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Viewing cable 06BANGKOK466, COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO BANGKOK FOR FAA

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
06BANGKOK466 2006-01-25 04:27 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Embassy Bangkok
VZCZCXYZ0001
RR RUEHWEB

DE RUEHBK #0466/01 0250427
ZNR UUUUU ZZH

R 250427Z JAN 06
FM AMEMBASSY BANGKOK
TO RUEHGP/AMEMBASSY SINGAPORE 1725
INFO RUEANHA/FAA NATIONAL HQ WASHINGTON DC//API-19//
RUEANHA/FAA NATIONAL HQ WASHINGTON DC//AIA-100/AFS-50//
RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 5891
RUEAZCA/FAA WESTERN PACIFIC RGN HQ LOS ANGELES CA//AWP-200//
UNCLAS BANGKOK 000466 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SENSITIVE 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: EAIR TH
SUBJECT:  COUNTRY CLEARANCE TO BANGKOK FOR FAA 
PERSONNEL, JAMES C. HELBERG 
 
REF: SINGAPORE 000080 
 
SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED - HANDLE ACCORDINGLY 
 
1.  (U) Post welcomes and grants country clearance 
to James C. Helberg, Aviation Safety Inspector for 
the Federal Aviation Administration International 
Field Office for Asia Pacific, for February 7 to 
February 10, 2006. 
 
2.  (U) Embassy point of contact is Aaron Forsberg, 
Transportation Officer, telephone number 66-2-205- 
4698, ForsbergAP@state.gov.  Embassy understands no 
assistance is required. 
 
3.  (U) Due to limited resources and easy 
availability of airport transportation, post policy 
does not allow for airport meet and assist.  Thai 
Airways Limousine Service and American Express 
Airport Taxi are recommended for persons unfamiliar 
with Bangkok.  These services are located inside the 
arrival hall, which you enter after clearing 
customs.  The cost of a one-way trip varies from 700 
to 1500 Baht, depending on the type of vehicle, 
figure in another 70 Baht for expressway tolls. 
Regular taxis are also available and cost 
approximately 225 Baht, not including tolls, and a 
taxi airport surcharge of 50 Baht.  Currently, the 
Thai Baht is approximately 40/dollar. 
 
4. (U) After-hours emergency number for the embassy 
is 66-2-205-4108. 
 
5. (U) Although visas are not required of holders of 
U.S. passports (whether diplomatic, official or 
tourist) who plan to stay fewer than 30 days, post 
nonetheless recommends that TDY travelers, 
particularly those staying for a couple of weeks or 
longer, obtain an official visa before coming to 
Thailand. If for whatever reason the traveler has to 
extend the stay, it is extremely difficult to extend 
a 30-day tourist visa obtained at the airport; and 
fines for overstays are costly. 
 
6.  (U) Thailand has an airport departure tax of 500 
Baht that must be paid in local currency upon 
departure. 
 
7.  (SBU) SECURITY INFORMATION 
 
-------------------------------------------- 
A. (U) MANDATORY PERSONAL SECURITY TRAINING: 
-------------------------------------------- 
 
- (U) All U.S. citizen personnel serving under Chief 
of Mission authority in a temporary duty status of 
30 days or more must complete appropriate overseas 
personal security training prior to travel (04 State 
66580).  Employees who have completed the Security 
Overseas Seminar course at State's Foreign Service 
Institute (FSI) after June 1, 2000 meet this 
requirement.  All other TDYers must either 1) 
complete the approved four-day seminar at FSI 
entitled "Serving Abroad for Families & Employees 
(SAFE)" or 2) have their agency certify to the State 
Department Bureau of Diplomatic Security that the 
employee has undergone equivalent security training. 
The contact for this certification is Assistant 
Director of Training, DS/T, at telephone (703) 205- 
2617.  Country clearance will not be granted for any 
traveler with planned TDY in excess of 30 days if 
this information is not stated/certified.  POC for 
additional information is DS_RSOBangkok@state.gov. 
 
-------------- 
B.  (U) CRIME: 
-------------- 
 
- (U) Crime is generally non-confrontational in 
nature.  Criminal acts are usually crimes of 
opportunity such as purse-snatchings, thefts of 
unattended property, and pick pocketing. Visitors 
should be especially alert in crowded buses, 
streets, and markets or while on "tuk-tuks." 
Visitors should lock valuables in hotel safe deposit 
boxes not in their hotel rooms. 
 
-(U) Be aware of common scams and frauds (including 
 
credit cards, in particular).  Visitors should only 
use credit cards at well-established and reputable 
businesses.  Visitors should be careful when 
purchasing branded or copyrighted goods.  There are 
many pirated counterfeit products in the 
marketplace; their purchase is against post 
regulations and it is illegal to import these 
products into the U.S.  Be wary of common scams for 
jewelry, suits, silks, gems, or antiquities.  There 
are no Thai government-owned or sponsored gem 
stores.  If victimized, seek assistance from Tourist 
Police by dialing 1155. 
 
- (U) Visitors are cautioned from visiting bars 
involved in the sex trade.  Many of these operate 
illegally and clients can be subject to RTG law; 
they often charge exorbitant drink prices and cover 
charges.  There are also many incidents of crime 
against patrons in these establishments.  Drugging 
and robbing of unwary individuals is not uncommon. 
There are frequent reports of victims being drugged 
and robbed or beaten when visiting these bars.  The 
drugs used can cause serious temporary memory 
impairment, unconsciousness, and if overdosed, 
death. 
 
---------------- 
C.  (U) TRAFFIC: 
---------------- 
 
- (U) The traffic situation in Bangkok can be 
difficult and dangerous for both pedestrians and 
vehicle occupants.  All visitors should be a1ert to 
traffic patterns and unexpected motorcycle drivers. 
Traffic drives on the left-hand side, opposite from 
the U.S., although there may be a bus lane that 
flows in the opposite direction.  Pedestrians should 
use the overhead walkways for crossing busy streets. 
 
----------------- 
D. (U) TERRORISM: 
----------------- 
 
- (SBU) The threat from transnational terrorist 
groups to the U.S. Mission in Bangkok is currently 
ranked high.  Despite stepped up RTG efforts to 
monitor its borders, they remain relatively porous 
and allow easy illegal access.  Transnational 
terrorist groups, including Al-Qa'ida and Jemaah 
Islamiyah (JI), have utilized Thailand as a transit 
point. 
 
- (SBU) The threat from indigenous terrorist groups 
is currently rated as low.  There is no evidence to 
indicate that indigenous terrorist groups are 
planning acts against U.S. personnel or facilities. 
The far south of Thailand has experienced incidents 
of criminally and politically motivated violence, 
including incidents attributed to armed local Muslim 
separatist groups. Although Americans have not been 
specifically targeted in the past, the 
indiscriminate nature of past attacks by these 
groups - including bombings of public places - 
indicates a potential threat to American citizens. 
 
- (U) The State Department is concerned that there 
is an increased risk of terrorism in Southeast Asia, 
including Thailand.  Travelers to Thailand should 
therefore exercise caution, especially in locations 
where Westerners congregate, such as clubs, discos, 
bars, restaurants, hotels, tourist areas, and other 
places frequented by foreigners. 
 
--------------------------- 
E. (U) OTHER SECURITY TIPS: 
--------------------------- 
 
- (U) Visitors should avoid making any pejorative 
comments about any members of the Thai Royal Family 
or engaging in disrespectful conduct within temples 
or toward religious objects.  Such behavior can 
result in arrest and/or expulsion from Thailand. 
 
- (U) Precautions should also be taken not to 
discuss sensitive or classified matters outside 
secure environments or over unsecured and/or 
cellular telephones, and to securely safeguard 
classified or sensitive materials at the Chancery 
 
and not at hotels or residences. 
 
- (U) Visitors should also be aware of the State 
Department's Consular Information Sheet for Thailand 
and the most recent Worldwide Caution Public 
Announcements, which are available via the Internet 
at http://travel.state.gov.  DOD personnel must 
review the PACOM Force Protection Levels for 
Thailand found at 
http://131.84.1.218/staff/at/athome.shtml. 
 
- (U) In essence, visitors to Bangkok must exercise 
appropriate caution and be alert to their 
surroundings with regard to their personal security. 
Suspicious incidents/activities should be reported 
to RSO Bangkok (tel. 02-205-4000, 24 hrs/day).  On 
behalf of US Embassy Bangkok, we hope you have a 
safe and pleasant visit. 
 
BOYCE