Police in Thailand are increasing security patrols around the Australian embassy in Bangkok, citing fresh intelligence reports of an increased risk of a terrorist attack. Checkpoints are being set up at the Australian, British and US embassies in the Thai capital. Extra patrols have been ordered in beach resorts including Pattaya, Phuket and Koh Samui. Reuters news agency says additional security is also being put in place at unspecified international schools. Police have also been told to monitor imports of explosives by local firms. Thai security forces have been on the alert for Muslim militancy, but have also been warned by neighbouring Burma of possible attacks by exiles angry with Rangoon's detention of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
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