The Thai embassy in Yangon has decided to close its consular section from Dec 28 to 30 because of the protests over the Koh Tao ruling taking place outside.
The consular section attributed the closure to unexpected and prolonged demonstrations around the embassy compound following the Koh Samui provincial court's recent judgement against the two Myanmar men who were found guilty of the murder of two British citizens on Koh Tao last year.
The demonstration had caused difficulties in accessing the embassy compound, the consular section said.
"The embassy apologises for the inconvenience that may have been caused to visa applicants and other prospective travellers who need visas to go to Thailand during this time," the consular section said.
The embassy, however, is continuing to provide visa services for emergency cases, particularly in respect of emergency medical treatment on the basis of humanitarian grounds.
In case of emergency, the phone number 09-5090926 can be contacted for the special service.
Special arrangements will also be made for those who have appointments to retrieve travel documents during the temporary suspension of services. Direct notification will be made to ensure travelling itineraries are not obstructed, the consular section said.
