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| 2 terrorists headed for New Year's in Thailand |
| 2005-12-24 |
| The United States has warned Thailand that two Middle Eastern persons who are on its international terrorism watchlist as part of a terror network may attempt to enter Thailand during the Christmas and New Year celebrations, according to the chief of Thailand's Immigration Police. Pol. Lt. Gen. Suwat Thamrongsrisakul said Washington sent the warning last week, saying that the two unidentified suspected terrorists may disguise themselves as tourists and enter Thailand during the festive season. The US government urged Thai authorities to apprehend the men and report to Washington immediately if they come across the duo, said Pol. Lt. Gen. Suwat. The US has also warned several other countries to be on alert for travellers from the Middle East and Pakistan after the British and Australian governments earlier issued similar warnings. "But so far no terrorist suspect has been apprehended," Pol. Lt. Gen. Suwat told journalists here on Friday. Immigation Police in a bid to prevent any untoward incident during the New Year's holidays would introduce a 'Smart Card' system throughout the country in which fingerprints of foreigners are required, he revealed. It is also estimated that more than 40,000 people will cross the Thai border to gamble in neighbouring countries during the holidays. |
| Posted by:Dan Darling |