Bangkok travel warnings follow Valentine's Day blasts

Thu, 02/16/2012 - 10:55 — Anonymous by CNNGo staffDue to a series of
bombings in Bangkok on Tuesday, the United States and United Kingdom are
among several countries urging citizens to be cautious when visiting the Thai
capital.  In a statement posted on its website, the U.S. Embassy said:
"This message alerts U.S. citizens in Thailand that a series of explosions
occurred in the vicinity of Sukhumvit Soi 71 in Bangkok on the afternoon of
February 14.  "As a reminder we encourage U.S. citizens to maintain a
heightened awareness when in public. Be alert for unattended packages/bags in
public and report any suspicious behavior to the nearest law enforcement
personnel."  Read on CNN: Israel, Iran battle over who's behind string of
bombings Government officials have charged two Iranians. A third suspect was
arrested by authorities in Malaysia. Thai officials also have an arrest
warrant for a woman in connection with the blasts in Bangkok, which wounded
at least five people. She is believed to have left Thailand.read more