UAE Embassy in Bangkok urges caution after deadly earthquake

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The UAE Embassy in Bangkok has urged Emirati citizens in Thailand to exercise caution after an earthquake killed at least nine people in the country on Friday.

The mission told citizens to follow the directives of authorities. It added citizens can contact contact 0097180024 or 0097180044444 in emergencies, and register for the Tawajudi service in case of emergency. 

 

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