UAE embassy issues advisory to citizens in Bangkok after mall shooting

AFP

The UAE Embassy in Bangkok has urged its citizens to follow safety instructions issued by the local authorities after a shooting incident at a mall left two dead and five wounded.

In a post on social media, the Embassy also confirmed that all citizens present near the area of the shooting were "safe and sound".

The authority also urged Emiratis to register for the Tawajodi service and contact 0097180024 in case of emergencies.

A teenager has been arrested for the shooting incident at the luxury Siam Paragon mall on Tuesday.

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