Thais in Northern Ireland advised to be cautious following terrorism threat warning
A forensic officer from Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) works at the scene of the Youth Sport Omagh sports complex on Killyclogher Road area, where off-duty PSNI Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was shot, in Omagh, Northern Ireland February 23, 2023. / REUTERS
The Thai Embassy in London has advised Thai nationals living or travelling in Northern Ireland to exercise caution, but not to panic, following an increase in the terrorism threat level announced yesterday (Tuesday) by the UK Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris.
The embassy has advised Thai people there to report anything suspicious to the police and to follow updated reports from British authorities closely.
In case of an emergency, or if they need help, they can call the embassy hotline +44 7918 651720 or email to csinfo@thaiembassyuk.org.uk.
The terrorism threat level has been raised from “substantial” to “severe”, just days before a planned visit to the United Kingdom by US President Joe Biden.
The decision to raise the threat level, which means an attack is highly likely, was made by UK’s MI5 security service and announced by UK Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
Heaton-Harris said the move was made after an increase in activity relating to Northern Ireland-related terrorism, including the attempted murder of a high-profile police officer last month.
Detective chief inspector John Caldwell was shot several times by masked men in front of his son and other children at sports complex in Omagh, County Tyrone, in late February.
