The European Union (EU) has congratulated Thailand for the successful 3 July general election with a hope that the result will unite Thai people and move the country forward.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission Catherine Ashton has issued a statement congratulating Thai people for the orderly arrangement of the 3 July general election.
Ms Ashton expressed the EU’s hope that the outcome of the election will unite all political groups together to solve political and social problems in Thailand, help enhance strong relations with the EU as well as strengthen the role of Thailand in ASEAN and the global arena.
Meanwhile, the Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has increased the level of travel warning for people going to Thailand from the lowest to third level although the recent general election went on smoothly. Taiwanese tourists hence are warned to exercise caution for journeys to Thailand.
The China Post reported that Mr Chen Mingcheng, the director of Taiwan's representative office in Bangkok made such a suggestion to the Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs as he set up a special team to evaluate the situation, but said the final decision depends on the ministry itself.
BANGKOK, 5 July 2011 (NNT) – Reporter : Santibhap Ussavasodhi
News Date : 05 July 2011
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