New Delhi/Bangkok: India said on Tuesday that all its nationals are safe in Thailand, which is witnessing anti-government protests for nearly a week that claimed at least four lives so far, and supported efforts to address the situation there through consultations to uphold rule of law.
"We are following developments taking place in Thailand and are in constant contact with our Embassy in Bangkok, which is also providing updated information on current situation to Indian travellers and residents, including through its website," Ministry of External Affairs said here, adding all Indian nationals in that country are safe.
It said India was "supportive of all measures and efforts to address the situation through consultations in order to uphold the rule of law, preserve democracy and restore normalcy".
Four people have been killed so far in the violence.
All Indians nationals in Thailand are safe and sound, Indian Ambassador Anil Wadhwa said on Tuesday.
"All the Indians in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand are safe. We have not received reports of any untoward incident so far. We advise people to continue to watch the situation continuously," Wadhwa said.
The envoy said all hotels and major tourist spots are open, but Indians should avoid areas such as Metropolitan Police Headquarters and Government House, where the protests are concentrated. Indians facing any difficulty can contact the embassy in Bangkok via phone or e-mail, Wadhwa said. Indians should also regularly check the embassy's website for latest developments.
Meanwhile, protesters demanding the resignation of premier Yingluck Shinawatra claimed on Tuesday that a 'partial victory' after police allowed them to storm the government headquarters, easing tensions after three days of clashes that claimed at least four lives.
Hundreds of protesters poured into the lawns of the premier's office after police removed barricades, saying that they would no longer use force against activists trying to storm the Government House and police headquarters.
