PHL Embassy issues advisory for Pinoy flood victims in Thailand

As floods continue to rage in Thailand, Philippine authorities advised Filipino victims in flood-hit areas to tie white flags outside their homes if they need to be evacuated. The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok advised Filipinos in any of seven flood-hit districts to move their belongings to higher ground and prepare for evacuation. "Filipinos in need of IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE in flooded areas are advised to hang a WHITE FLAG outside your windows or atop your doors," the Embassy said in its flood alert on Thursday. "This will serve as a sign for Thai government/military evacuation teams that you need to be immediately rescued/evacuated from where you are," it said. Citing a warning from the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority, it said seven districts facing particular danger and who should move to higher ground include: