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The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok has issued a security alert to American citizens in Thailand, warning of potential “violent retaliatory attacks“ following the deportation of 45 Uyghurs from Thailand to China. This action has drawn international condemnation, including from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The embassy’s alert highlights historical precedents, notably the 2015 deportation of Uyghurs from Thailand, which was followed by a bombing at Bangkok’s Erawan Shrine, resulting in 20 deaths and 125 injuries. The embassy advises Americans to exercise increased caution, especially in crowded areas frequented by tourists. Secretary Rubio condemned Thailand’s decision, stating, “We condemn in the strongest possible terms Thailand’s forced return of at least 40 Uyghurs to China, where they lack due process rights and where Uyghurs have faced persecution, forced labor, and torture.“ He expressed concern that this action violates international obligations under the U