BANGKOK, 14 January 2012 (NNT) – Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has assured the public of their safety while conceding that the government has been aware about possible terror attempts in the country for some time and related security agencies have been keeping a close eye on the matter all along.

The Prime Minister said on Friday that both the National Intelligence Agency and the Office of the Royal Thai Police have been monitoring the reports on possible terror plots in Bangkok. The PM has also instructed Deputy Prime Minister, Police Captain Chalerm Yubumrung, and National Police Chief, Pol Gen Priewpan Damapong, to follow up on the issue and report back within 24 hours.

The prime minister’s comment came after the US Embassy in Bangkok post on its website a warning of possible severe terrorist attacks against American nationals in the Thai capital.

PM Yingluck stated that reports on terror attempts in Thailand have been around for some time and that the government has been keeping an eye on while preparing safety measures for the public after all this time.

When asked if the suspects have really been apprehended and about their affiliation to foreign terrorist groups, the PM confirmed that the suspects have been under police custody. While declining to disclose further, the Premier promised to share important information with the public, once available.

Reporter: Nopparat Chaichalearmmongkol – NNT