Illustrative image (Source: http://thainews.prd.go.th/)Bangkok (VNA) - The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has confirmed its readiness toensure safety and the facilitation of traffic flow during the 34th ASEANSummit from June 20-23.
Police General Srivara Rangsiphrammanakun, Deputy Commissioner General of theRTP, was quoted by the National News Bureau of Thailand (NNT) as saying thatthe force has rehearsed a comprehensive security plan which covers theaccommodation area of the participants and the meeting venue.
Hehas expressed his belief that the overall traffic management will not affectthe general public as the important meeting dates fall on weekend.
The deputy commissioner general has also instructed the Immigration Bureau toopen a special channel to facilitate those who will attend the ASEAN Summit andmore strictly inspect people traveling in and out of the country.
Srivara added that the RTP will open an ASEAN Summit Security Operation Centreto follow up on information and situations before, during and after themeeting.
He has called on the public to watch out for suspicious things and not to stagemovements. Violators will be strictly prosecuted according to the law. He hasconfirmed that the situation is not worrisome.
Thailand will host the 34th ASEAN Summit, themed“Advancing Partnership for Sustainability”, on June 22 and 23. -VNA
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