You'll control it by registering and controlling the individuals who buy the guns.. That is what most of us are in favor of.. The 2nd amendment of our constitution is not to protect us from the bad guys on the streets.. It's to protect us from our own government when it gets too corrupt and out of control, like it is now.. If you are a true liberal or libertarian then this is what you believe in..

It's to protect us from our own government when it gets too corrupt and out of control, like it is now
Well said Voodoo,well said.
Absolutely 100% agree with you on the quote "It's to protect us from our own government"
It's not just Americans that need protecting from the US government,it's the whole world.

[nookiebear]

All depends upon where you live in America.. The news media loves to cover bad news.. It's great for ratings and that's not just in America.. That's a world wide thing as well.. Most of the news comes out of the major cities and the inner cities at that.. America's a huge country.. You don't hear about the millions of people living safe, quiet lives in small town America.. To the news media that's boring.. If all I did was listen to the new media I would never want to set foot in the UK, France, or most places in the EU.. As for the gun thing in America, the liberal Democrats have it all wrong.. You'll never control gun violence by registering and controlling the gun... You'll control it by registering and controlling the individuals who buy the guns.. That is what most of us are in favor of.. The 2nd amendment of our constitution is not to protect us from the bad guys on the streets.. It's to protect us from our own government when it gets too corrupt and out of control, like it is now.. If you are a true liberal or libertarian then this is what you believe in..

It's to protect us from our own government when it gets too corrupt and out of control, like it is now

It's not just Americans that need protecting from the US government,it's the whole world.

100% on the mark,Fatboy

[urleft]

Well I receive these warnings from the Embassy.  Then they asked me to be there at the end of the month. 

[gotlost]

Well I receive these warnings from the Embassy.  Then they asked me to be there at the end of the month.

It looks like they are telling you something...

[LILRTA]

Well I receive these warnings from the Embassy.  Then they asked me to be there at the end of the month.

It looks like they are telling you something...

Yes they are telling him to go to Bangkok,the very place they have just advised him to stay away from.

[gotlost]

No they are telling him to register on line, but he does have an appointment at the embassy for other maters later this month.

[urleft]

I am of 2 minds about the embassy appointment, one that it is crap.  Have to get DNA verified to prove she is my daughter before they will give her US Citizenship. 

One part of me says, OK I am not a spring chicken anymore, so the Embassy wants proof.  However, there is not doubt in my mind this is a farang baby. 

I would not even be too upset with that policy, but what pisses me off that that you can't do one stop shopping.  You can't coordinate with the embassy to get your baby a passport, Certificate of Foreign Birth, and a DNA Check all at the same time, I have to make 2 trips to the embassy, the first to apply, then once they tell me to get a DNA, I have to coordinate with a company in the US to send a kit, the samples are then taken at the Embassy by a local contracted Thai doctor (for an extra 4200 baht).  If I lived in Bangkok it wouldn't be that bad, but traveling from here sucks.

Hope you other expats get better from your Nation's embassy. 

[LILRTA]

No they are telling him to register on line, but he does have an appointment at the embassy for other maters later this month.

"He does have an appointment at the embassy for other maters later this month"
Therefore they are telling him to go to Bangkok,against their own advice.

[gotlost]

I am of 2 minds about the embassy appointment, one that it is crap.  Have to get DNA verified to prove she is my daughter before they will give her US Citizenship. 

One part of me says, OK I am not a spring chicken anymore, so the Embassy wants proof.  However, there is not doubt in my mind this is a farang baby. 

I would not even be too upset with that policy, but what pisses me off that that you can't do one stop shopping.  You can't coordinate with the embassy to get your baby a passport, Certificate of Foreign Birth, and a DNA Check all at the same time, I have to make 2 trips to the embassy, the first to apply, then once they tell me to get a DNA, I have to coordinate with a company in the US to send a kit, the samples are then taken at the Embassy by a local contracted Thai doctor (for an extra 4200 baht).  If I lived in Bangkok it wouldn't be that bad, but traveling from here sucks.

Hope you other expats get better from your Nation's embassy.

Great photo of your daughter yours need some touch up.

[JasonB]

I'm forced to agree with Gotlost,she is far better looking then you Urleft

[Voodoo]

All depends upon where you live in America.. The news media loves to cover bad news.. It's great for ratings and that's not just in America.. That's a world wide thing as well.. Most of the news comes out of the major cities and the inner cities at that.. America's a huge country.. You don't hear about the millions of people living safe, quiet lives in small town America.. To the news media that's boring.. If all I did was listen to the new media I would never want to set foot in the UK, France, or most places in the EU.. As for the gun thing in America, the liberal Democrats have it all wrong.. You'll never control gun violence by registering and controlling the gun... You'll control it by registering and controlling the individuals who buy the guns.. That is what most of us are in favor of.. The 2nd amendment of our constitution is not to protect us from the bad guys on the streets.. It's to protect us from our own government when it gets too corrupt and out of control, like it is now.. If you are a true liberal or libertarian then this is what you believe in..

It's to protect us from our own government when it gets too corrupt and out of control, like it is now
Well said Voodoo,well said.
Absolutely 100% agree with you on the quote "It's to protect us from our own government"
It's not just Americans that need protecting from the US government,it's the whole world.

Totally agree with that too.. Hate to say it.. It's my home country.. but sadly it's true.. Although the world needs to be protected from a few other countries as well..