# US Embassy Raises Security Alert in Thailand Following Uyghur Deportation to China

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/china/198489-us-embassy-raises-security-alert-in-thailand-following-uyghur-deportation-to-china
- Published: 2025-03-01T13:47:46+07:00
- Author: Zaw Win Maung

The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok issued a security alert for its citizens in Thailand,
following the deportation of a group of Uyghurs to China. .

 * The embassy warned that similar deportations in the past have led to violent 
   retaliatory attacks, citing a specific incident in 2015.
 * The 2015 incident involved improvised explosive devices at the Erawan Shrine 
   in Bangkok, which resulted in 20 deaths and 125 injuries, primarily affecting
   tourists from China.

The alert highlighted past instances of violent retaliatory attacks following similar
deportations, most notably the 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing in Bangkok, which resulted
in 20 deaths and 125 injuries. The shrine is a popular tourist spot, particularly
for visitors from China. Thailand’s economy is heavily reliant on tourism.

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The Thai authorities concluded that the bombing was linked to a crackdown on a human
trafficking ring, but did not specifically link it to the Uyghurs. Two ethnic Uyghur
men were arrested in connection with the incident, and their trial is still ongoing
despite repeated delays.

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To stay informed and receive alerts, U.S. citizens are advised to enroll in the 
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and follow the Department of State on social
media.