The Sri Lankan mission in Bangkok yesterday opened a Help Desk to assist the stranded Lankans due to the closure of Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Muang domestic air terminal after protesters from the People’s Alliance for Democracy stormed the Airport and disrupted its daily operations.
A Foreign Ministry official said the mission receives more than 50 telephone calls per day seeking its assistance to ensure safer passage for them through an alternative Airport. Most of these Lankans are reportedly facing various difficulties with regard to accommodation. It is said over 100 Sri Lankans visiting Bangkok for business and others who are transiting to some other destinations have been affected.