PHUKET: Although 14 countries have issued travel advisories after Tuesday's blasts in Bangkok, Phuket resort managers and industry officials are confident that tourism will not be affected.
The 14 countries are Canada, the US, Ireland, Britain, Austria, the Netherlands, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, New Zealand, Italy, Norway, Israel and Taiwan, according to Thailand's Foreign Ministry.
Two Iranians suspected of possible involvement in bombing plots in Bangkok passed through Phuket International Airport while travelling from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia to Bangkok, Phuketwan revealed exclusively yesterday.
One of them, Seadi Morati, 28, lost both legs after the blasts rocked a Bangkok street.
Latest reports say Morati and other Iranians detained in Bangkok and Malaysia were intending to target two Israeli diplomats, police say.
Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul told MCOT today: "Iran is ready to cooperate with Thailand to investigate the detainees' nationality so that it will become clear which group is responsible for the bomb incidents."
A third suspect, arrested by Malaysian authorities, is likely to be extradited to Thailand.
Phuket resorts confirmed there had been no cancellations as a result of the bomb blasts.
TAT Deputy Governor Sansern Ngaorangsri said the 22 TAT offices around the globe were being asked to monitor media coverage and to clarify the incidents with tour agencies if necessary.
The 14 countries are Canada, the US, Ireland, Britain, Austria, the Netherlands, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, New Zealand, Italy, Norway, Israel and Taiwan, according to Thailand's Foreign Ministry.
Two Iranians suspected of possible involvement in bombing plots in Bangkok passed through Phuket International Airport while travelling from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia to Bangkok, Phuketwan revealed exclusively yesterday.
One of them, Seadi Morati, 28, lost both legs after the blasts rocked a Bangkok street.
Latest reports say Morati and other Iranians detained in Bangkok and Malaysia were intending to target two Israeli diplomats, police say.
Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul told MCOT today: "Iran is ready to cooperate with Thailand to investigate the detainees' nationality so that it will become clear which group is responsible for the bomb incidents."
A third suspect, arrested by Malaysian authorities, is likely to be extradited to Thailand.
Phuket resorts confirmed there had been no cancellations as a result of the bomb blasts.
TAT Deputy Governor Sansern Ngaorangsri said the 22 TAT offices around the globe were being asked to monitor media coverage and to clarify the incidents with tour agencies if necessary.
I see that Iran has NOT issed a travel advisory.
Posted by orange on February 16, 2012 22:32