MGTO closely monitors situation in Thailand. Hotline opened for residents and visitors

In light of the current situation in Thailand and closure of airports in Bangkok, Macau Government Tourist Office is in close liaison with Outbound Tourism Crisis Management Office (GGCTE) to monitor the development of events. Macau residents or visitors who need assistance can call MGTO’s hotline at 2833 3000 or hotlines of MGTO's representative in Bangkok at (66) 81-8041788 or (66) 81-7925107 from overseas or 081-8041788 or 081-7925107 in Thailand. All hotlines operate on 24-hour basis. They can also call the Chinese Embassy in Thailand at (66) 818214771 or (66) 819840658. Till November 27, MGTO has received one request for assistance and GGCTE has received several inquiries from the residents stranded in Thailand. MGTO and GGCTE have also been in close contact with the travel trade for information on groups touring in Thailand. There are currently six Macau tour groups (totaling 104 persons) in Thailand. Among which, two groups (totaling 31 persons) scheduled to return to Macau yesterday (November 26) were stranded in Bangkok. The concerned travel agencies have made accommodation arrangements for the tour participants. The other tour groups are continuing their travel itineraries in Thailand. Meanwhile, three originally scheduled tour groups to Thailand have been cancelled while the departure of four groups has been delayed. Information as to when the airports in Bangkok will reopen is not yet available. Considering the possible continuation of the current state of affairs, travelers to Thailand are advised to keep themselves abreast of the situation there and contact the airlines in Macau (Air Macau at 83965555, Air Asia at 28861388, Bangkok Airways at 28889923 or 28889924) about the situation of flights and airports in Bangkok.