Assistance for Polish citizens in Bangkok regarding airports blockade

The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Bangkok estimates that approximately 300 Polish citizens are unable to leave Thailand due to the blockade of Bangkok’s airports. This includes groups of tourists on organised trips, who are being taken care of by tourist agencies.
Since the crisis began, the consular service has been providing all Polish citizens with essential assistance. To this end, the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Bangkok has established an operations team and activated phone lines where consular help and information is available 24 hours per day.

The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Bangkok:
+662 645 03 68
+662 645 03 69

The Embassy personnel can help in finding hotels with vacancies. If Polish citizens run out of cash, they can apply to the Embassy for refundable financial assistance.
The Thai authorities have opened three offices in Bangkok, for the purpose of registering foreigners who are waiting to leave the country. Transport is organised to take foreigners to other airports in Thailand, from which they can then fly to Europe and other destinations.

Registration offices:
1. The Centara Grand Hotel, 999/99 Rama 1 Road, Patumwan, Bangkok
2. Ramada Plaza Menam Hotel, 2074 Charoenkrung Road, Bangkorleam, Bangkok
3. Asia Hotel, 296 Phayathai Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok

Press Spokesman
Piotr Paszkowski

Assistance for Polish citizens in Bangkok regarding airports blockade - update 1st December, 2008